Mamas & Papas Prima Pappa

I bought this second-hand as a spare highchair for visitors. While it's very good value at the fifteen quid I paid, I don't see how it's worth the price tag of £99 for a new one and I'm very glad I don't use it every day. Its main flaw is its many hard-to-get-to little crevices where crumbs and crud accumulate; the problem with ignoring these grot reservoirs is that every spill of water washes out some of the festering rubbish. I unscrewed quite a few bits in order to clear out the horrors beneath, and even then you need an old toothbrush or a slim bottle brush for the job. And you need a screwdriver and a socket or spanner in order to remove the harness for washing (careful not to lose any of the four little washers, two tiny nuts and two little screws you'll have lying around once you've done that!).

The seat cover was so cracked when I bought it that I threw it away; it was impossible to clean it adequately without soaking the padding inside. From other reviews here and elsewhere, it's apparent that this is a common problem. That said, our small guests seem to find it comfortable enough without the padding.

It does have its plus points: the height is nicely adjustable, the wheels are useful and the brakes a functional safety feature. I can imagine the recline positions being useful for the early stages of weaning with some babies. It was immediately obvious how to fold, unfold and adjust it. For a fairly chunky chair, it folds down to a reasonable size. And the actual tray is easy enough to clean. But I can't believe that this is the best buy for its price.

VERY POOR AFTERCARE SERVICE FOR A MULTINATIONAL ORGANISATION! - wouldn't buy anything else from M&P. The padded seat cover came apart after 18 months use. When I rang Mamas and Pappas, they wanted £58 plus postage for a replacement - no compromise. Found this unbelieveable as they are currently selling the whole thing brand new for £99 delivered to your door. I have used duct tape to repair the seat cover but it begs the question as to whether this product is fit for purpose.

We bought this for our first child and it was used for the subsequent two more children that came after. M & P sold me a replacement chair cover when ours tore and it arrived the day after the order was placed at 5pm. I loved that it had wheels as it made it easier to move around the kitchen and also had a safety break. It was so comfortable when in the recline position that all 3 of my children fell asleep in it (not at the same time!) and the tray was plenty big enough and easy to remove, clean and replace. I really great high chair.

This is a great high chair for when they are little as it adjust to a very 'laid back' position so useful for weaning. Once they were better at sitting I actually prefer them in a booster seat so they can joing the family at the table. The down side is that the food gets in loads of little cracks and spaces and it is really difficult to clean. I saw this as a real down side. It is also quite big and bulky.

We could adapt this to sit at the kitchen table or the dining table. It has gone through two dd's and has now been passed down to a friends dd- expensive purchase to start with but definatley got value for money.

My daughter loves it and seems really comfy in it.

Dreadful. Why are Mamas and Papas allowed to sell this? Pinches skin, leaving marks and drawing blood! Hopeless to clean. Child's chin is level with the tray - imagine trying to eat like that. Just don't buy this.

I was uncertain about spending £120 on this highchair as I had read reviews about the difficulty in cleaning it, I am now certain that I wasted my money.
I was impressed by the small size it claimed to have when folded but it really is still quite bulky, despite having a fairly small footprint it takes up a lot of room above this.
It is a nightmare to clean and the tray is too high so I have to put towels under my baby so he can reach to eat his food.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless you never want to stow it or clean it.

Awful! This highchair is impossible to clean. I ended up cutting the harness off - the shoulder straps are not removable and so impossible to clean properly. Lots of nooks and crannies for food to get stuck. The tray is still too high for my (large) 9-month-old to reach finger food properly. Only plus point was that the cushioned seat is very comfortable.

Bought ours 3 years ago when we weaned DD1 when it seemed fab. Would I buy again now? Probably not. Food gets trapped under the detachable seat cushion and down the sides, it is quite bulky. We have removed the trays and now pull DS2 (11 months) up to the dining table which he much prefers. £100 could have been better spent!

