Like most toddlers, my boys started getting a little picky and more vocal about their opinions between 12-18 months. They would no longer just play with any toy I gave them. They pointed out a specific one and expected me to fetch it. They would no longer eat whatever food I gave them. They spit out each bite until I brought out their favorite flavors. And they no longer wanted to sit high up in a highchair away from the rest of the family. They wanted to sit in a big chair like the rest of us. For my second child, this is where the BoosterPod came in.
The BoosterPOD is a safe and stylish seat that allows children as young as 12 months old to sit at the table like a big kid. When I first came across it, I hesitated…A LOT. It costs about $50.00. And after dropping $125.00 on a high chair not too long ago, it seemed like an unnecessary expense. But after many more unsettling dinner experiences, I finally caved in and ordered it. Here are some of my favorite features of this seat:
- The first thing I noticed about it was how stylish it was. It fit in with the kitchen decor nicely and took up no room at all. This is a stark contrast to our high chair that takes up a good 9 to 10 square feet and is covered in animal prints, not to mention the humongous, bright white tray.
- It also has great comfort and safety features. It has a soft, cushy material on the top to cushion the child’s rear and hard base with gripper material on the bottom to keep the seat from sliding. It also has a strap that goes under the seat of the chair and one that goes around the back of the chair along with the obviously necessary 3-point harness to hold the child in place on the chair.
- It is highly portable. Taking it to restaurants made eating out so much more enjoyable. Because it was his seat that he was used to and because it was so much more comfortable and secure, my son wouldn’t wiggle or fuss at all. I have never been able to get either of my kids to sit well in restaurant boosters or highchairs. And I didn’t have to worry about the potential germs that are crawling all over publicly used seats.
- It is super easy to clean because of its sleek design and wipeable material.
There are a few potential drawbacks, but they were never an issue for me:
- If you have very large dining chairs, the straps may not be long enough to go around. If you think this may be a problem, do some quick measurements before ordering.
- It may be difficult to fit your child’s legs under the table. Again, another dining set issue. If you don’t have much clearance between your chairs and the table you may also want to compare measurements and product dimensions before ordering.
I love so many things about the BoosterPOD , but I think the thing that convinced me that it was worth every penny was the smile on my little boy’s face when we pushed his chair into the table and he was at eye level with the rest of us. He was so excited and enjoyed dinner time so much more every night after that. If you want to try the BoosterPOD for yourself, you can buy it at Target, Toys R’ Us, through One Step Ahead at www.onestepahead.com or find it at many other large retailers.
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