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Fisher Price Rainforest

This parent-friendly high chair will keep your baby entertained while you're making dinner or cleaning up. The Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care High Chair includes a toy that snaps on the base tray, with rainforest animals, music, lights & sounds that provide various ways for the baby to play with them, stimulate the baby's senses and encourages developing of their motor skills. There is also a teething toy tethered to the tray. The chair's parent-friendly features such as one-handed tray removal, seven chair height adjustments and three recline positions, a dishwasher-safe insert tray, a wipeable vinyl seat cover and dishwasher-safe restraint straps. This model is designed for use up to 50 lbs (23 kg).

Safety 1st Vineland

Safety 1st's Vineland solid wood high chair is designed to fit in dining rooms of all styles. It has a classic, wooden look with pleasantly polished cherry finish and a machine-washable, removable seat pad to match. The food tray is plastic, which makes sense as it is a lot easier to clean than wood. It is adjustable and has four positions and a one-hand release mechanism with a special safety feature to prevent your baby from kicking it off. When the tray is removed, the chair remains with a fixed snack tray for desserts. The chair has a three point harness system, and is quite stable on its sturdy wooden legs without being too bulky. All in all, this is a pretty good high chair for babies who can sit on their own.

Ease of Storage

Although easy to fold, this high chair does not fold completely flat, and the legs do not lock into place.

There is a storage option on the back of the highchair for the tray & the clip-on toy, but according to reviews this isn't very practical because the toy sticks out.
The Vineland doesn't fold neatly away like some of the other baby high chairs. Rather, you'll find it is quite sturdy, but not as big as you'd expect it to be.

In fact, the Vineland is comfortable enough to store without folding, as it doesn't take up a lot of space. Its modest size is a good fit even in a small apartment kitchen.

Ease of Clean

With dishwasher-safe insert tray, Health Care� chair vinyl pad and removable, washable straps, the Fisher-Price Rainforest is an overall easy to clean high chair.

The removable vinyl seat cover can be wiped off very easily, and some people have even tossed it in the washing machine.

Some reviewers mentioned that since the piping and frills on the seat are fabric they cannot be wiped off as well as the vinyl seat, and need to be washed.

Tomato sauce leaves stains on the vinyl, and some parents had problems with food and liquids getting into the seams and creases of the seat and under the seat cushion, and then cannot be washed.

The tray insert is dishwasher safe, but sometimes food gets all over the rest of the tray, which cannot go in the dishwasher and has to be wiped clean.

The straps are easy to release and are dishwasher-safe. The toy is also dishwasher-safe, although some parents mentioned that it doesn't fit in a standard dishwasher and has to be washed by hand.
The vineland is not an easy to clean high chair. The seat cushion is cloth, so not so easy to wipe down like the vinyl ones. This means that more washings are required for cleaning, especially if your child is a messy eater.

The removable tray is dishwasher safe, so in theory, you can wash it with your other dishes, saving time. In practice, the way the chair's trays snap on to the chair and on top of each other, makes it harder to clean than you would expect.

Ease of Use

This is overall a very easy to use chair. It has features like 7 chair height adjustments and 3 recline positions, dual tray with an insert tray that can be removed with one hand and a 5-point harness with a crotch-bar. It is also dishwasher-safe.

The various height levels mean that you can bring the baby to table height when having a family dinner, lower her down to near-floor level when watching TV or having a snack, and other height levels in between to suit your needs.

The back recline can support infants who still cannot sit very well on their own, especially with the extra newborn pillow provided with the chair. The seat recline is also used by parents to put child in a more relaxed position for drinking their bottle or having a nap. Reviews from parents say that the back recline and height adjustments systems are easy, intuitive and work well. There have been some negative reviews from parents on the Fisher-Price Rainforest's performance. Many reviewers have reported on having had problems with the wheels (castors) brakes system, which makes them lock down randomly with even the slightest touch - something that can be rather annoying when you move the chair around.

Some people also mentioned that the tray was a bit loose and it was too easy for toddlers to unlatch the tray themselves, and knock it to the floor. The cup holder sections on the tray are too far away and may be hard to reach for younger or smaller babies. Another point mentioned by reviewers is that the footrest is not adjustable, and therefore not very useful.
The Vineland is usually easy and reliable. It is very sturdy and does not topple over easily like some other high chairs. However, it is not adjustable for up or down reclining, and the back of the chair is at amost a 90 degrees angle. This makes the Vineland not very suitable for young children who can not sit on their own.

