Reddit mentions: The best highchairs & booster seats

I am due in November so this is more of a blind-leading-the-blind sort of list, but take what works for you and leave out what doesn't:

• Car seats (yes, seats. We went with an infant seat that was part of a stroller+car seat combo, and a convertible seat for when it gets older.) - we wanted new ones for safety since you can never be sure that a used car seat hasn't been in a crash, even if it isn't expired yet... plus... re-use for baby #2 someday (it shouldn't expire before my ovaries do)
  
  
• Pack & Play - I know some people use these, some don't. We know that my partner's family is a good 1.5-2 hours drive away, and his mother especially is super baby crazy so we're likely to be doing several weekend visits. Plus, we plan on setting it up in our downstairs living room so I don't have to tromp all the way upstairs every time baby naps.
  
  
• Diaper bag - we were really lost choosing one. I let my partner choose whatever he thought he'd feel comfortable carrying around. I just requested the option that it could be carried backpack-style (I like having some hands free), so he found one that converts from tote bag to backpack.
  
  
• Baby carrier - we chose the Lillebaby complete all seasons because we wanted something that worked for newborns.
  
  
• Car seat cover - "shower cap style" so it sits over the infant seat and doesn't interfere with baby or the car seat straps. November baby in a harsh winter climate, and I personally preferred this style to the tent/blanket style ones that hook onto the handle of the car seat
  
  
• Car Mirror - because I'm paranoid and want a way to be able to visually check on baby when the car seat is rear-facing. These usually attach to the headrest of the seat.
  
  
• Baby Spoons, bowls, snack and sippy cups - for 6+ months old
  
  
• Baby Bottles - despite our goal of having baby exclusively breastfed, I know there are times (i.e. babysitting, partner bonding time, I'm-too-tired, car trips where it's inconvenient to stop) when I'm not going to want to breastfeed at the boob. So we registered for a few bottles that should be compatible with the breast pump we want, along with the uber slow flow nipples.
  
  
• Drying Rack - we went with the Boon Lawn/Grass style drying rack. It is currently being used to dry dishes, and we love it. I don't care if we never dry a bottle on that thing, it's an awesome drying rack.
  
  
• Boob pads - I asked for Bamboobies, but nobody had gifted any so I ended up buying some myself when my boobs started leaking. I'm not thrilled with the quality - I feel like I could've sewn some better ones, but I wanted those because of the purported wrinkle-free heart shape. If I were to do it again, I'd just buy whatever generic circular boob pads had the best reviews and price, or make my own.
  
  
• Feeding Pillow - we went with a boppy, and registered for a spare cover. Turned out we just ended up getting a used one and gifted a spare cover, so it worked out just fine. The spare cover is because I hear it can get messy.
  
  
• High Chair - for 6+ month. Husband specifically wanted the kind that you can take camping (baby will be 6+ months for camping season next summer), and I managed to find one that specifically had a hard tray, because I heard the foldable fabric tray just dumps all the food into baby's lap.
  
  
• Bibs - we originally registered for the sleeved Bumkins bibs, but our friends gifted us a Aden & Anais Burpy Bib with rave reviews about it, and we loved that it was both a burp cloth and a bib so we shifted gears and asked for more of those. They don't have the food trap, but I love that they're multi-purpose.
  
  
• Hooded bath towels - yeah, we could use regular towels... but I heard these are more convenient because baby is likely to void themselves after a warm bath, and they're smaller than regular towels so you won't be doing an excessively large load with adult towels.
  
  
• Washcloths - for some reason we have zero adult washcloths. We just use those poufs. So having some on hand for baby seemed like a good idea - I doubt baby needs the pouf to exfoliate.
  
  
• Bath rinser - the kind that keeps the water out of baby's eyes. Necessary? probably not. Useful? we'll see in November.
  
  
• Tub spout protector thingy - because I already gave myself a giant bruise bathing the dog and hitting my back on the faucet - so this is half for me, half for keeping the baby from bumping their head on the faucet of the tub.
  
  
• Baby tub - I hear this is also unnecessary, but they are also super cheap. We got "the blue tub".
  
  
• Nursery decor / wall art - because I'm too cheap to buy it myself if it's not a necessity. Our walls are currently bare.
  
  
• Baby clothes hangers - we like the ones with clips so they keep the clothing sets together.
  
  
• Crib/bassinet/co-sleeper - we'd have registered for a crib and bassinet if we weren't getting loaner ones. Heck, we're registered for a crib anyway because it matches our nursery colors - so either we get one gifted, and it matches - or we're just gonna use the borrowed one that doesn't match because we're very frugal
  
  
• Changing table / pad / covers - We got a good deal on a used changing table at a rummage sale, but it didn't come with the pad. So we just registered for a generic $20 changing pad and a couple covers (because apparently accidents happen and these things need frequent washing). We might not have even bothered with the table and just used one of those portable pads on the bed/couch, but we can't pass up good rummage deals.
  
  
• Portable changing pads - see aforementioned changing table. We want one to go in the diaper bag.
  
