Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus Highchair review: "Comfortable, sturdy and easy to move!"

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Overall verdict

After six months of heavy daily use, our tester Ally found the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus Highchair practical, comfortable and extremely durable. Having used it to feed her baby from the start of weaning at six months old right through to her first birthday and beyond, Ally put the Minla Plus thoroughly through its paces. As a result, the Minla Plus is one of our most extensively tested Baby & Child review products and rose to the challenge exceptionally well.

What stood out most during testing was how easy the chair was to use around the kitchen. The wheels made it simple to move from spot to spot, which Ally found particularly helpful during busy mealtimes. The pivoting tray also proved genuinely useful, as it meant she could simply swing the tray out of the way rather than fully remove it during use, a particularly helpful feature when dealing with a wriggly baby.

Cleaning was mostly straightforward, with wipeable surfaces and a washable seat cover. The only drawback Ally noticed was that the pale fabric can show stains in areas where the cover cannot be removed. While this did not affect the chair’s performance, it may be worth considering if you prefer darker fabrics that hide food marks more easily.

Bottom line: A comfortable, sturdy highchair with thoughtful everyday features such as wheels and a pivoting tray. It works particularly well as a long-term kitchen highchair, although it is not designed to travel beyond the home - for that you might be better off considering a travel highchair.

How we tested the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus Highchair

Our tester Ally used the Minla Plus with her baby daughter from the beginning of weaning at six months old through to her first birthday, so a testing period of six months and counting. Over that time, the highchair was used three times a day for all her baby's meals. Ally took careful notes on how well the chair performed during this time, rating it for important factors such as ease of use, adjustability and ease of cleaning as well as overall value for money.

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How did the chair arrive and was assembly required?

The Minla Plus arrived boxed and required some basic assembly before first use. According to Ally, the setup process was fairly simple and did not take long to complete. "It arrived in a box, there was some assembly required but it was pretty straightforward.”

This kind of straightforward setup is helpful for new parents who often find themselves assembling multiple baby products in the early months. The process did not cause any particular frustration during testing.

How easy is the highchair to use day to day?

Ease of use turned out to be one of the Minla Plus’ biggest strengths during testing. In particular, Ally found that the wheels and tray design made daily use much easier during busy mealtimes.

Being able to reposition the chair without lifting it was especially convenient when moving between food prep areas and the table. The slide-out tray design also reduces the small but frequent hassle of completely removing and replacing a tray each time you pop your baby in or want to lift them out.

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How easy is the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus to keep clean?

Weaning inevitably involves a fair amount of mess, so ease of cleaning matters. Ally found the Minla Plus relatively simple to keep tidy on a daily basis.

-Parent-tester Ally

Most surfaces can be wiped down quickly after meals, which makes routine cleaning manageable. However, she did notice one small drawback related to the light-coloured fabric, pointing out, "we did find that the pale colour showed some stains where it can't be removed."

Is the highchair adjustable?

According to both the manufacturer and Ally’s experience during testing, the Minla Plus includes multiple adjustable elements designed to grow with the child. "You can adjust the foot rest, chair height and back," Ally confirmed.

According to Maxi-Cosi, the Minla Plus can be adjusted so it can be used from newborn (with the newborn insert and reclining features) to weaning and beyond, with the main seat being removable so older children can sit on the base like a stool. This can then be used until a child is around 14, according to Maxi-Cosi.

How portable is the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus highchair?

Within the home, Ally found the highchair easy to move around thanks to the wheels, which she listed as one of her favourite things about the chair. "The wheels mean it's portable around the house, but I wouldn't want to take it anywhere else, so it's not so easily portable in the sense of taking it away on holiday or anything."

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What’s the longevity like with the Minla Plus?

One of the reasons the Minla Plus stands out on paper is its long advertised usage range - which, going up to age fourteen, competes with the likes of the Cybex Lemo 4-in-1 and the Stokke Tripp Trapp. While Ally has only used it for the first year so far, her experience suggests it should continue to be useful for some time.

-Parent-tester Ally

Its adjustability and sturdy construction give it the potential to remain part of family mealtimes well beyond the early weaning stage.

What are the standout features?

For Ally, three elements stood out during daily use: comfort, mobility and the tray design. "My favourite features of the Minla Plus are the comfort levels for my baby, the wheels and the tray that swings out."

Comfort is especially important during longer meals or when babies are still learning to sit for extended periods. During testing, Ally's baby appeared well supported and content in the seat.

Would you recommend the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus highchair?

Ally said she would happily recommend the Minal Plus to other parents looking for a reliable everyday highchair.

Does the Minla Plus represent good value for money?

With a price point ranging between £150 and £180 depending on sales events, and with a longevity running well into the teenage years, the Minla Plus is great value for money in terms of a cost-per-use basis. Ally agreed, saying she thought it represented good value for money based on her experiences with it.

-Parent-tester Ally

In other words, it delivers on the fundamentals parents care about most: comfort for the child, reliability for daily use and a design that fits naturally into the home.

About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in pregnancy and baby care content. She researches, writes, edits and optimises reviews, features and buyers' guides with one overriding aim in mind: making parents' lives easier through thorough research and hands-on experience.

As the dedicated Feeding & Changing editor in Mumsnet's Baby & Child editorial department, Jenny has spent years researching and reviewing highchairs alongside a panel of discerning parent-testers. She regularly consults lactation experts on the latest breast feeding and milk expression guidelines and best practices, including independent lactation consultants, midwives and leading charities such as La Leche League.

As a mum of three, Jenny clocked up more than 40 months of exclusive breastfeeding and expressing breast milk using a range of pumps including electric and manual (hands-free sadly not being a thing back then). She is passionate about bringing her own experiences as a mum as well as an editor to all of her content to help make parents' lives easier.

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