The One Chair That Changed Everything for My Baby

I still remember the conversation I had with my friend who was pregnant around the same time as me. She had this fancy feeding chair for her baby and was selling it online, telling me that these kinds of chairs aren't really necessary. I tuned her out, but I wish I hadn't.

Her son had some motor skill delays, and by six months, he wasn't showing any interest in food. They tried to introduce solid foods, but he just wouldn't eat. It wasn't until they got an online consultation with a neurologist named Valentina Paevskaya that things started to change. She looked at their fancy feeding chair and told them to get rid of it and buy an IKEA Antilop chair instead. Apparently, babies need to feel secure boundaries when they're eating. And guess what? After they switched to the IKEA chair, their son started eating just fine.

Ikea was closed by the time I was pregnant, but I kept seeing ads for these chairs online. When my own baby was six months old and we started introducing solid foods, we thought we'd just use our existing Babyton chair. We ended up using it until my baby was almost 16 months old.

We finally bought the IKEA Antilop chair for 1500 rubles after we moved to a new house. It's been a total game-changer for us. My little one can sit still and eat without trying to escape or play with toys and stuff. It's amazing.

The lightbulb momentIt's been a lifesaver, to be honest.

I've been using the PowerPro for a week now, and I've got to say, the build quality has really impressed me. The buttons feel solid, and the device itself has a premium feel to it. I've been using it for my daily commute, and the battery life has been a huge plus. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it's easily lasted me a full day with heavy use. The only thing I'd say is that the PowerPro could benefit from a slightly longer charging time, but that's a minor complaint. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone in the market for a new power bank.

Pros of the IKEA Antilop feeding chairIt's ridiculously easy to assemble and disassemble. This thing has minimal parts, so you can throw it in a bag and take it with you on the go.Just press the button and pull out the legs IKEA Antilop feeding chairIt's super lightweight. I can move it around with one hand, no problem.It's super portable thanks to the first two points.Naturally, given its lightness, the chair is also super stable. My kid can't even budge it or tip it over.It takes up minimal space. Size comparison with the Babyton chairThe backrest has a nice little recess for carrying. No fingernails or manicures will get damaged. IKEA Antilop feeding chairThanks to the rounded legs, the chair doesn't slip or scratch the floor.IKEA Antilop feeding chairIKEA Antilop feeding chairIt comes with safety harnesses, One thing I don't like about this chair is that it only straps the kid from the bottom. My son, for instance, hates putting his shoulders in. You can't climb out of this chair from the top or the bottom. IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby ChairOverall, the chair is sturdy, but there's one thing that's a bit of a letdown. You'll find it in the cons section.Safe. That's the case with the materials it's made of, the lack of sharp edges, and the absence of any protrusions. The seatbelts are strong, and there's no slippage. IKEA Antilop Baby ChairTable surface included. It's big enough for meals and playtime, and it has a small lip to prevent spills. IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby ChairRemovable tray. It's super convenient to take it off and push the chair up to the main table. IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby ChairSuper easy to clean. The tray just needs a quick wipe with water, and the chair itself is a breeze to clean with a damp cloth. It's literally a minute's work, and I'm loving it! The straps are smooth and even, making it a cinch to wipe off any food residue. IKEA Antilop Baby ChairSturdy backrest. I'm really glad it's there, as it forces my little one to sit up straight and not slouch. It's actually helped him develop good posture, and the only time he tries to get a bit too comfortable is when he puts his leg up like in the photo below: IKEA Antilop Baby Chair IKEA Antilop Baby Chairclass="inline-image-title">IKEA Antilop Baby Chair

Impressive durability.Great value for money.Practical and functional. It's perfect for its intended purpose.I think the stylish design is a major plus. The chair is simple, minimalist, and doesn't have any gaudy colors that would clash with any interior.Negatives about the IKEA Antilop feeding chairIt doesn't grow with the baby. I wasn't planning to use it after 18 months, but hopefully, it'll last until the kid is three. Beyond that, feeding issues will be a whole different story.No adjustable height. But I think it'll fit most tables.No footrest. Apparently, that's also supposed to help with the kid's posture, but I'm not really sure how it works. Honestly, it's not a deal-breaker for me. The kid spends more time sitting on our laps than in the chair, anyway.The little teeth on the tray are super fragile. We stayed in a house where the tray was already broken, and when we got our own, one of the little teeth broke off on the first day. We left the tray on the chair, and the kid decided to investigate it by flipping the chair over. We tried to glue it back with epoxy, but nope.It's a real pain to detach the tray from the chair.No cup holder on the tray. To be honest, I'm not really bothered by this right now, but it might become an issue later on.