  
• Crib sheets - we want the QuickZip ones. I would register for 2-3 in case there are accident(s) at night or naptime.
  
  
• Humidifier
  
  
• Diaper caddy - totally not necessary - just use whatever bin/basket/container that you want to hold a few diaper changing supplies in. Or just use your diaper bag. Whatever floats your boat. We just wanted something nice looking to leave in the living room, so we registered for a cheap basket style thing. Totally reusable after baby is out of diapers.
  
  
• Baby Monitor - all we cared for was sound. We registered for one with video, because it's almost the same price. If it were reasonably cheaper to just get the sound version, we wouldn't have bothered with video. Depends on your level of comfort.
  
  
• Baby safety kit - with thermometer, nail clippers, bulb syringe, that sort of thing.
  
  
• Baby gate - we originally registered for this, then removed it when we just bought it ahead of time to keep the dogs contained.
  
  
• Baby Medicine Kit - we registered for the little remedies kit. Yes, we're within 5 minutes of a 24-hour grocery store. No, we don't want to have to do that when baby is putting up a fuss because of gas or whatever. We'd rather have some meds on hand in the medicine cabinet.
  
  
• Diapers - we went with cloth. Go with whatever you choose.
  
  
• Diaper pail
  
  
• Booties, hats, & scratch mittens - basically the articles of clothing nobody thinks to buy
  
  
• A couple outfits we REALLY like in sizes people aren't likely to get us - to be fair, we didn't announce gender and have gotten very few articles of baby clothes. Usually, when we do get them, they're 0-3mo and 3-6mo sizes. Make sure you're registering for clothing sizes for the correct weather of that age range - for us it means winter clothes for 0-6 month, and summer clothes for 6+ month.
  
  
• Sleep sacks / swaddles - we got a lot of these
  
  
• Baby socks - I specifically requested and registered for these, and have not been disappointed. People love baby foot items, like shoes and socks. I hear you can lose a lot of these, so I wanted a lot of them.
  
  
• Infant "tummy time" gym - I made the mistake and registered for one of these. I got three. This is apparently a favorite off-registry gift to give people. Beware.
  
  
• Teething toys - Sophie the Giraffe was pretty obvious, but I'm concerned the dogs will take it as a squeak toy.
  
  
• Soft toys / lovies - We got one from our registry, and people also love gifting teddy bears, so we got a bunch of those.
  
  
• Baby Links - I registered for these because I heard it's great for attaching to strollers/high chairs so toys don't get thrown and lost.
  
  
• Bouncer/Rocker/Swing - I literally registered for it like that (thanks BabyList). I want EITHER a bouncer, rocker, or swing. Just basically a place to set the infant so I can cook/clean/shower/laundry/whatever.
  
  
• Activity Center/Jumperoo/Exersaucer - another "pick your favorite" registry item. I just wanted one that could be used for a partially mobile infant to be set down so I can get stuff done around the house.
  
  
• Baby Books - I registered for a couple as examples, and have been a couple off-registry ones. I asked for board books on the registry, because I feel we'll just use the library for most other books that aren't likely to be chewed on.
  
  
• Gift Certificates - I registered for gift certificates from Goodwill, Once Upon a Child, Half Price Books, as well as the online shop that sells my favorite type of cloth diapers.
  
  Our goal was to register for anything that could be used in the first year - but we own our house and have storage space. If we didn't, I think we'd just have registered for items used before 6 months.
  
  I did get a lot of receiving blankets despite not registering for any. I also got a lot of basic white gerber onesies, which I hear are awfully tiny and shrink in the wash so I haven't opened those at all.

I accidentally hit save, here are some more items you might want to register for:

Corner bumpers more of a concern when baby starts moving, but if you get it out of the way now you don't have to worry about it later. Same goes for plug covers and cabinet locks! Furniture anchors are a must-have, too. I haven't registered for those yet, need to figure out how many we need.


Pack'n'Play portable playpen, changing station, play mat, and bassinet. Even if you don't travel much, I think it will be handy for taking baby around the house while I do chores. They come in all kinds of designs, this one just stood out because of my nursery theme.

A glider or rocking chair, dresser/changing station, and crib. I don't have recommendations for these because I got mine as hand-downs.

Baby monitor I'm going with middle of the line video, because the audio only ones aren't much cheaper, so why not? I'd like to be able to peek in on baby and make sure he's okay without constantly disturbing him by entering the room. These come in all ranges with all kinds of features, so look at a few to figure out what you want.

Bibs. I love these because they have food-catchers. Mess will still happen, but it looks like these will at least lower the amount.

Infant soothie pacifiers

Breastfeeding pillow for sitting up Probably superfluous with the other one, but I like that it straps around your waist, cushions your back, and has pockets for drinks/snack/phone.

Pacifier clips, so you aren't knee deep in pacifiers that keep falling on the floor

Butt paste. I've heard a lot about this from other moms, apparently it's the best diaper cream.

