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Bugaboo Giraffe 5-in-1 Highchair review: "Excellent. Would recommend 100%"

With an RRP over £200 it's certainly an investment highchair, but mum-of-one Kayla reckons the Bugaboo Giraffe is well worth the cost. Read on to discover how she put the Bugaboo Giraffe 5-in-1 through its paces over several months of daily testing.

By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Aug 19, 2025

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What we like

  • Extremely easy to assemble and adjust, no tools required

  • Five seating options for all ages

  • Easy to clean

  • Stylish look

  • Lightweight at just 5kg

What we don't like

  • Pricey

  • Accessories sold separately

  • Can be a bit fiddly to buckle baby into seat if the tray is fastened on

Key specs

Price on writing: From £219 | Type: Beechwood frame chair with footrest | Materials: FSC® certified beechwood, ISCC certified bio-based materials | Extras: Newborn set, baby pillow set, baby set and rocker frame | Suitable from: With newborn set: birth to 6 months, Baby set: 6 - 36 months, Just chair: 36 months+ (maximum weight 100kg/ 220lbs)


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How we tested the Bugaboo Giraffe 5-in-1 Highchair

Parent-tester Kayla thoroughly tested the Giraffe over several months with her baby, going from initial use of the newborn attachment when her baby was four months old up to the baby set from six months onwards. During this time the highchair was used a minimum of three times a day during mealtimes as well as a safe place for her baby to play.

Kayla took extensive notes during the testing timeframe on the chair's durability, safety, comfort and ease of use as well as its overall performance and value for money.

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How easy is the Bugaboo Giraffe to assemble?

"The chair came packaged in multiple boxes," explained Kayla. "It was very easy to assemble."

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How is the chair to use day to day?

"It's very easy to use day to day. The only slight difficulty is buckling baby in when the tray is on as it can be a bit fiddly, but if you take the tray off it's a lot easier!"

How easy is the Bugaboo Giraffe to keep clean?

It's very easy to clean. This chair has survived food spills and all messes created by a baby.

Is the chair adjustable?

"Yes, the straps are adjustable and the tray is removable. However, if you had a larger baby there may not be much breathing room for them."

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What's the longevity like for the Bugaboo Giraffe Highchair?

You can remove the tray and strap attachments, so when baby becomes a toddler, they can still use the chair. The chair is excellent quality so I think it will be used for many years to come.

Parent tester Kayla

Bugaboo Giraffe 5-in-1 Highchair

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What are the standout features of the Bugaboo Giraffe?

"I like that it is very modern and stylish looking while being comfortable for baby. It is also super easy to clean."

The newborn attachment is fantastic, it means that baby can join you for meals at the table and when you’re done, there is a rocking attachment that just clips in.

Is there anything you would change?

"If I'm being picky, an option for chair leg extenders would be great - that's just because we keep the highchair at our kitchen island which is quite tall. But otherwise, this is honestly a fantastic highchair."

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Overall verdict

"I think this is certainly the best highchair we've come across, though it is quite expensive for the average family if you were to get the whole bundle. However the quality is great as it is very robust and sturdy."

I would recommend the Bugaboo Giraffe 100%. It is a fantastic highchair.

Finally, we asked Kayla to rate the Giraffe for the following considerations out of five:

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About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy and baby care content. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features buyers' guides.

She regularly reviews a wide range of parent-orientated products for Mumsnet, from popular board games to the best pregnancy pillows and top-rated breast pumps.

Jenny is also the author of a sci-fi trilogy (writing as J M Briscoe) and a parenting blogger.

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