Very comfortable and easily adjustable for seating but a total nightmare to clean. I have lost patience with mine now and am selling but to clean it properly I had to dismantle three parts to get all the food out!

Admittedly we have a slightly older model as a hand-me-down but I found this chair to be very disappointing. It is pretty expensive new and, although it is definitely very comfortable for the baby, it is a nightmare to clean. There are just endless little crevaces that food can get into. I found myself giving it a full clean after every meal and snack. I felt like half my day was spent cleaning it! The chair cover is not removable so can't be properly cleaned.

The other major flaw is that the tray is too high. My little boy is 9 months and quite tall and it is still too high for him without stuffing towels in under his bum as a booster, which then makes the straps too tight across his lap.

All in all, not great. We've just bought the Graco Tea Time as a cheap replacement and it is a million times better. And the covers go in the washing machine!!

A bit bulky but very comfy and durable!

I bought this as I wanted a chair with lots of support. It is very padded and comfortable but very bulky!

I found it a nightmare to clean properly and if I had my time again I would go for a cheaper chair with not so many bits that food can get caught in. However I did like the adjustable height and the double tray. Not worth the price really.

I love this highchair. It's really padded and my daughter seems to find it comfy. The reclining seat means it's easy to put your child in and out without removing the tray and I think the double tray idea makes it much easier to clean. The only downside I've found is the straps can't be removed and I'd love to put them through the washing machine!

excellent for leaning backwards when baby first starting to use, easy tray pull off to clean. but straps a real pain - mine don't click together easily and are stiff when taking off, even though have used it lots (2nd child now using!)

I am delighted with this highchair. It is called the Prima Pappa Evo in M&P and costs another £25, so we bought ours from Argos for £99. Colour is different but highchair is exactly the same. Folds down easily - although as I have it on a slippy kitchen floor I grapple with it a bit when I am putting it away! Compact and small when folded - excellent if you are short on storage space. Charlotte has fallen asleep in it several times, so must be comfortable !! Noticed comments re cleaning, the only difficult bit I have found to clean is the straps - remnants can collect on the buckle and strap which goes between the legs. I read loads of reviews and researched several before purchasing, and overall I would recommend.

Wish the tray was more in a 'U' shape as little hands covered in food can reach the legs, sides etc and as others have said it is really hard to clean. I have resorted to using a toothbrush to get the food out from the cracks.
It does fold so you can put to one side and you can adjust height to the table level if needed but I would not buy it again .

Very comfortable and ideal for small toddler's - different positions can be useful. However found it bit of a pain to keep all the plastic bits clean and food does escape underneath the padding. Generally pleased with it but perhaps money could be better spent as they are quite expensive

Totally overpriced, I have had mine around a year and the cover is all cracked, 40 quid to buy a new cover from M&P's! Will just be buying a new high chair instead.

I have been very disappointed with this highchair . It is very difficult to clean and my daughter appears to small in it even at 10 months !! useful for weaning as it reclines back but is my only positive comment . difficult to fold and unfold. very expensive and I wish I had shopped around first .

I have four children and have used four different highchairs each time. By far, this has been the best highchair - it wipes clean easily, the seat/straps can be machine washed and the removable tray/height adjustment/recline option is really useful. Well done.

This is a real nightmare to clean, but it is nice and padded and my baby is happy to sit in it for ages. The seat is height adjustable, but the tray isn't, which is also quite annoying. I think it's too expensive for what you get.

Seemed good at first because it was very sturdy. Eventually though the boys ripped the seat padding to shreds and the straps became encrusted with food. It was impossible to clean and ended up in landfull. It was also bulky to store.

Comfortable but a nightmare to clean.

Quite comfortable, but I found my baby wouldn't sit up straight in it. Takes up a lot of space, especially when it is used with the tray. Also quite hard to clean - food seems to get everywhere. I wouldn't particularly recommend this highchair.

it was recomended to me and i have been very happy with it. it is more expensive than some yet i feel it is worth it. easy to move and clean and lots of different positions and harnesss adjustments so we could use it from when she was quite small. She is also quite happy to sit and play in it so it must be comfy.