Butt spatula admittedly I felt silly with this one, but the reviews are raving. Butt paste gets everywhere, and it's water resistant so an utter pain to clean - especially under your nails. On top of that, this makes sure you get a nice, even layer for baby's comfort.


Breastfeeding scarf! I think this thing is so neat, especially with a winter baby. You can wear it like an infinity scarf, but it'd big enough that when baby is ready to eat it will cover both of you comfortably! There are a lot of different styles, I picked a black one and a grey one just so they will go with any outfit.

Graco glider soother I picked this because I thought it was neat, then I saw a bumper with post partum advice list it on her must-have rundown.

Diaper bag! I went for the backpack style so DH and I could both comfortably use it, and honestly I don't want to deal with baby in one arm and an over-the-shoulder bag on the other.

First aid and grooming kit

Bottle sterilizer, because screw trying to hand wash them

Bottle warmer, no microwave/boiling water and guess


Bottles!

High chair. I picked this one because it is a 4-in-1, it adjusts from infant all the way up to toddler booster, so I know I'll get my use out of it.

Puj tub - it folds into your sink to be a warm, soft bathing surface for baby, and then when you're done you hang it flat in the shower, bo fuss, no mold!

I also registered at Target and BRU for some variety, some things that I don't have amazon links for:

Travel system.... I absolutely want one that is a carrier, clicks into a car base or a stroller. Getting two bases, one for each car, and the stroller base, would probably still be cheaper than buying two car seats, a carrier, and a stroller, and with these systems you don't have to wake baby up with every transistion.

Various cloth products, swaddlers, burp blankets, bath towels, bibs, etc. These are everywhere so just pick whatever suits you! I'm not registering for any clothes just because I know everyone is going to see "the cutest little onesie" and get it regardless.

Diapers! You can never have enough. I'd get a couple of packs from each size range. Don't open them until you know how big baby is, so you can exchange any that start too small.

Toys galore. Again, people will give you these registered or not, but if you see something that really strikes you, throw it in there! Jumpers and playpads are good to pick out.

Nursery decor - if you haven't gotten it all yet, black-out curtains, crib set, sheets, matress protectors, diaper genie, changing pad, laundry hamper, mobile, etc etc.

Books! Instead of cards, I'm going to ask people to bring inexpensive books with their personal note to baby, that way he can keep their messages as he grows. I put a good amount of books between $3-$6 on my registry for this, so hopefully we won't get a million copies of the same book.

This turned into an epic novel, but I hope it helps you with some starting places! Check out the reviews and similar products on things I linked, hopefully it will lead you to some things you like!

Diapers. That's it! Ha.

Ok other things:
A change mat of some kind, which can be as simple as one you put on the bed, receiving blankets cause those little cuties burp up everywhere, a swing if you want to have shower in the first two months (although don't make my mistake of using it too much and creating a sleep association you need to later sort out...)

If you plan to nurse, a good electric pump. Not cheap but worth every penny. Although this is one of those things you might want to wait on, because we are not always in charge of how this goes down. But at least have a sense of what you would get if you do need one.

A good nursing pillow if you plan to nurse also. The horrifyingly named 'My Breast Friend' is the best one IMO.

A gliding rocking chair is really nice for feeding. I liked having one. Not everyone finds it necessary.

Swaddling blankets. Swaddling is awesome.

The kitchen sink is the best baby bathtub around. Better for your back anyway!

I do think a stroller with a bucket car seat attachment so you can take it out of the car and click it on the stroller is pretty great. I should not have spent so much on a Bugaboo, what a ridiculous amount of money. It was second hand but still. Not necessary at all. Plenty of more reasonable ones do the job.

A feeding solution of some kind, whether it attaches to the table or is a high chair. In retrospect I wish I had gotten an attach to the table one or one like this that can be used for years through toddlerhood and fits under the table, instead of a big ass high chair that has a huge footprint in the kitchen. No rush on this for a few months though.

We had kid in our bed for a lot of the first year, but then I'm a hippie. I learned from someone to get pool noodles and put them under the fitted sheet to create a safety bumper. Worked well. We also used one of these some of the time. By your side sleeper. We barely used the crib for the first year. But everyone's different with their sleep preferences.

I feel like I overspent on the post bucket seat car seat also, getting a steel reinforced one. We got a Diono. All the steel does is make it more expensive and heavy AF.

Happy baby-ing!

We did the same thing for the first 18 months of our son's life - we were in a small 1 bedroom apartment. We didn't have a ton of space either but I agree with another commenter here that it really helped to have more than one place for baby to sleep. Our kid HATED the bassinet we got him. Hated. Would not sleep in it. We ended up getting a pack n play and a boppy lounger. For the first few weeks he would only sleep in the boppy lounger, which was fine because it was tiny. Once he switched to the pack n play that was fine too, because we could move it to whichever room we didn't want to be in at the time. So, if we wanted to go to bed early we'd put kid in the living room to go to sleep. Or, if we wanted to stay up and cook a late dinner or watch a movie, we'd put kiddo down in the bedroom. The pack n play fit through our doorway so we could just move him into the bedroom with us when we went to sleep. And, if we had people over and needed the space we could move it to the bedroom or fold it up.

