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Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert Review

After jumping over the hurdle of assembly, you won't be disappointed by the functionality and ability to blend right into the kitchen table
Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert
Credit: BabyGearLab Staff
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Price:   $230 List | $229.95 at Amazon
Pros:  Looks like furniture, grows with baby, easy to clean
Cons:  Complicated assembly, small snack tray, doesn't fold to store
Manufacturer:   Keekaroo
By Juliet Spurrier, MD and Lindsay Selig  ⋅  Jun 20, 2018
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#4 of 8
  • Ease of Use - 30% 7.0
  • Ease of Cleaning - 25% 9.0
  • Quality - 25% 8.0
  • Ease of Set Up - 10% 1.0
  • Footprint/ Portability - 10% 3.0

The Skinny

We truly enjoyed using the Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert. Although it is more modern in design than some of the other chairs, we never felt like the baby or older kids were using a delicate piece of household furniture. Once you get past its not-so-easy assembly, you'll find the Height Right is a sturdy little piece ('little' in that it doesn't take up much floor space at all) that can be utilized by almost every member of the family. It is easy to clean and comes with a seriously durable infant insert that our baby enjoyed very much. With a little elbow grease, you can keep this chair looking shiny new by simply wiping down all the components. It does not feature a 5-point harness, but rather a 3-point pelvic belt that we feel keeps baby just as secure. Much like it's counterpart, the Stokke Tripp Trapp, this is a welcome addition to our home. Read on to find out more about this top-scorer!

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Pros Looks like furniture, grows with baby, easy to cleanQuality materials, easy to clean, folds for storage, auto-lock brakesLong lifespan, quality construction, useful featuresPrice, folds for storage, wipe cleanEasy clean-up, inexpensive, reclines, 2-in-1 booster, durable
Cons Complicated assembly, small snack tray, doesn't fold to storeHeavy, expensiveHarder to assemble, heavierLarge footprint when open, stiff tray, fabric not machine washableTray does not lay flat, does not fold, tray can be tricky
Bottom Line After jumping over the hurdle of assembly, you won't be disappointed by the functionality and ability to blend right into the kitchen tableA well-built, easy to clean, foldable high chair that both you and your baby will enjoyFunctional high chair with long term potential as adult chair and step stool with useful features for feeding babyAn inexpensive chair that folds for storing out of the way and offers the features you need for basic feeding of babies and toddlersAn affordable sturdy option that will get the job done
Rating Categories Keekaroo Height Rig... Peg Perego Siesta Abiie Beyond Wooden Graco Slim Snacker... Graco SimpleSwitch
Ease of Use (30%)
7.0
7.0
8.0
5.0
4.0
Ease of Cleaning (25%)
9.0
7.0
8.0
4.0
6.0
Quality (25%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.0
5.0
Ease of Set Up (10%)
1
9.0
3.0
6.0
5.0
Footprint/ Portability (10%)
3.0
6.0
5.0
6.0
4.0
Specs Keekaroo Height Rig... Peg Perego Siesta Abiie Beyond Wooden Graco Slim Snacker... Graco SimpleSwitch
Use Range 6 mos to 250 lbs Recliner: Birth to 19.8 lbs
Upright: 6mo to 45 lbs		 6mo-12y+
Max weight: 250 lbs		 Up to 3y (no minimum age)
Max weight: 40 lbs		 Highchair: Up to 37 lbs
Booster: Up to 60 lbs
Harness 3-point 5-point 3 and 5-point 3 and 5-point 3 and 5-point
Dimensions 23.5"L x 20"W x 33.3"H 29.2"L x 23.5"W x 41.2"H 21.5"L x 17.5"W x 35"H 35"L x 21"W x 41"H 28.5"L x 23.5"W x 43"H
Footprint 3.3 sq ft 4.8 sq ft 2.6 sq ft 5.1 sq ft 4.7 sq ft
Weight 21.1 lbs 23 lbs 18.3 lbs 14 lbs 16.3 lbs

Our Analysis and Test Results

Keekaroo was founded in Dolgeville, NY, a small town at the foothills of the Adirondacks, and is still located there today. From product design to manufacturing labor, they work closely with their small town in the heart of Central New York. Their "Comfort Cushions" and "Infant Inserts" are proudly made in the USA. They also manufacture quality high chairs, kid chairs, boosters, and diaper pads. Their products are sold through select online or retail stores and are all JPMA Certified for safety. Additionally, all products come with a five-year warranty.