The food tray has four adjustments and a guard that will not allow a child to put his feet into the tray's adjustment handle. This ensures that your baby will not accidently remove the tray while eating.

The food tray fits well on the chair, and can be adjusted so it is closer or further away from the baby. It is usually quite easy to pull out for cleaning, but doing it single-handedly - while holding your baby - may prove a little difficult.

The three-point harness is confusing for some parents, and may seem low quality. These seem to be isolated incidents and not a recurring issue with the chair.

The seat pad is a little on the thin side, and some parents commented that it could be a little thicker. However, you need to remember that this is a chair for baby, and the thin cushion is probably enough. The seat is attached with velcros, and is easily removable for cleaning.

The Vineland's base is not much broader than its top, meaning that there is ample leg room around it for when you need to put your baby in or take her out of the chair. You don't have to stoop to do it like with some of the other high chairs.

Ease of Set-up

There are mixed reviews regarding the ease of assembly of this product. Though many reviews said it was easy to assemble, some people have struggled with the screws.
The Vineland requires a little assembly after you buy it, and it is sold with clear instructions and all the tools you need.

While this is a very sturdy high chair, it is still a breeze to set up. You will usually need 5 to 10 minutes to assemble the chair, and most buyers report that they had no problem whatsoever with it.

The only problem you may encounter with the Vineland's set up is a slight wobble to the chair after assembly is complete. Watch out for this as you put it together and you'll be fine.

Entertainment for Baby

This high chair will keep your baby entertained while you make dinner, clean or just get stuff done around the house. It includes a toy that snaps on the bottom tray, with rainforest animals, activating music, lights and sounds, providing various ways for the baby to play with. Not only does the toy keep your baby entertained when you are busy with your chores, it also stimulates the baby's senses and encourages developing of their motor skills. The snap-on toy can be either parent-activated, playing six one-minute songs and lights, or baby-activated to interactively switch light and music on, and watch a cute animal peek from a tree.The high chair also comes with a teething toy that is tethered to the tray, and is dishwasher-safe. According to parents' reviews, the toy is a huge success with the little ones, and some like to play with it also when not seated in the chair. Some people have commented that when the toy was clipped on the tray it was hard to reach for little babies. The toy requires three AA batteries.
The Vineland does not have any toys or something similar to entertain your baby when sitting with no food.

Style

The Fisher-Price Rainforest has vibrant colors and a very cute animals and rainforest print. Some people think it's adorable, others don't like that it stands out against their dining area d�cor. It is really a matter of taste and whether or not you mind having multi-colored baby gear in your dining area. Also, some reviewers mentioned being disappointed with the off-white color of the frame.
The Vineland looks very attractive with its elegant, rich, dark wood finish, The wood and the seat pad both look quite good and are of natural, neutral colors. The colors make the chair blend nicely in almost any dining room, regardless of the wall or dining table colors. Unlike many other high chairs, that always look 'baby-ish', the Vineland becomes almost like a real piece of furniture.

When you first lay your eyes on the Vineland it looks a little too bulky. This feeling goes away once you get used to the high chair. When you start using it, you'll find that when it's pulled up towards the table, it is like any other chair - only more sturdy.

The Vineland is not perfect in terms of style. Like many types of wooden furniture, the high chair's wood is soft and may scratch easily. Additionally, some buyers complained that the chair's colors are not exactly as asvertised. The seat pad and removable tray are neutral cream color,unlike in some of the photos.

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Fisher Price Rainforest

Average rating: 5 / 5
based on 231 customer reviews
Feel factor: 19


Great high chair

(Score 5/5)

I bought this high chair for my soon to be great granddaughter. I was very pleased with it as were the soon to be Mommy and Daddy. It seems very sturdy and being able to fold it is a plus.

Posted on: 2010-09-25
By Loni



worth it!

(Score 5/5)

I was hesitant to buy this high chair at first because of the color design. I was looking for the subtle look. However, what I like about this high chair is that it is neutral for the color and design - that I even gave this to my goddaughter as her christening gift. I like the fact that this high chair has a toy and includes a dishwasher-safe tray. My son enjoys playing with the toy and I like the convenience of the washable tray.