He didn't really do much for the first 6 weeks, I don't think we used a play mat or anything during that time. I think we got the play mat out at right around 6 weeks, but it was pretty easy to roll up and stick in a corner when we weren't using it. I liked having it because he was starting to be so interested in things around him and it felt like the right kind of stimulation. I'd get one and just find one you can roll up easily enough and stick in a closet until baby is ready. We did have a changing pad on top of our dresser. I preferred having something like that vs just a towel in part because it had straps that we could use to secure it to the dresser, it was water proof (easier to clean) and it allowed us to stand up while changing and not be hunched over somewhere (your back WILL start hurting if you change on the floor all the time).

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We ended up getting a swing at around 6 weeks which I swear took up like a quarter of our entire apartment but it was worth it. I didn't realize what we were missing until we had it. Naps became so much easier. It was worth the real estate. But, you could probably wait for the 2 bedroom to get it.

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Because we didn't move for 18 months, the main room of our apartment became the kids room. We eventually got this https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-Bookcase-Footboard-White-Finish/dp/B00B2QU5YW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539832293&sr=8-3&keywords=bookshelf+toy+storage&dpID=41cpmiMr5CL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch which we stuck our tv on top of in the living room (with tv straps to secure it). It worked really really well for storing toys + books in a way that little one could access them himself. We also eventually got a dresser/changing table combo. When he got old enough we just took the changing table part off and now it's his dresser.

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Apartment living with a little one is totally doable :) Good luck!

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Edit to add this: we got this chair instead of a high chair https://www.amazon.com/phil-teds-Lobster-Highchair-Black/dp/B004854WM0 - also a great call. took up 0 space and we could take it to restaurants with us too

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I found a travel high chair that attaches to a chair WAY better than the ones that go onto the table. I bought one of those originally for travelling, and it only worked on ONE table we encountered. I got this one, and it works great! I only encountered one chair it didn't work on, and luckily it was a restaurant that had their own high chairs so it wasn't an issue.

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My kid started throwing her cups at around 8 months, and since we used muchkin 360 cups, milk would splash out when they hit the floor. I didn't want to react when she did this, so she learned that it wasn't a game, and that if she threw her cup she wouldn't get it back, but I was getting REALLY annoyed with constantly cleaning milk off the floor. So I got these tethers which worked great. That way she'd still get the consequence of losing her cup, but I wasn't cleaning the floor. You can also use them to tether toys to a stroller which is nice.

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Also teaching your kid sign language for "all done" "milk" and "more" is super handy. My kid only really has taken to "all done" but it's still handy.

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For the first few months, I LOVED my silicone bibs. I would just hand wash them in the sink, and they rolled up small in the diaper bag. They have this pocket thing that would catch food, and were awesome all around. Unfortunately my kid rejected them around 12 months, so I had to switch to cloth bibs. However, not all kids do, so I highly recommend silicone bibs!

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If your kid is like mine, try to find fabric bibs with snaps. I found the velcro attaches to things in the wash, so I only use ones with snaps now. Being crafty I actually removed the velcro on those bibs and replaced them with snaps, and made a bunch of my own fabric bibs, but not everyone has access to a sewing machine.

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On the topic of bibs, I also recommend having one or two sleeved bibs on hand. I find them a bit of a hassle to get on and off for every day, but they are great when the kid is wearing a nice outfit, and dinner is going to be something that stains. I got this one, and it works great. I do find the neckline gaps a bit, but I would just put a cloth bib underneath.

One thing my husband and myself did was start using couponing techniques to stockpile diapers. I was regularly able to purchase those giant 300+ Pampers packs of diapers on Amazon for between $5-$10 dollars and free shipping. We focused a lot on getting lots of size 3 and size 4 diapers. My son is still in size 3s and nearing 9 months and we have never had to run out to the store to purchase diapers. Many times we ended up paying under a cent per diaper. So if you have the space, couponing + stockpiling for diapers worked out well for us.

We also got a trust going. Included in the set up was handling what would happen to our son in the event that my husband and I died in a car crash or something that made him an orphan. It goes beyond inheritance but covers who guardianship will go to, how much money they'll have access to, when and how much our son can begin to draw, and so on.

Something else to be looking at is schools in your area. I live in an area with not so great public schools so making sure we can afford to send our son to a private one if we're still here when the time comes became a priority. If there are good public schools then you're set here.

Some other random tips:

• Don't buy an infant bucket seat. Your kid will grow out of it before they're ready to not be in a carseat and now you'll be paying for a convertible car seat. Buy a convertible carseat from the get go. For toting your baby around in the newborn months, buy a baby wearing carrier like an Ergo. Once they get older you can use the stroller if you want, but buggies designed just for tiny infants is a similar waste of money.
  
  
• Instead of a huge bulky high chair, get a high-backed chair that attaches to tables. We use the Regalo which you can get on amazon for something like $20. It has a five point harness, collapses to a small size and can be used at home and on the road. To clean it you just toss the fabric part into the washer and the rest is metal so you wipe it down.
  
