riostoker
06-08-2004, 09:11 PM
Debbie asked that I post a review of the high chair I bought during the "event". :)
We bought the Junior chair which is very similar in style/function to the very popular (and expensive) Kinderzeat. We've been using it for several days now, and I love it! Here is a link to info about it:
http://www.barebabies.com/juwohichfrke.html
I will make a few comparisons to Kinderzeat but I have to make the disclaimer that I have seen a Kinderzeat IRL, but I've never used one personally.
Here are the details, in no particular order:
* My DD LOVES it! She loves that she can easily climb in and out. She loves that she can pull all the way up to the table now instead of sitting far away because her booster seat was too tall. She looks so comfortable with her feet resting on the foot rest.
* The wood is very, very pretty. The chair itself is not quite as stylish looking as the Kinderzeat since the Kettler has the black plastic parts, but for the price, I didn't care. It also only comes in this one color.
* I like that it has a removeable bar around the waist and a strap for between the legs. We aren't using that with my 2.5 y.o. because we want her to be able to climb in and out by herself. That would be useful with a younger baby though. The Kinderzeat doesn't offer this feature, as far as I know.
* The seat and foot platforms were easy to adjust.
* The black plastic parts are a sort of textured matte plastic, so they aren't shiny and cheap looking.
* DH was afraid that the plastic foot things would scratch our hardwood floors, but that was easily solved with some felt pads.
* It seems very sturdy, and I have no fears of it tipping over. I know some people have said they felt like the One Step Ahead chair which is similar to the Kinderzeat seems tippy.
* This seat holds 100 lbs. The Kinderzeat holds 150 - 200, I think. That makes this chair less suitable for an adult, but I don't see myself using it for adults, so I didn't care. Again, for the price, it was worth it to me.
* It is VERY easy to clean!!
So... in general, my comparison to the Kinderzeat is this: The Kettler is pretty, but not quite as stylish. However, with the exception of the weight limit, it is every bit as functional.
With Debbie's 35% off, this is a GREAT deal if you've been wanting something Kinderzeat-like.
Here is a picture of my DD in it. You can see how great her position/posture is (or can be if she was sitting still!):
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7416.jpg
And, just for the heck of it - here is a picture of her in the new Kettcar that we bought from Debbie (which Dan thankfully assembled for us!!!) :)
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7417.jpg
Debbie said that she would be happy to do another deal for the Kettler high chairs once Neve and I post our reviews. Did anybody else purchase one from Debbie?
ann
We bought the Junior chair which is very similar in style/function to the very popular (and expensive) Kinderzeat. We've been using it for several days now, and I love it! Here is a link to info about it:
http://www.barebabies.com/juwohichfrke.html
I will make a few comparisons to Kinderzeat but I have to make the disclaimer that I have seen a Kinderzeat IRL, but I've never used one personally.
Here are the details, in no particular order:
* My DD LOVES it! She loves that she can easily climb in and out. She loves that she can pull all the way up to the table now instead of sitting far away because her booster seat was too tall. She looks so comfortable with her feet resting on the foot rest.
* The wood is very, very pretty. The chair itself is not quite as stylish looking as the Kinderzeat since the Kettler has the black plastic parts, but for the price, I didn't care. It also only comes in this one color.
* I like that it has a removeable bar around the waist and a strap for between the legs. We aren't using that with my 2.5 y.o. because we want her to be able to climb in and out by herself. That would be useful with a younger baby though. The Kinderzeat doesn't offer this feature, as far as I know.
* The seat and foot platforms were easy to adjust.
* The black plastic parts are a sort of textured matte plastic, so they aren't shiny and cheap looking.
* DH was afraid that the plastic foot things would scratch our hardwood floors, but that was easily solved with some felt pads.
* It seems very sturdy, and I have no fears of it tipping over. I know some people have said they felt like the One Step Ahead chair which is similar to the Kinderzeat seems tippy.
* This seat holds 100 lbs. The Kinderzeat holds 150 - 200, I think. That makes this chair less suitable for an adult, but I don't see myself using it for adults, so I didn't care. Again, for the price, it was worth it to me.
* It is VERY easy to clean!!
So... in general, my comparison to the Kinderzeat is this: The Kettler is pretty, but not quite as stylish. However, with the exception of the weight limit, it is every bit as functional.
With Debbie's 35% off, this is a GREAT deal if you've been wanting something Kinderzeat-like.
Here is a picture of my DD in it. You can see how great her position/posture is (or can be if she was sitting still!):
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7416.jpg
And, just for the heck of it - here is a picture of her in the new Kettcar that we bought from Debbie (which Dan thankfully assembled for us!!!) :)
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7417.jpg
Debbie said that she would be happy to do another deal for the Kettler high chairs once Neve and I post our reviews. Did anybody else purchase one from Debbie?
ann