Hard wearing, practical but not the most attractive highchair around. Bulky too. Nicely padded seat.

A very good high chair. Remove the tray and you also have a reclining seat for your child.

The "La-Z Boy" Highchair!!

For little babies to sit and watch the world go by it's great. For actually eating, it's dreadful. The table is too high, so I prop my (large) baby on a stack of towels. It's a nightmare to clean properly. It's also quite bulky to store and there's nowhere to put the table when you're not using it. The best thing about it is that it's got a phallic bit in the middle of the seat that holds a wriggly baby while I strap him in- you don't have to worry about leg straps.

Although large and resonably expensive this chair has lasted thought two children already and is ready to be passed onto my third. I particularly love the high/low feature and have used the chair a lot when our bouncy chair was outgrown at about 6 months. All the covers are removable and clean fairly easily. On the down side I found that the tray came up too high on a small baby, although this can be removed until it is really needed.

Too difficult to clean.

even though it is expensive, its well worth it

big, but has all the features and very useful if you can fit it in your kitchen or dining room! Easy to clean

A bit pricey but worth it. Adjustable heights and back make this easy to use for weaning up to about age 3. Only down side other than the price is that it's quite bulky to store, but hey you leave it up most of the time anyway don't you?!

Very nice and stylish, but expensive considering I never used half the features on it, will buy a more basic, cheaper model for my next child.

Good design with a nice comfy seat. I have the older version which only has the one tray. Multi position seat makes it ideal for sitting up the table with, and was an excellent replacement for our baby bouncer for someone for him to sit! The double layer in the tray however does provide an excellent breeding ground for lots of lovely things. Not keen on the colour scheme of mine but they do vary.

Great 1st highchair, suitable from a younger age due to side cushions and also the reclining factor. Also could because it is a rocker as well therefore you do not need to buy the 2 things seperately, easy to put up and down and very easy to keep clean!

gets 'ick' stuck in crevasses and folds too often - a thorough clean takes ages and is very fiddly

The prima pappa rocker is a brilliant and modern design of a highchair. I have the one that is lime green in colour with a cube design on the seat. Its such a stylish highchair and one that I am happy to have on show in my living room.To be honest this was one of my main features of a chair along with suitability for my daughter. Having such a trendy and modern home I wanted to have a highchair that reflects this and one that I was proud to have on show.

The chair is very easy to use and has a variety of reclining and seat settings (7 recline and 7 height settings I think) that my daughter finds comfortable. The harness is a brilliant safety device and I am confident that my daughter is secure in it when she uses the chair.

The chair comes with x2 trays that are both removable so they allow me to ensure they are clean and hygenic.

The chair is also easy to put up and to take down and is not complicated to use at all. It took me about 2 uses of putting the chair up and taking it down before I was 100% sure of how the chair folds and stores away but this is the case with any new item. I can now open and close it it while holding my daughter!

The design of the chair allows me to sit my daughter in the chair facing me while I feed her,there is no awkwardness.

The chair also has a rocker function which baby can use up to around 6 months. Due to my daughter being 5 months old when we bought this we haven't had much use of this function BUT hopefully this will come in use with other babies we may have.

I would recommend this chair 100%. The aim for us is that this chair will see us through our plans for a bigger family!

Yes!! We have had ours years and used it for both our boys. It is still in perfect condition and great working order.
I love the way it can be a low chair as well as a high chair and it has several recine positions so babies can have a nap in it too.

Does exactly what it needs to and as it reclines is perfect from the first day of weaning regardless of how well your little one can sit.
Like all high chairs of this type it doesn't fold down very small nor does it blend with any decor, but I wouldn't have any other!

This is an okay option - but I wouldn't buy one again. There are too many nooks and crannies for food to collect in. Also, the tray is positioned quite high relative to the seat - this can't be altered and makes it difficult for young children (under 18 months) to feed themselves.

