SIMBABY owner review: The Stokke Tripp Trapp is expensive once the baby accessories are added, but its adjustable solid-wood design and unusually long usable life make it different from a typical high chair.
I bought the Stokke Tripp Trapp because I wanted SIMBABY’s first review to begin with a product we actually own. This draft separates what can be verified from Stokke’s current specifications from the personal details that still need to be added after more use. It is not a laboratory test, and Stokke did not sponsor this article.
I paid HK$4,000 for the beech-colour chair with the Newborn Set bundle at the Summer Baby Show in Wan Chai. That purchase price is important context: this was not a low-cost high chair, and the review needs to judge whether the design, daily usefulness and potential lifespan justify the investment.
Quick verdict
- Best for: families who want an adjustable chair that can remain useful well beyond the high-chair stage.
- Main strengths: solid-wood construction, adjustable seat and footplate, table-height seating, multiple age-stage accessories and replaceable parts.
- Main drawbacks: high total price, accessories sold separately or in bundles, careful adjustment required and a footprint that may not suit every dining space.
- Our position today: promising and thoughtfully designed, but the final owner verdict should wait until we add our purchase details, assembly experience and cleaning notes.
What exactly is the Tripp Trapp?
Designed by Peter Opsvik and introduced in 1972, the Tripp Trapp is a wooden chair built around two adjustable platforms: one supports the seat and the other supports the feet. The idea is to keep a child close to the dining table while allowing the chair to change as the child grows. Stokke says the chair is made from European beech or oak, depending on the version.
The chair alone is not automatically a complete setup for every age. Newborn use requires the compatible Newborn Set. High-chair use requires the correct Baby Set and restraint configuration for the market, installed according to the supplied instructions. Bundle contents vary, so buyers should check exactly what is included rather than comparing only the headline chair price.
What makes the design appealing
Useful foot support
A properly adjusted footplate gives a child a supported place for their feet instead of leaving their legs hanging. The important word is adjusted: the seat and footplate positions must follow the manual and change as the child grows.
It sits at the family table
The Tripp Trapp is designed for standard dining tables rather than being permanently dependent on a large fixed tray. A compatible Stokke tray is available for families who need one, but it adds to the overall cost.
It is intended to outlast the baby stage
Once the baby accessories are no longer needed, the same frame can be adjusted for an older child and eventually used as a chair without the Baby Set. That long lifespan is the strongest argument for the premium price—provided the family continues to use and adjust it.
What buyers should know about the price
Our HK$4,000 show price covered the beech-colour chair and Newborn Set bundle. Prices and bundle contents vary by retailer, region and promotion, so readers should compare like-for-like packages.
The chair’s price does not always represent the final cost. Depending on the child’s age and the bundle, a family may also need the Baby Set, restraint system, extended gliders, tray, cushion, Newborn Set or storage accessory. Regional packages and requirements differ. Compare the total configuration you need, not a bare chair against a complete high-chair package.
This is also why a Tripp Trapp can be good value for one household and poor value for another. It makes more sense when its adjustability and long lifespan will genuinely be used. A family wanting a lightweight, easily moved high chair with everything included may prefer a simpler alternative.
Assembly, adjustment and cleaning
The chair needs correct assembly and periodic adjustment. Stokke instructs users to position the seat and footplate correctly before tightening the screws. Compatible accessories must also be installed according to their own manuals. Keep the supplied instructions, because the correct configuration changes with age and accessory use.
Stokke’s instructions recommend wiping the chair with a clean damp cloth and removing excess water with a dry cloth. The practical owner question is whether food collects around the Baby Set, straps and joints during daily use. We will add our own photographs and cleaning observations before turning this draft into a final long-term verdict.
Safety details that matter
- Use only the age-appropriate configuration and compatible accessories specified for your market.
- Follow the manual for the Baby Set, restraint system and extended gliders.
- Place the chair on a flat, level surface and keep it away from hazards such as hot surfaces, cords and unstable furniture.
- Do not use damaged, torn or incomplete parts; contact Stokke about repairs or replacements.
- Never treat any high chair as a substitute for adult supervision.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Adjustable seat and foot support
- Solid-wood construction
- Designed for use at the dining table
- Can adapt beyond the high-chair years
- Wide accessory and spare-parts ecosystem
- Many colour choices
Cons
- Premium purchase price
- Total cost can rise quickly with accessories
- Not a compact folding high chair
- Requires careful assembly and readjustment
- Bundle contents vary by retailer and region
Who should buy it?
Consider the Tripp Trapp if you value durable furniture, want the child seated at the family table and expect to use the adjustable chair for years. Look elsewhere if your priority is a low upfront price, a fold-away frame, portability between homes or a complete package with minimal accessory decisions.
Is the Stokke Tripp Trapp worth it?
On design and lifespan, it has a credible case: the adjustability addresses needs that many conventional high chairs do not. Whether it is worth the money depends on the complete bundle price and how long the family uses it. Our final owner verdict will be added after documenting the real purchase price, setup time, daily cleaning, stability, space used at the table and the features we actually reach for.
Owner details to add before publication
- How long assembly took and what was difficult
- Child’s age when use began
- Daily cleaning and adjustment experience
- What has been genuinely helpful or annoying
- Original photographs in the dining area
Disclosure: We bought the chair ourselves. This draft is not sponsored. Product specifications and safety information were checked against Stokke’s official product page and current user guides on September 8, 2026.
Sources: Stokke Tripp Trapp product information; Tripp Trapp Baby Set² user guide.
