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This is another contemporary and modern high chair design made of birch. Also a very brilliant design in that the footrest actually can also become the seat. This allows the highchair to turn into a regular chair for the child (or for anyone). The result is that it doesn't become that unsightly plastic monstrosity after a few years relegated to the garage.
Svan is the Swedish word for swan. The company states that the curves of the main wood beam frame led to the name concept. And they also officially say that their chair is meant to grow with the child from 6 months all the way to adulthood. The seat and footrest are both adjustable so that your kid can be equal to the others at the table.
So what's the difference between this and the Tripp Trapp? One, there is a food tray table on the Svan, whereas the Tripp Trapp expects the users to put the high chair by the "adult table", meaning to a standard table height of around thirty inches. The Svan in comparison then can be a little farther pushed away from the big table as it has its own tray. The tray is totally dishwasher safe as well. It comes down to preference for something new or sticking with the standby. Some parents may prefer one method over the other, or even experiment by removing the Svan table.
Svan does require you to use an allen key (one of those s-shaped hexagon small assembly tools) in order to adjust the full chair height. They state this is actually safer. In this manner, no one accidentally drops the seat or changes the seat angle quickly. Good for avoiding any potential problems.
A 3-point safety harness centered on the waist and legs is used. The chair is also very environmentally and chemically friendly. It is Phtalate-free and all cushions, which are available separately in lots of color and style options, are PBDE-free as well.
Because the high chair can turn into a regular desk chair by simply shuffling around the wood panels and pieces, it's capable of a maximum weight hold up to 250 pounds. The total weight of the highchair with all the kit and seat cushion is only twenty pounds. So it's very movable around the house and simple storable. One note to keep in mind: this chair has not been noted as extremely stable compared to other models. This is because when in the standard position, there seems to be a bit more wobble. I don't personally have this experience, but I have been made aware with a friend in another city. It may be an isolated case, but like any product, be sure to research carefully.
There is a full two year warranty on the entire chair. Svan has a nice website which also clearly demonstrates the versatility of the chair through the different stages. It's an all around excellent choice for parents who wants a stylish alternative to the bulky typical high chair that's hard on the eyes. You certainly can't do that with your garden-variety large plastic unit from years past. The added bonus of turning into a full size regular wood desk chair is obviously a great addition for the future.
Svan High Chair - Mod and Modular
Ashley Coe is a successful businesswoman turned stay-at-home mom who enjoys sharing her research on all things baby, infant, toddler, and kids related. She lives in the Northwest US with her husband Arwyn and 2 young daughters. Her Comparing Baby Chairs [http://highchaircompare.com/] website has additional articles of interest.