Performance Comparison



Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert high chair - the versatility of the keekaroo height right.
The versatility of the Keekaroo Height Right.
Credit: Keekaroo

Ease of Use


The Height Right is made for use with babies 6-months and older, but can be used all the way through adulthood with its 250-pound weight limit! It incorporates a 3-point harness with a removable pelvic belt that is easily adjustable and features a one-hand release button.

Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert high chair - baby enjoyed her meals at the dining table using the infant booster...
Baby enjoyed her meals at the dining table using the infant booster insert, but not the tray.
Credit: Jessica Stevenson

The infant insert is easy to remove when baby has grown out of it and made in the USA with a super durable material (the same material used in the medical and special needs markets). The snack tray effortlessly slides in and out of the side attachments, which is also easily removable with the provided Allen Wrench when your baby outgrows the tray.

Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert high chair - many snack trays, like the one from the keekaroo shown here, are...
Many snack trays, like the one from the Keekaroo shown here, are dishwasher safe, but we recommend using warm soapy water to clean them by hand instead.
Credit: Jessica Stevenson

Ease of Cleaning


Like many other regular pieces of household "dining furniture", this chair does not sport any fabric. Although the fabric is a nice touch when dealing with babies and their comfort, it is not always the easiest to keep clean. The Keekaroo and the infant insert both wipe clean with ease, and although food can get stuck under the infant insert, it is a simple thing to loosen the straps and lift the whole piece up to clean underneath. One minor issue we did have was some food getting stuck in the velcro patches that hold the infant insert in place. However, we are generally pleased with how simple and quick it wipes clean.

Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert high chair - baby was always very comfortable in the sturdy keekaroo when using...
Baby was always very comfortable in the sturdy Keekaroo when using the infant insert. As a bonus, the insert is also extremely durable.
Credit: Jessica Stevenson

Quality


We find the quality of this chair to be quite high. It is sturdy and stable, and while sitting in the infant insert, our toddler tester had great posture and excellent seating ergonomics. Since the baby is seated perfectly upright and not reclined, there is no danger of slipping out once you remove the tray. The passive crotch restraint on the infant insert adds an extra level of security. Of course, always stay close to your baby and never leave an infant unattended in a high chair.

We cannot say enough good things about the infant insert piece, which promises to be peel and tear-resistant and find it amazingly durable just as the company promises (we did try to puncture it with a fork, and couldn't manage to make a dent). Additionally, this chair is JPMA Certified to the highest safety standards to give you even more peace of mind.

Ease of Set Up


Unfortunately, this is where the Keekaroo took a big hit. Out of all the chairs tested, it is one of the most difficult to put together. Set up time was the longest; it took us a whopping 32 minutes. Although the instructions are pretty clear, they aren't that intuitive.

Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert high chair - this chair did not take up much floor space, and was easy to slide...
This chair did not take up much floor space, and was easy to slide across kitchen tile floor.
Credit: Jessica Stevenson

Footprint and Portability


The chair has a nice, small footprint, at only 470 square inches. When pushed in, it fit right in around our table with the other wooden dining chairs. And although it does not come with wheels as many of the other chairs do, we did not find it difficult to move around, and it even slides nicely over a tile floor. If you have hardwood floors, you may want to consider protective pads, much like you would put on regular dining chairs. At 21.1 pounds, it is right in the middle of the pack regarding weight. However, the ease in which we were able to maneuver this chair into and away from the table makes weight a non-issue.

— Juliet Spurrier, MD and Lindsay Selig

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