🪑 High Chairs — Comparison
Reviewed by the BabyCosts editorial team
| Feature | Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair |
|---|---|
| Best Price | $449.00 View full comparison → |
| Price (AUD) | $449 – $549 (chair only); $749 – $849 (full newborn-to-toddler bundle) |
| Warranty | 7 years (wooden components) / 3 years (accessories) |
| Age Range | Birth to adult (with accessories); 3+ years to adult (chair only) |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Safety Standard | EN 14988:2017 (high chair standard); AS/NZS 4684:2009 |
| Accessories | Stokke newborn set, baby set, cushion, tray (all sold separately) |
| Converts To | Newborn lounger → High chair → Child chair → Adult chair |
| Material | FSC-certified European beech |
The Tripp Trapp is the original: designed by Peter Opsvik in 1972, manufactured in Europe from FSC-certified beech, and the best-selling children’s chair in history (over 13 million sold). Its design is deliberately timeless — the same chair your parents might have used. The Giraffe is Bugaboo’s 2022 entry into high chairs, borrowing the Tripp Trapp’s birth-to-adult concept but executed with Bugaboo’s signature modern aesthetic: cleaner lines, a sleeker silhouette, and a one-click accessory release mechanism that makes swapping between newborn set and toddler seat noticeably faster. Neither is objectively better — the Tripp Trapp wins on proven longevity and parts availability; the Giraffe wins on modern design and accessory convenience.
Both chairs advertise a “chair only” price ($449 Tripp Trapp, $399 Giraffe), but for newborn-to-toddler use, you’ll need accessories. The Tripp Trapp newborn kit (Newborn Set ~$149 + Baby Set ~$99 = ~$248) totals ~$697–$797 with chair. The Giraffe newborn kit (Newborn Inlay ~$99 + Baby Set ~$129 = ~$228) totals ~$627–$727 with chair. Adding a tray adds ~$79 (Tripp Trapp) or ~$69 (Giraffe). Over a child’s lifetime (0–8 years), the difference is ~$100–$150 — the Giraffe is slightly cheaper. However, the Tripp Trapp’s 7-year warranty (vs Giraffe’s 5) and 50-year parts availability track record mean many families recoup the difference at resale. On Australian marketplaces, 5-year-old Tripp Trapps sell for $200–$300; Giraffes (only 4 years old max) sell for $150–$250.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp ($449+, 7-year warranty, FSC-certified European beech) wins on warranty, proven longevity (unchanged since 1972), and resale value. The Bugaboo Giraffe ($399+, 5-year warranty) wins on price ($50 less), modern aesthetics, and a simpler accessory system with a one-click release. Both grow from newborn to adult with modular accessories.
No. The Bugaboo Giraffe and Stokke Tripp Trapp accessories are not cross-compatible. Each brand has its own proprietary accessory system: Stokke uses the Newborn Set (~$149) and Baby Set (~$99), while Bugaboo uses a Giraffe Baby Set (~$129) and Giraffe Newborn Inlay (~$99). Accessories are a significant part of the total cost — budget $200-$300 extra for newborn-to-toddler kits on either chair.
Yes. The Stokke Tripp Trapp has a 50-year track record on Australian marketplaces (Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree) and consistently resells for 50-65% of retail. The Bugaboo Giraffe, launched in 2022, has a shorter resale history but Bugaboo's brand strength suggests strong value retention. The Tripp Trapp's 7-year warranty on wood (vs 5 years on the Giraffe) also supports higher second-hand prices.
Yes. Both the Tripp Trapp and Giraffe are designed to pull directly up to the family dining table without a tray — this is the Scandinavian 'at the table' philosophy. The Tripp Trapp has a slightly deeper seat pan (further from table edge), while the Giraffe sits closer to the table. Both sell trays separately (~$79 Tripp Trapp, ~$69 Giraffe) for families who prefer a dedicated eating surface.
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