Lalo vs Stokke High Chair
You have quite a few options when it comes to buying a high chair. Some can be used for a long time from when your child is an infant, right up until before they’re a teenager. In this blog post, let’s compare two well-know high chairs from two leading brands; the Lalo High Chair and the Stokke Clikk High Chair.
If you want a quick answer, I believe the Lalo is the better option, but only slightly. However, please read on for a more in depth comparison. Just be aware these are not long-term options, but they are perfectly fine until your child reaches around 3 years old.
Let’s start with a quick overview of what you should consider when buying a high chair.
What to Consider When Buying a High Chair
Safety is the main concern when buying a highchair. Look for options that include a five-point harness, which helps prevent your child from creating enough momentum when twisting around to tip the chair over.
The best highchairs are also easy to assemble and store. If you are choosing a non-folding highchair, look for a chair that you can assemble and disassemble without any tools.
If the chair has wheels, ensure that the wheels are lockable to keep the chair from rolling around when you step out of the room. A safer option is to look for chairs with stationary legs and no wheels.
Your child’s age and weight should not exceed the manufacturer’s recommendation. Most high chairs include a limit for the weight and a recommended age range. Typically, you should not use a high chair until your child is old enough to sit up on their own.
Along with safety features, consider the overall design of the chair. Highchairs can get messy quickly, and require cleaning after almost every meal. Chairs with fewer parts or features are often easier to clean, as you can quickly wipe down the surfaces after eating.
Comfort is also an issue if you want your child to enjoy their meals. Some highchairs may not come with a seat cushion, which can become a problem during long meals.
Let’s dig in and start looking at these two high chairs by Lalo and Stokke:
Table Comparison – Lalo Highchair vs Stokke Clikk Highchair
Lalo Highchair
- Weight: 10lbs
- Child Weight: 6 months – 3 years
- Depth: 24.5″
- Height: 33″
- Width: 24.5″
- Converts from a high chair to a play chair
- Available in 4 colour schemes
- ASTM safety certification and Prop 65 compliant
- BPA free and food safe plastic
Stokke Clikk
- Weight: 8.3lbs
- Child Weight: 6 months – 3 years
- Depth: 27.15″
- Height: 32.5″
- Width: 22″
- Adjustable footrest
- Available in 4 colour schemes
- JPMA certified with ASTM safety certification
- No harmful substances/free from phthalates
Detailed Comparison
Design
Winner: Lalo
The Lalo highchair and Stokke Clikk highchair are both versatile chairs that can provide extended use compared to standard highchairs. Both options come with a seat, a food tray, a cushion, a footrest, and a harness. However, the design of the Lalo chair provides greater functionality.
The Lalo highchair is a 2-in-1 piece of furniture that works as both a high chair and a play chair. It includes a set of highchair legs and a set of play chair legs, allowing you to switch between the two as your child grows.
Size
Winner: Lalo
Although both high chairs are similar in size, the legs of the Stokke Clikk high chair take up a little more space compared to the Lalo chair, which may be an issue in a small room.
Furthermore, when using the Lalo Chair as a play chair, the size becomes even smaller, at just 21 x 16 x 16 inches.
Weight
Winner: Stokke Clikk
Both chairs have similar weight, but the Stokke is slightly lighter. Both high chairs have a maximum weight limit of 33 pounds, designed for children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
Assembly
Winner: Stokke Clikk
Both the Lalo highchair and the Stokke Clikk highchair do not require tools for assembly. You simply click the chair legs into the seat and snap the other components into place.
Assembling either chair should only take a minute or two. However, some users have had trouble attaching the harness on the tray on the Lalo chair without using both hands.
Ease of Cleaning
Draw
These chairs feature smooth plastic materials and durable wooden legs that you can quickly wipe down after each meal. There are no crevices or cracks for food to get stuck in and the trays are dishwasher safe.
Comfort
Draw
The chairs have the same rounded design and come with cushions, providing a comfy spot for your little one to sit. The footrests are also adjustable, allowing the chair to grow with your child.
Price
Winner: Stokke Clikk
The suggested retail price for the Lalo chair is a little higher compared to the Stokke Clikk chair. However, when the Lalo chair is on sale, the prices are closely matched.
Lalo Highchair
Pros
- Converts to a play chair
- Comes with everything you need – easy to assemble
- Easy to clean
- Dishwasher safe tray
- Adjustable footrest
- 4 stylish color designs to choose from.
Cons
- Costs a little more than the Stokke Clikk chair
- The harness and tray can be tricky to attach
- Doesn’t fold or recline
Stokke Clikk Highchair
Pros
- Can be assembled quickly with no tools
- The harness and tray detach easily
- Easy to clean
- Adjustable footrest
- Dishwasher safe tray
- 4 stylish color designs to choose from.
Cons
- Does not convert to a play chair
- Takes up a little more floor space compared to the Lalo chair
- Doesn’t fold or recline
Bottom Line – Lalo High Chair vs Stokke Clikk
OVERALL WINNER: Lalo High Chair (only just!)
This is a really hard call. Both options are well-designed, sturdy and safe options for your child. I think if we were to compare them just as high chairs, then the Stokke Clikk would edge it. However, the functionality of the Lalo wins it for me.
Being able to use the Lalo as a play chair as well is an innovative design feature, and it means you can get more out of the product, than just using it as a high chair. And it’s not that much more expensive than the Stokke Clikk overall.
FAQs
Yes, you easily remove the high chair tray and insert it into the dishwasher. Just make sure to take out your child first!
Unfortunately not. It’s one of the drawbacks of the Stokke Clikk that it doesn’t fold up. If you have a small kitchen, or you occasionally need to pack away the high chair for some reason, you might want to look at another option.
You simply slide it out, while simultaneously pressing down a button on the underside of tray on the sides.
You can adjust the footrest by simply sliding it out and flipping it over. This will give your child a bit more leg room as they grow older.
You can buy a cushion for this high chair. It’s reversible which gives you a bit more use out of it, and to attach you just slide the flaps over the rear of the high chair. This is a great option for smaller babies to help them feel more comfortable and fit better in the chair.