Chicco Polly Highchair with Double Pad Pattern: Carnevale

I got this high chair after reading rave reviews about it from more than one parenting magazine-- of all the models tested, they put this one at or otherwise near the top. So I was pretty confident about my purchase, thinking that this must be the perfect chair for my child.

Except that, well, it's not perfect, not at all. To be fair, it *does* have several nice features, including two trays (the orange one pops off, so you can use the white one underneath for the next meal if you like) and an adjustable footrest. And yes, the blue/yellow color combination is every bit as bright and cheery as it looks in the photograph.

For me, however, that about sums up the positive points. On the down side:

*The seat belts are very easily stained, even if you wipe them off right away-- mine are now a faded tomato sauce color, thanks to spaghetti night.

*Food can get *underneath* the vinyl seat, which I didn't realize until last week when we...Read more

I gave it a four because as I've said it's not perfect.

I love the colors and design. The adjustable foot rest is a big plus. The seat is very comfortable and cushiony because it's double vinyl padding. It folds up easily. The chair's height is also adjustable.

It has two trays, you can use the lower tray (big white) when the upper tray (yellow) is in the washer or you're waiting for it to dry off if you had it handwashed.

Since the chair's height can be adjusted and the big white tray is removable, your child can use this chair for a long time. He/she can use it as a regular chair when he/she gets bigger.

The seat belts get stained easily. I just soak them in warm water and mild detergent every week though I wipe them with wipes and dry paper towel every meal to lessen the stains. I think there are food that can really stain certain materials, so be careful. It's also better to wipe the chair after each meal to avoid staining the...Read more