I am so glad I bought this chair and not the trendy expensive wooden ones my friends seem to favour! This is comfortably padded, has recline positions that even a baby who can't sit up can use, looks attractive, folds easily and whilst it's fairly large it does fold flat enough and short enough to store in a fairly small cupboard. The padded seat can be wiped clean and the shoulder straps can be easily removed for washing. The wheels make it easy to move around with baby in it and the removable table is a good size. The post that goes between bbay's legs looks a bit uncomfortable but isn't and is a brilliant safety feature as it's almost impossible for abbay to fall out of this chair even if the straps came undone. The only downside is that if a really messy accident happens and sick/food gets under the padded seat cover it involves using a screwdriver and a degree in physics to get it all apart for proper cleaning! Other than that it's a brilliant chair.

excellent adjustability, baby can fall asleep after lunch and you can sit the chair back to make her more comfy. only downside it is quite difficult to get all of the crumbs out of the corners

Up until now i have been very happy with this chair, great for adjusting, etc, but today my son have been very sick ALL over it and the strap which i thought were meant to be completely removeable, arent, one of the straps is bolted to the chair so is now covered in sick, not a very good design considering how oftern children are sick....

It is easy to use, is fully adjustable for both height and recline positions. Looks good. Is the usual mamas and papas standard.

Great padded comfortable high chair. It has various height settings great for feeding the baby at the dining room table or the sofa.

The highchair also reclines so great if baby falls asleep when eating as my son always did!

A great chair. The only problem is that it is difficult to clean due to all the nooks and crannies.

Good for younger babies as it reclines. Different height positions useful but my son hated the solid crotch bar when he got older and we had to buy a new highchair.

Great highchair - really pleased I choose this one.

It's terrible! I hate it! It might look fantastic and themed for my kitchen but a nightmare to clean. I had a messy baby and got fed up of scraping houmous out of little nooks and crannies of which there are many. It is tremendously expensive and it's only saving grace to me is that they appear to have a good second hand value on ebay. I got back about 60% of what I had paid for it. Never again! Buy the cheapest one out there and move on to a booster seat when possible - much easier to clean!

Comfortable with lots of padding and reclinable so can use before 6 months which is useful. Two trays are useful as top one removes for easy cleaning leaving another for play. A bit bulky so need quite a lot of space and not that easy to keep sparkling as lots of nooks and crannies.

I found that this highchair looks good but a real pain in reality. The tray is way too heavy, especially if you're carrying your child in one arm. The straps are a pain to clean because they are bolted to the chair - if your child throws up, simply wiping the straps will not get rid of smell. In addition, the height of the tray should be adjustable. My daughter didn't like sitting in it until she turned 2 because the tray was too high. High chairs don't need to be built like tanks, they just need to be safe, easy to clean and light to manoeuvre around. Don't fall for all the bells and whistles.

comfortable, cleans easily, adjustable seating and foot rest. slightly expensive but good buy.

Nicely reclines for smaller babies, but the tray is so high it dwarfs them! The worst thing about this high chair is it's a nightmare to clean it. There's lots of nooks and crannies in the plastic for food to get caught in. The harness doesn't come off completely (the instructions don't tell you how to remove them at all), and the waist section gets really disgusting. Or is it just that I have a messy eater!!!

Really comfy for the kids, holds them well. Brilliant if your kid is a slow/bad eater - you dont want to battle with the kid and highchair!

This highchair looks sturdy, comfortable and is well-made. I would describe it as a "quality" product".
BUT, on the downside, it is very bulky and the non-removeable straps make it almost impossible to keep clean. It is bulky and although it is very adjustable, let's be honest... who actually ever uses the "five height positions" and recline facility? Sorry, but I personally wouldn't recommend.

It is rather difficult to clean, but it does look very comfortable. The wheels are a great feature.

easy to fold up and take with you, and to open up and clean. seven different reclining positions and adjustable foot rest. and looks excellent too!

