High Chair Showdown: Tripp Trapp vs. Peg Perego Siesta

Welcome to the ultimate high chair heavyweight match, where we pit sleek Scandinavian design against Italian luxury. In the left corner, we have the Peg Perego Siesta, the Ferrari of high chairs—if Ferraris were designed to be occasionally covered in spaghetti sauce.

Let's start with our stylish Italian, the Peg Perego Siesta. Imagine a high chair so plush, it’s like a luxury sports car for tots, complete with reclining seats for those crucial nap attacks. Initially, it was all smooth cruising. Then came the era of solid foods, and let’s just say, the Siesta's fancy crevices turned into mini black holes for food particles. If your idea of a fun evening is excavating ancient cereal remains with a toothpick, the Siesta might just be your jam.

In the opposing corner, hailing from the land of functional design and eternal winter, is the Tripp Trapp by Stokke. This chair doesn’t just sit in your kitchen; it slays. With zero crevices, it’s like the superhero of high chairs—saving parents everywhere from the villainy of stuck-on goo. Plus, it has a sleek, wooden design that actually looks like it belongs in a well-curated living room and not just at a kiddie table.

And for those of you looking to really amp up your food-catching game, let me introduce you to the CATCHY. This genius add-on for the Tripp Trapp is like having a best friend who's always ready to catch the fallout from your toddler's dining adventures. Unlike conventional splat mats that just lie there on the floor, CATCHY is proactive, saving you countless sweeps and wipes. It’s a game-changer.

Now, regarding the longevity of our contenders: the Tripp Trapp is a grow-with-your-child champion. My eldest still rules his kingdom from it at four years old and has officially banned his sister from even glancing in its direction. Decisions, decisions—should I invest in a sibling peace treaty or just get another throne?

Price check: the Tripp Trapp rings up at $299, and the Siesta at $329. If you value your sanity and free time over digging through crevices, the extra investment in the Tripp Trapp pays dividends in peace and cleanliness.

So, the verdict? The Tripp Trapp by Stokke nails a perfect 5/5 on the AlboApproved scale. The Siesta, while comfy and cool, cruises in at a 3.5/5, mostly because it’s high-maintenance when it gets down to the crumb level.

Interested in less mess and more peace? Click the affiliate links below to gear up for a cleaner, tidier feeding time. Because let's face it, parenting is a lot easier when you're not playing archaeologist in your dining room.

Tripp Trapp Highchair

CATCHY - for Tripp Trapp

Peg Perego Siesta