Inglesina Zuma Highchair, Orange

Inglesina Zuma Highchair - Orange
My husband is an orthopedic surgeon and was against high chairs because of the number of injuries he sees from high chair use. As anyone reading this would understand you HAVE to have one! I did research and found the Zuma Chair and decided to try it out. I LOVE it - it is easy to adjust, is compact when folded up, there are TWO tray inserts that can be put in the dishwasher, the chair adjusts for several positions making it good for younger babies who may not be sitting up yet, it feels sturdy, is easy to clean and it looks great! My husband thinks it is a great high chair because it is stable and the chair is secure without holes that might catch a leg or arm.

UPDATE 09/18/2010

I still love the chair, however, I overlooked one major issue. This chair only goes up to 33 pounds and since my daughter was born at 10 pounds, I am suspecting she will only be able to use it up until she is 1.5 to 2. Also, now that she is bigger, the tray is still too far away and I would prefer it to be a little closer.

I wanted a modern chair that has a sleek design, that can be collapsed completely (meaning, the entire frame collapses and the chair doesn't only slide down the frame like other chairs) and that is stable. This chair has it all. It looks great, it's easy to clean and complements any space with its beautiful design. I don't find the distance of the tray to be a problem at all, as my daughter likes to lean forward...if anything, I think chairs with little space in between will annoy the baby when it gets older, as they will have no space to move. The chair can be reclined and this way I am still able to give her water in...Read more

So, after using this highchair for one year, here's my summary:
PROS:
Stylish and attractive design
Legs fold up easily
Tall

CONS:
Multiple seat padding/cover allows food to collect on the seat in the screw holes, velcro strips, and buckle attachment holes
Tray is not horizontally adjustable


This is a very stylish, sturdy, attractive high chair, but has significant functional drawbacks. Perhaps my child is unusually messy, or I am not a good cleaner, but the food getting trapped underneath the padding is a big problem. It gets stuck and, unless I apply amazing amounts of bleach, starts to rot and really smell. I wash the pads weekly, or more, and have started putting plastic bags underneath them to try to help prevent the problem. A single piece cover seems to largely eliminate this problem. I think it is also exacerbated because you can't push the tray closer to the baby's tummy, meaning more room for food to...Read more