  
• Kids can be REALLY picky about which bottles or which pacifiers they use. See if you can find a friend or family member with an assortment of pacifiers and bottles to try out on your kiddo and see which one they like before making a full investment. We were given a bunch of Dr. Brown's pacifiers and our son would only use the Nuk ones.
  
  
• If you do end up needing or using a baby swing (we'd have died without ours, only way to get colicky baby to nap) make sure you have a model that can be plugged into the wall or else you'll go through a ton of batteries in no time at all. A trick for the swing is that the faster you make it go for the younger the baby, the better. If you don't want to pay full price, just keep an eye on craigslist and try to hit yard sales. We got so much great, barely used baby stuff doing that.
  
  
• Don't be afraid to exchange stuff you don't need or want after a baby shower. We exchanged all of the newborn outfits we got, and were happy we did when I popped out a nearly 10lb baby who didn't even fit newborn clothes.
  
  
• If your wife plans to try breastfeeding, she is entitled to a free breast pump. I'd highly recommend that if she is able to, she pumps to start trying to build up a small stockpile of milk. This will be especially important if she heads back to work, but it's nice to have if you guys need to go out or someone other than her has to be watching the baby.

I just got the Deluxe Fisher Price Booster seat (recommended by Reddit!) and I love it - we take it everywhere with us, my son is super comfortable in it and it doesn't take up a lot of room. For safety you need to make sure the child can't push off against the table or they can fall backwards. We haven't fed my son in it yet - still 2 weeks to go - we use it so my son can join us for meals. My girlfriend fed her messy 6.5 monther yesterday and it was super easy to clean.

We tried the Antilope because of how easy it us to clean and it did not seem safe. You can't really get the lap restraint tight and my son at 5 months was able to wedge a foot under his butt, which is part one of the leading cause of high chair falls - kids fall when their restraints are not sufficient and they can stand. A Redditor mentioned that a friend made their own 5-point restraint shoulder strap which sounded awesome, but way out if my skill level. Also, because of an issue with their supplier the tray is out of stock until August.

I looked at hundreds of high chairs and found the perfect chair - easy to clean, ergonomic, small footprint and very safe - the Baby Bjorn High Chair. The $270 price tag was just too much for this stay at home mom. Most chairs have cushions and creases that are impossible to clean. I have seen the results and it isn't pretty. My second choice chair is the Keekaru - it isn't cheap either.

Good luck!!

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I’ve never seen anyone else recommend it, but we have the Ingenuity Smart Clean high chair and love it. The wheels aren’t great, but it’s super easy to clean and can be used lots of ways (stand along high chair, strapped to a chair, booster seat, etc). We’ve been using it for over a year and are still happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Ingenuity-SmartClean-Trio-High-Chair/dp/B0196JZ06O

We didn't have ours when my son was a newborn, so I have no personal testament to add, BUT - there's a FB group called Keenz Stroller Wagons- Love & Community (closed group, so you'd have to request to be added) that's basically a cult following (I say in jest, but seriously - people LOVE this thing) if you want to dig into it deeper. There are several people there who use their Keenz for a toddler and a newborn. The safest way of carting around both that I've seen, and what I plan on doing in the future if we have another, is having the toddler sit on one side and the newborn rest in a lounger or a boppy or a dock a tot on the other. Once the newborn can sit assisted, people have strapped in things like the hiccapop or a bumbo until the infant is old enough to sit without (my son was around 10 months when we got ours and sat in it fine on his own).

ETA - Just googling images of newborns in the Keenz and this one shows what looks like twins in a double boppy, for context. Here are a few googlable images of how it compares to doubles side by side and front/back for context. It tends to fold up smaller than most double strollers, and while it looks to be very bulky, it's actually more compact than the doubles I've seen in person.

ETA2 - AND - one of the greatest things about the Keenz is that it will be functional LOOOOOOOONG after the kids have grown out of the stroller age. I can totally see us using this thing to cart around baseball gear or soccer gear or dance gear or... whatever gear, in 10+ years. The same cannot be said for the double stroller, which has a shelf life of a few years.

So, I'll agree with people about the Mamaroo, but try to see one in person before you buy if you're worried about space because they do have a pretty big footprint even though they're low to the ground. If you're looking ahead a few months think about a high chair. This one is awesome. It folds up and hides away quickly, it's small enough and attractive enough that your kitchen isn't like HEY THERE'S A HIGH CHAIR IN HERE, and maybe most importantly it has no gross padded bits for food to get stuck in. Super easy to keep clean. I LOVE ours.

This is a newer version of mine and I freaking love it! She eats all her meals in it like a regular high chair and then for supper we eat at the table and set her in the booster. It's also perfect when I have friends over with smaller babies because then they can sit in just the high chair part (strapped to a chair) and she just sits in her booster. It's also excellent to travel with. We take just the high chair seat part when we go out of town.
I used the cushion for maybe a month before I got sick of washing it. She just sits in it bare and I wipe it out to clean.
I'm super happy with ours!


Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 Ridgedale High Chair, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019D3SVQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AgEczbY91HV3G

I like that philosophy! Might as well be somewhere nice.

We have the Inglesina fast table chair that we got on Craigslist. Packs super small, and attaches to most tables. We don't actually have a dining table in the Airstream, though. Would work great on a picnic table.

I've got this in my cart right now, which seems like the perfect camp chair and table combo.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078K1W9B3

It's more expensive than you asked for but I highly recommend this Bumbo seat: Bought one of these for my first nephew and it lasted all three boys through infancy. Perfect for providing sturdy, hard-wearing seating whenever your family goes camping.

Nowdays you can also get a version with a tray, like this Mamas & Papas Baby Snug and Tray - Raspberry

Under $10: The Peepee Teepee for the Sprinkling WeeWee: 5 Camping in Cellophane Bag - Perfectly themed for changing junior's diapers out in the wilds.

He watched us eating, he would get fussy while we cooked food and would sometimes reach for the food.

You definitely don't have to wait for these things though as long as your LO is able to sit well in the high chair. Just thought I'd mention it, because if I had known I would have started sooner with my guy.

My LO has done fantastic with BLW so far, he really enjoys meal time and has eaten literally everything we have offered. One thing I think that has really helped him get into it is to eat with us.

We got him this high chair.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IOGIM9S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_t8dHAbJCKEBTK

He is able to sit at the table with us and it has been an absolute joy watching him eat, play and learn during meals!

Congratulations!
We used St. Vincents. We are used to St. Vincents because I spent alot of time there when my grandmother was sick.

Absolutely loved it. We're not really religious and that is not an issue there but many folks seem to think it will be.
We had to stay an extra day or so because my baby had low sugar when he was born. I was induced 2 weeks early because my gestational hypertension was no longer controlled by medication. The nurses were wonderful, the room was great.

These are the recommendations I usually make to those expecting:

• I recommend reading the Happiest Baby on the Block. (seriously swaddle, for reals)
  
• High chairs are a waste of space and money, use one of these. We used it until probably 5 years old. It reclines for baby use, then it's just a booster seat for them to sit at the table once they transition to that.
  
• If you can, get a futon or single bed to go in the nursery (if you're not co-sleeping). My husband and I took turns being responsible for the baby at night. That way, we were only missing out on a good night's sleep every other night.
  
• If your infant (say less than 6 months) scream cries every time you lay them down, it might be acid reflux. It's very common and very treatable but very disconcerting and frustrating when it is happening.
  
  Best of luck to you!
  

https://www.amazon.com/Ingenuity-SmartClean-Trio-High-Chair/dp/B0196JZ06O

I can't recommend this one enough! We love it. It's not too bulky and it is so easy to clean. The tray has a cover that pops off that I just wash right in the sink (also dishwasher safe) and the seat has foam padding that wipes clean and also easily comes off to quickly run under water in the sink. I also like that it comes apart, so you can just strap the seat part on a regular chair. Make it easy when we visit family.

We have the [Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 high chair](Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 Ridgedale High Chair, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019D3SVQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zAdeAbNXFQMPX.) and we're a big fan of it. Funny thing, we got it for much cheaper in Wal-Mart (even from what it says online). We have enough space so not concerned about having one that folds up. We love the wheels to move her around. Since we're also having kids close together we're not concerned for storage. It also makes things easier getting multiple uses out of it with more than one kid at the same time. Once we're done we'll just give it away or sell it. Has a top tray that pops off and a bottom tray. Both can go in the dishwasher and the seat cover is easy to remove and put back on.

No experience with that, but it doesn't seem necessary :)

Our experience was:

First 6 months: tandem nursed them so used a nursing pillow for this purpose "My Brest Friend" for twins.

Then when we started solids at 6, we got seats like these http://smile.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Spacesaver-High-Chair-Luminosity/dp/B00J36ZXOU/ref=pd_bxgy_75_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=05GEP24D92XNQCVGPZHD


When I went back to work and had to give them bottles at 7 months old, we had pillows on the floor where they would get comfortable to drink.


Also, they are 3 years old now, and we're still using these seats (it's been a while since we removed the trays tho :) ).

This. We have one similar to this one and I love it. The baby sits at the same height as the rest of our dinning room chairs and it’s portable enough for family visits. The only downside is there’s no footrest so our daughter’s legs just hang down which I hear isn’t great for their posture. But it works great right now and it’s super affordable.

For travel, we have this fabric one that straps onto most chairs. I like it because it’s much smaller than the one you posted and I can stuff into under the stroller so we always have it. It’s also washable and super easy to stuff into luggage. It doesn’t fit on every chair we’ve encountered though.

Similar to this one: My Little Seat Travel Highchair - Hudson Stripe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053ZD2IY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3JwRDbA2D0SDH

Oh, edit to add - I think a travel chair is totally worth it. We use it all the time!!

