... to be fussy about buying a highchair?

[MusicalMummyJules]

Long story but will try to cut it short.

Basically it's DS's who is 6 mths, christening on Sunday and DP's mother has offered us to buy a highchair, which is really kind of her as she knows we work hard to break even every month let alone find the money for the big money things that a baby/child sometimes need.

Anyway, get a phone call from DP while I'm at work saying that she has offered to buy a highchair and she's found one that's really cheap on Kiddicare and can I have a look at it and let him know as the offer ends tomorrow.

So I look at it and my heart sinks, it's totally not the kind of highchair I wanted - I have been researching for a good couple of months about highchairs and had found one that I really wanted and was willing to save for (as it's about £70.00) The highchair that she has offered to buy us is a plastic, folding highchair with a unmovable plastic tray etc whereas as the one I was hoping to get was a wooden one, that lasts until they are 10 and has a removable tray so that they can, when convenient eat at the table with us. Quite a few of my family and DP knew that I wanted to get this specific highchair and we're going to give us some money towards it for the Christening.

I feel like I am being spoilt and totally selfish cow and we have had conversations to this effect in the past as I put my foot down and saved to get a Bugaboo Bee when DP and all his family we're trying to persuade me to get a cheaper pushchair.

Anyway I come back from work and I've given in and said it's not the one I want but it's very kind of her and if she would like to get it us and you're happy with it then phone her back and tell her we'd really appreciate it.

Now I'm sat here gutted that I'm getting this highchair but feeling childish at the same time....

We have the Tchibo version of the Tripp Trapp and DD is still using it at age 5. It puts her at the correct height to eat comfortably at the table, which she wouldn't be if she just sat on one of the usual dining chairs.

YAB a bit U. I bought my child's highchair in a mothercare sale for £25 and although its not the most stylish highchair I have seen, it is functional easy to clean and sturdy.

Personally, I am glad that I didn't spend more than this because they get very grotty.

I think its kind of your MIL to offer to buy the highchair so maybe its best not to look a gift horse in the mouth

yes zippy you have a good point, but wouldnt OP's mil be happy that she is saving her money by buying a cheaper one?

sorry just re read you wanted to save for a more expensive one. sorry!

OP
Stick to your guns, say no, and get a Tripp Trapp, for which you can also now buy a tray. I think that the Antilop is good for the money, but the Tripp Trapp knocks spots off it ergonomically and looks-wise.

We have the red one which is easy to clean, and pulls up under the table a lot better than the Antilop.

Also, this chair is going to be in your kitchen / dining room for a long time; get something that looks nice and tucks discreetly under the table when not in use.