"I'd seen these highchairs in fancy cafes and restaurants, and had always admired their trendy, contemporary look.

Because they're made entirely from wood I'd always thought they looked a bit uncomfortable, but my 11-month-old daughter immediately preferred it to her regular padded plastic one. She would always get a bit frustrated with the slightly reclined backrest of her old highchair, but the clever ergonomic design of the Tripp Trapp, and its adjustable seat and footrest, enouraged her to sit up really straight, which she loved.