As a 4x parent, I am no expert, but more of a skilled advisor.

A "nose frida" is helpful for when a child gets congested and wont let you use "the bulb" on their nose. https://www.amazon.com/NoseFrida-The-Snotsucker-Nasal-Aspirator/dp/B00171WXII?th=1

Bumbos are nice for when they are a few months old - plop them in that bad boy and it helps them if they are tired of laying on their back: https://www.amazon.com/Bumbo-B10056-Floor-Seat-Blue/dp/B0092NNQ98/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484947425&sr=1-1&keywords=bumbo

Blankets & burp cloths galore - you can never have enough!

If you are a worrier, a SIDS monitor is helpful, but they are spendy: (and currently out of stock, but its a starting point!) https://www.amazon.com/Owlet-Baby-Monitor-Current-Version/dp/B013PY7FJQ

Maybe add some "days off work" to your list?

Also don't forget things for YOU - make sure you have food, clothes, nursing bras, nursing pads (to stop leakage), lanolin (to stop cracking) tissues, and netflix/hulus to last you a couple weeks (it will fly by and you wont' feel like dragging the kids to the store for just one or two things).

Otherwise--I say don't worry too much about it. As long as the kids have food to eat and diapers to poop in, you don't NEED a whole lot else (want is different!). Good luck!

We got this one and love it. It reclines and the cover is easy to clean (wipe down or throw it in the wash and air dry).

Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 High Chair – Ridgedale - High Chair, Toddler Chair, and Booster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019D3SVQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CMzWBb8MSV9DJ

Our 10 month old baby girl sits in this guy every morning when we get ready for work, at dinner time, when we're prepping dinner. It's great - and will travel with us to restaurants and friends' houses.

Phil & Ted's Lobster

Evenflo Convertible High Chair ! This thing is awesome. Super simple and it has three modes. High chair, mini high chair, and toddler table and chair

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DB6B13A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GCNlDbV5DBSR6

Not sure how your twins are used to sleeping....but I recommend KidCo Peapods! They're like their own personal tents. We're using them for our twins during our 9 day trip to Montana in 3 weeks. Our girls are used to sleeping in their cribs and have been able to sleep well in their Peapods so far. Also, for high chairs, there's these portable high chairs that fold up very easily and very small.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0167HUE9G/ref=sr_ph_1?qid=1463557579&sr=sr-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kidco+peapod

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0072IINY8/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?qid=1463557612&sr=sr-1&keywords=portable+high+chair

Get her a dolly, some stuffed toys, and some blocks. OR DUPLO!!!

Also since I assume you will be keeping her forever now make sure to get her a bed with cozy sheets and a high chair like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Healthy-Care-Deluxe-Booster/dp/B005IWM8PU/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1395800754&sr=8-15&keywords=kid+high+chair

You can carry it with you. Other things, have her help you pick out shoes. Some pretty clippies for her hair. Sippy cups, toddler spoons and plastic plates/bowls. Bath soaps/shampoos for babies, soft wash cloths, a fingernail clippy set for kids. A soft brush/small comb for her hair.

All of these things can be found at Target or Wal-Mart for reasonable prices. You can worry about potty training later.
It is normal to be scared and nervous. Those fears mean you will probably do a-ok because you will try to do it right. Try to have her help you pick out some things because she will enjoy it. She is going to be scared and sad and feel abandoned and the best thing you can do is tell her how happy you are to have her and hug her a lot.

Everyone stand aside and let the triplet dad have the floor, LOL. Cheap folding high chairs is probably your best bet.

Cosco Simple Fold High Chair with 3-Position Tray
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PNXIACE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FPOTBbT823S60

I agree that either a booster seat or a fold-up high chair might help quite a bit. Our guy won't sit on laps anymore at the table (just too wiggly) but in the travel high chair he has his own tabletop, is on the same level as everyone else, etc. We also put down a plastic mat on the floor in case of spills. Seems to keep him happier.

We have the Graco Blossom 6-1 and are pretty happy with it!

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Blossom-Convertible-Seating-Sapphire/dp/B00H8MSEXS

Think it's called the antelope and yes, they're amazing! They stack if you have more than one, clean up really easily. My only preference it doesn't meet is a reclining back, which i like for removing Child.

I have a reclining one but recently bought this one because it turns into a chair/table. <3

Here is a great option for a high chair that takes up less room and is easy to get out of the way when you need to.

http://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Easy-Diner-Portable-Highchair/dp/B0000A1O7P

I got this one as a gift. Super lightweight and baby loves it but the cover & straps do not come off! "Easy wipe seat", what a lie. Food gets EVERYWHERE, into the straps and the corners and the sides of the tray and the bars... IMPOSSIBLE. You can't wash it, only wipe it down. I live in an apartment without a hose.. hoping one of my mom friends will let me come and borrow hers!

I really like the mamas and papas seat - http://www.amazon.com/Mamas-Papas-Baby-Snug-Raspberry/dp/B004ZHXWB8

It has an insert that comes out and the tray is great for piling on toys or snacks.