This looks good but is a chore to clean. There are so many nooks and cranies that food gets into and they take up so much room. If I could choose again I would go for an Ikea high chair. Theirs takes up far less floor space and is much easier to clean, never mind SO much cheaper. (I know this beccause my Mum in Law bought them for when we have dinner with her).

A great looking highchair. My main reason for buying this one was the versatility of it - a 5 point harness, various heights available and it folds up for storage. The only negative thing about it is that it can be tricky to get into the nooks and crannies to clean it properly.

Well, this highchair looks soooo stylish and there's no question it's a padded, comfy seat. It folds and so can be stored, but the reality is that we leave it permanently "up" and ready for action, whether it's a meal or for a crayoning session. I wish the height of the tray was adjustable: at 19 months, my daughter still can't quite get her arms high enough over the tray at mealtimes, so can get frustrated. Hence, the tray is now under our bed, and she is up to the table! I think I paid over the odds for looks and features that really have limited practical value. Two words of warning: 1 - these chairs are a fiddly, impossible, nightmare to clean with endless nooks and crannies. 2 - the seatpad split on our chair after only 14 months use. The chair's been well looked after, used only by one child in this time, and been carefully cleaned... Mamas & Papas Customer Servicces weren't particularly helpful about this - and the seat pads are nearly £45 to replace! And this is on a chair that's supposed to take your child from 4 months to 3 years! Hmmmmm...

What a fantastic high chair....I deliberated for ages about which high chair to buy my son and a friend recommended this one to me....I must admit at first I was put off by the price (£120), however it has been a great buy. My son has just turned 5 months, however you can use it from 4 months. It's so simple to use, looks fantastic, wipes clean really easy and stores away quickly and neatly....I know many will think £120 for a highchair is expensive, however it looks so comfortable and my boy loves it. Weaning and eating is such a huge part of their development so why not make it as comfortable as possible for them!

This highchair is fab. It is easy to fold. There is plenty of room to get my son in and out and there is a large piece between their legs so they can't slide out. The chair is easy to clean and is on wheels so can be easily moved about the room. There is also a recline mechanism for younger babies.

really versatile highchair so should last you a decent length of time and the removable top tray is so useful. 'However its a nightmare to keep clean!

Not one of the cheapest on the market but worth every penny. Seat tips back which is perfect if they fall asleep in it! Folds away neatly as well

dont get it - nightmare to clean. much better buying chicco highchair which is amazingly simple to get the straps and covers off and clean - with the prima pappa you need a screwdriver to undo straps - nightmare

Very comfortable and reasonably easy to clean. Good for young babies but still very useful for older toddlers as roomy.

Great high chair, comfy and easy to use. The only downfall (as with many high chairs) is cleaning it. So many nooks and crannies for bit of carrot to fall down.

Overall though good value for money.

Quite expensive, but loads better than some of the other high chairs we've tried as she can't slide down under the tray or slide into the corners of the chair.

Excellent, unless you have a sicky baby as its a nuisance to clean.

This highchair was very comfortable with a nice padded cushion, but was quite large. My 6 month old had to sit on a cushion for about 4-5 months to be able to reach the tray to feed herself.
Good height adjustability for sitting up to the table for family meals.
Great stability, never looked close to toppling/moving with child in.
Not very easy to keep clean, lots of litlle "nooks and crannys" for bits of food to get dropped/thrown into.
If I was buying again I would probably go for something cheaper and easier to clean though we did use this chair for 2 years, so I feel that we did get reasonable value for money.

My son looked really comfortable in the seat, and could not slip out the bottom due to it's design. Easy to move about as it's on wheels. Really easy to clean as it's really easy to wipe down and has a top tray to catch any spills. The tray is also removable, and the overall hight can be adjusted which allows my son to sit up to the table with us for family dinners. After one child it looks immaculate, and I expect it to look as good after no 2 has used it!

