When weaning, we have always started off with a traditional highchair, and then progressed to a booster seat as soon as the children were big enough. We have done the same with Max this time, and for the last couple of weeks he has been trying out the Tomy Cars booster seat. This portable booster is perfect for family meals at the table, but can also be folded, making it easy to transport with you for use at the grandparents or a restaurant.
Attaching the booster to a normal dining chair was really simple. Just thread the straps through the slots on the sides and base, then fasten them around the back and seat of the chair – just by clicking the clips into place. Once in place, pull the adjustable straps as tight as you can to secure the booster in place. Pop your child in, and keep them safe with the 3 point safety harness. The seat base is small enough that you are still able to pull the chair right up to the dining table – meaning little ones can be a real part of mealtimes.
As you can see, Max has LOVED being in the booster seat. I think he feels much less restricted than he did in a highchair, and is much more a part of the family meals. It is super easy to get him in and out, and he really loves the freedom to move about a bit more in the seat – a 5 point harness is quite restricting at meal times.
The Tomy booster seat also comes with a detachable tray – this isn’t something we have used as I much prefer Max to be sat up at the table, and the tray would prevent that. However, it is a really useful feature to have, especially if you intend to use the seat anywhere other than at home. It slides on and off with ease, and can even be chucked into the dishwasher if you have a particularly messy dinner. It would also be really handy to use for craft type activities such as paint and playdoh, and would keep these away from your table!
Overall, we are super impressed with this booster seat, and it certainly gets a thumbs up from Max and I!
Our kids liked booster seats as well, we used them when we were living at my parents, and also use one every time when the kids go to their Granny’s house for lunch. They definitely prefer them to most highchairs & I think having kids sitting up to the table at meal times as soon as possible is really important.
This cars one looks quite fun, although I’m not sure having a back on a booster seat is necessary.
We are looking for a booster seat for Little Man at the moment and this looks great! x
That looks great! I always found it awkward when my girls were in highchair when we were having food – I felt like they weren’t a part of the table! But now both my girls are old enough to sit on the table with us! X
We got a booster for Little Man and it was really handy to take away with us or use for play, as you mention, like with play doh.
He looks so happy in it! I like the idea they become part of meal times with the family int heir own proper chair. x
Max definitely seems to have given it his seal of approval 🙂 #triedtested
This one looks so much better than our portable Munchkin one which literally has the smallest straps ever!
Max seems sold 🙂 We have something similar waiting to be tried at Grandpa’s when we go to visit him in Wales this August. Feeling better about using it now.
Great post!
This is a good idea for on the go, we are looking into something like this to take when we visit mine or hubbys parents! This looks much more sturdy that some of the others I have seen so far! x
My little boy used to love his booster seat too – although it wasn’t as cool as the cars one!
We are big fans of a booster seat and moved both kids from their highchair right after they turned one. It makes meal so much nicer when the little ones are at the table.
Ohh they are fab ain’t they…..I won one a few months ago….My fellas nephews son has got a lot of use out of it 🙂
I think my daughter would love this too! She’s ready for something like this
Sounds great, booster seats are always great for that transition to table, makes them feel much more grown up! Xx #triedtested
Awesome! I used booster seats with both of my kids! Great review. #triedtested
Such a good idea – I went for a wrap thing you tie to the chair but was a bit rubbish as it didn’t make them any higher. Will go for this type of thing when my second is big enough #triedtested
These are brilliant. We had one for Joe and he loved it, much more grown up than a high chair.
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Looks good. We never had a booster chair and sometimes it would have been useful #TriedTested
That looks really good! Leo’s just deciding he wants to join us all at the table so we need one! I like that there is a tray option! #triedtested
Aw how chuffed does he look! #TriedTested x