Counter Height High Chairs/Booster Chairs

[Roz]

Hi! I'm looking for some advice or ideas for seating my 15 month old at our kitchen counter. We have counter-height (26") barstools for the adults, and we would like our toddler to be able to sit with us too. We were thinking about those seats that hook on the counter top, but I'm a little wary of how safe they are. Are any of you using them? Or do you have any other ideas? Thanks! RSF

[August Mom]

I'm not sure about the hook-on chairs (I do know that they do not work at all tables), but if you have bar stools with a back, you also could use a booster that straps to the stool. We have the First Years 3-in-1 Portable Booster (which I think is now discontinued) and think it's great. You could use it with the tray or without. There are several similar seats. Here are some comparables:

http://www.thefirstyears.com/products/product.asp?pValue=3368

http://www.kmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1185284&cp=784871.788451.876416&parentPage=family

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-8014815-7728156?asin=B0000DEW8N

[valeriec]

We have the Me Too portable chair, and I think it is great. We bought it when we were going on vacation last fall and it worked great at the breakfast bar in our condo. And though I still use my highchair at home, it will fit on my counter/breakfast bar. I think it's very secure and easy to clean.

http://store.babycenter.com/product/gear/highchairs_and_booster_seats/1641

HTH!