I found mine used on Craigslist for cheap.

I think /u/OMGTwins has a really good recommendation. Here is the US link. Alternatively you could get something like this which is a high chair but reclines and long term you could use it as more of like a portable high chair.

Instead of getting two high chairs we went with this. Fisher-Price SpaceSaver High Chair, Luminosity [Amazon Exclusive] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J36ZXOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q5ORDbRCAFK6A

We take it almost everywhere with us. Restaurants, when visiting family, on vacation . It’s easy to clean too.

The tray comes off and it’s easy to clean

Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 High Chair – Ridgedale - High Chair, Toddler Chair, and Booster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019D3SVQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qAMTBb2B3VDFB

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IWM8PU

This is the only high chair we have used in 19 months, if you don't want to upset her it is also a great travel high chair we bring it a lot of places.

My mom got this chair for our youngest daughter when she was 2. She's 4 now and we just gave it away. It served its purpose well. ☺

Have you tried a bumbo seat? As long as she can hold her head up she can use it. It fully supports her back to allow her to sit up and see what's going on. You can get a tray that attaches so she can bang teethers and rattles and such on it.

Edit: https://smile.amazon.com/Bumbo-B10056-Floor-Seat-Blue/dp/B0092NNQ98/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1480706101&sr=1-1&keywords=Bumbo

The one mentioned below from target on sale for $84.99 is like what we had. I don't recall the brand but it rocked side to side and it strapped them in like a car seat kind of.

Bumbo is a brand. Sold at target too. https://www.amazon.com/Bumbo-B10056-Floor-Seat-Blue/dp/B0092NNQ98

We took our 7 month old and she did just fine. We brought the pack-n-play and put those anti-mosquito bracelets around the bottom to protect her from bugs. We also had a travel [highchair] (http://www.amazon.com/ciao-Baby-Portable-Chair-Black/dp/B0072IINY8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it/189-9189646-1662818?ie=UTF8&qid=1459279157&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+baby+high+chair) for feeding.

Bumbos are cool little devices that keep baby in a sitting position as well.

I live about 30 mins from Dublin airport, in the north west of the city, you are welcome to borrow this Phil and Ted’s portable high chair for your trip. It might be extra hassle to collect it from us though so no prob if not!

I used this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004854WM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518991649&sr=8-1&keywords=lobster+seat+baby&dpPl=1&dpID=41x04LnLbLL&ref=plSrch

I really liked it. Its collapsible and comes with a bag to put it in.

check out "my little seat" http://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Seat-Infant-Stripes/dp/B0053ZD2IY

They are 25 bucks :)

We got this one since I didn't think my son would fit the bumbo with big legs. http://www.amazon.com/Mamas-Papas-Baby-Snug-Raspberry/dp/B004ZHXWB8

I recommend this instead of the Ikea high chair. We use ours everywhere including camping.

Have you considered a travel high chair (or pricier)? 'Tis what I'm planning to buy if no one gets the high chair off my registry. :)

Forget their registry - get them this. Very handy to have for visiting friends without kids, grandparents, and breweries.

https://www.amazon.com/ciao-Baby-Portable-Chair-Black/dp/B0072IINY8

Looks like a bumbo seat to me. I never used one, but I’ve seen them a lot.

ETA: link

ciao! baby Portable High Chair for Travel, Fold Up High Chair with Tray, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0072IINY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sN6rDbZ0J13GR

ISO: Inglesina Fast Chair (Black, Navy, or Blue) <$30

We bought one of these and use it constantly when we travel anywhere. It gives us somewhere to feed him and also just somewhere to contain him when we are packing/unpacking, making food, etc.

We have five kids, so things here have lasted at least that long:

Baby Bjourn Babysitter which goes by a new name now.
NoseFrida Snotsucker is the grossest name, but very handy and BIFL
Bumbo floor seat is a plastic seat kids sit on, on the floor
Boppy is a big U-shaped pillow for floor sitting or nursing
Wood stacking toys - either Ikea or Melissa & Doug
Saddleback leather/Love41 bucket bag for a diaper bag

Yep pretty much. My son hated it also and would almost immediately cry, but after after a few weeks, he got more used to it. Tummy time also strengthens their neck and core muscles so they can hold their head up better. Its very beneficial. If she hates it so much, just do it in short bursts often. We would commonly do 3 or 4 minutes before he hated it too much and would cry hard enough that I couldnt handle it and had to pick him up. To get rid of the flat spot, just gotta keep them off of laying on it during the day as best you can except for during naps. Carry them, put them in bouncy chairs, tummy time, anything you can think of that stops them from laying on their back during awake hours will work.


We had one of these which worked really well also once they are old enough: https://www.amazon.com/Bumbo-B10056-Floor-Seat-Blue/dp/B0092NNQ98

Edit: lol at the downvotes. I dont mean leave your kid crying on their tummy for hours. Just that they are probably going to cry for a couple of minutes which is perfectly fine because nearly all kids hate tummy time at first. Pick them up after a few minutes if they really hate it!