Keekaroo Height Right with Infant Insert Review

With a vast array of color and finish possibilities, the Keekaroo Height Right high chair will blend right in around your dining room table. Our toddler tester thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group during meal times, and even with the infant insert, she fit nice and snug against the table. The small tray doesn't hold much in the way of plates and cups but is just the right size for the amount of food a toddler needs. Additionally, the smaller plastic snack tray can be washed easily in an average size kitchen sink. Although not an award winner, we still thoroughly enjoyed using this product.

About Keekaroo

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

The Keekaroo has the right idea when it comes to the necessary features without going overboard in extras.

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. 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.

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, much like the insert in the Boon Flair. 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.

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, and we found it much easier to put together the Stokke Tripp Trapp, which is similar in design.

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.

Best Applications

This chair is best suited for those families who would like a versatile high chair that can double as a piece of furniture and not look like another piece of baby equipment. Even with the infant insert and tray attached, you still won't get that bulky high chair vibe. Keep in mind that this chair will not accommodate your infant, as to be safely secured in the chair's 3-point harness baby must be at least 6 months old. There are no shoulder straps with this seat, but after removing the infant insert the harness remains so you can secure an older toddler during meal times.

Value

Given the fact that the Height Right, along with the Stokke Tripp Trapp, can hold up to 250 pounds, your investment in this chair will no doubt go a long way.

Conclusion

We were delighted to use this chair, and we think you will be too. Our toddler tester very much enjoyed her seat at the dining room table with the rest of the family and was quite comfortable sitting in the infant insert seat, even though her feet could not reach the footrest when using it. We felt as if our baby was secure enough even without the shoulder harnesses, and the straps were easy enough to adjust to give her a snug fit. Overall, the Keekaroo is a nice, sturdy chair that will surely have a place in your kitchen for years to come.

Other Versions and Accessories

Keekaroo also makes a Cafe Booster Seat that is similar to the infant insert but made for bigger booties, for $60.