Good adjustable height levels. Quiet easy to clean but have seen easier ones. Good to adjust to table height so baby can sit at table. When baby gets bigger could do with a sliding out tray to make more space to get baby/child in and out.

One of the more expensive high chairs around but also one of the most stylish. This high chair grows with your child. It's easy to keep clean and very, very durable.

A comfy highchair - great for young babies because of the recline option. However, the seams on the seat cover undid after only 6 months of use and mamas and papas refused to send another free of charge so...not very long lasting as it cannot really be used without it.

Not recommended, big and bulky and very hard to clean. To many unreachable small gaps for food to gather. Seat cover prone to splitting

The table is much too high for smaller babies and is not adjustable. Looks good but does take up a lot of space.

Too many nooks and crannies for bits of food to hide. Difficult to clean - too fussy - who needs the seat to recline? Straps are cumbersome and don't stay on. Fine second hand, but there are much better (ie simpler) options out there.

This is an excellent highchair, adjusts so easily and my baby is so comfy when she is in it. I am hoping to get many years of use!!

Comfortable, safe and easy to fold away. Room for baby to grow into it.

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Overall very good chair, the only drawback is the many different places where food can get into and be difficult to find and clean!

Durable, bulky, difficult to clean but provides very good support for babies who have just started weaning/sitting up. You can also order replacement cushions if they become worn out. We did this for our 2nd baby. It can be folded away but is quite fiddly to do/undo. Would probably not be my 1st choice if I had to buy a highchair again but has been value for money.

Looks great, comfy and well padded. Shame the harnesses can't be removed as I don't need to use them anymore and they have to sit under my not so little one which can't be very comfortable. Toy storage would be handy. Overall a good buy and would definately recommend.

Versatile and great for using with young babies. A bit plastic looking but not as garish as some!You do pay for the Mamas and Papas brand name.

I hate the prima pappa, i am going to sell it and get a completely different highchair. Food gets stuck everywhere in it and it is impossible to clean without taking it outside and getting the hose on it. The harness has to be unscrewed to take it off and clean it. The tray is so high that my baby has her arms up around her neck, but when i pull it up to the table the crotch bar juts out so i can't get it flush to the table. Its heavy and difficult to move and also quite tricky to fold up. A poor desgin and expensive for what it is.

A bit pricier than some you can buy but I have bought another one of these highchairs for DD. We had one originally for DS (now 3y) and like the fact that we can alter height, remove tray and bring DD to our level at table. Also good as reclines (3 position) and useful for first weaning as not relying on baby being able to sit fully upright and slump downwards. Also as can alter height easy for person feeding to alter level so comft for them. My DD often falls asleep in hers so must be comfy too. Padded seat. Wipes clean. Can remove straps for washing (bit awkward but we do this fairly often) Great designs - should find one to match you decor etc. When closed we can put in boot and take to MIL etc. as its simpler for us than buying one for home and one for travel.

Folds slim, on wheels, comfortable. Expensive but worth it. Tray a little too far away for the youngest users

I LOVE MY HIGHCHAIR!!!!! The only thing i would say about our highchair is that it is quite bulky but the folding mecanism is brilliant. The seat is very well padded, the tray is huge with a top that comes off, its on wheels which means you dont need to try and lug it around Its a really lovely chair!

for those that dont want to have to sit at a table to feed their babies. It is the most practical high chair on the market.

Comfy, and good when just starting to wean as seat reclines. However, the tray is way too high and can't be adjusted. My son just can't feed himself in this as the tray is too high. Also, not the easiest to clean and takes up loads of space.

comfy easy to adjust, quite bulky when stored and plastic seat tends to split on seams.

This chair is hard to clean. It can take upwards on an hour to clean it properly with the various moveable point but his is going to be a downside to any adjustable chair.
More serious however is the limited life of this chair due to the manufacturer not providing seat covers separately. After about a year the plastic cover cracks and tears and food spilages (and worse) start to rot. The smell of this chair after 18 months is awful and will need to be replaced - by another prima pappa - I think not!