Posted on: 2010-09-16
By qt_mom



Rainforest High Chair

(Score 4/5)

I am a grandmother and I take care of my grandchildren, some of which are still using this highchair. I purchased it because of price, color, and quality. I have been very pleased with it as it is durable and easy to clean. Fisher-Price makes affordable, quality toys and baby gear. I look to them before all others. Then I compare. This one comes with a toy that plays music and spins around. Once the child is old enough to play with it, they are entertained while I get their food or do things around the kitchen.
The only thing I don't like is the way the tray removes. On the old Fisher-Price chair, you could take off the tray from the side very easy with one hand, while carrying the baby. The side latches on this tray are so far under the tray that it is impossible to reach even when you are not carrying the baby. It does have a front latch to use and I can use it, but sometimes the movement with my age is difficult. I love the chair so much, I bought 2 more for my daughters to use at their homes.

Posted on: 2010-09-06
By V. LaRue Beckley



Love this high chair

(Score 5/5)

We love, love, love this high chair. This is by far one of the best purchases we have made. I researched highchairs quite extensively before this purchase and even when I bought this highchair was not sure that I had made the right decision (not being able to see it in any store). Now that we have this chair I am convinced that we made the best decision!! Our daughter loves the toy and I love that I can get her bottle and food ready while she is happily entertained. That alone is worth its weight in gold. The head support is made of fabric so she is very comfortable and her head does not get sweaty (a big plus). It is very easy to wipe down with a cloth and the straps are easily removable and wash well in the washing machine. My parents purchased the Chicco (one of the other chairs I had been considering) for use at their home. It is a good highchair however I vastly prefer the Fisher-Price. The Fisher-Price chair will allow her to sit fully upright; in the Chicco in the most upright position she is still slightly reclined. The tray is lower on her torso with the Fisher-Price making it easier for her to reach items on her tray. Also her head gets very sweaty in the Chicco, which she does not like. Another advantage of the Fisher-Price is that the t-bar is part of the chair not on the bottom of the tray...so much easier to handle. The only negative about the Fisher-Price is that is does not recline back as far as I would like (The Chicco has a better reclining feature.) (A small negative in my mind. ) This highchair is much less expensive than most of the other products on the market which is one of the reasons I thought that it might not be as good. Boy was I wrong. In hindsight I do not know why I wasted so much time and energy making this decision as this was a no-brainer.

Posted on: 2010-08-31
By TRK
Helpful index: 100%



great high chair

(Score 5/5)

A great high chair: very comfortable for my daughter and easy to clean for me. The toys that come with it are also cool: the tiger is attached on a little cable so that it doesn't fall on the floor when my daughter plays with it and the tree-like toy with sounds and music keeps my daughter occupied. The great thing is that both toys can be used without the high chair, too.

Posted on: 2010-08-25
By Gosia

Safety 1st Vineland

Average rating: 4 / 5
based on 32 customer reviews
Feel factor: 10


High chair isn't safe.

(Score 1/5)

My son was sitting in this high chair and banged his head on the tray as he fell asleep. He hit his head so hard that the hospital accused me of child abuse. DO NOT BUY THIS HIGH CHAIR if your children fall asleep after eating.

Posted on: 2010-05-23
By Carol Hunt



Nice High chair

(Score 4/5)

This high chair is very beautiful and not too difficult to clean. I got tired of washing the cover so I have him just sitting on the wood. It's a little uncomfortable I'm sure, but he doesn't seem to mind. Overall, this is a great high chair and I highly recommend it.

Posted on: 2010-01-30
By Christy Elam



Would recommened

(Score 5/5)

Bought this as a gift and she loves it still uses it today, 2years later.

Posted on: 2009-08-02
By Ashley Cheramie



Perfect

(Score 5/5)

Really easy to assemble, great price and good quality, I have to say I am quite impressed. I love it. Not to mention it goes well with my house!
However, it is more of a cherrywood color.Definately reccomend it. No sense in spending 150-200 on 'brand name' sort-o speak.

Posted on: 2009-07-10
By Crystal Anderson



Best Real Wood High Chair

(Score 5/5)

We are very satisfied with this high chair. I shopped around a lot and almost settled for a plastic high chair until I found this one. DH assembled it in less than 10 minutes. It is very sturdy, easy to put baby in and out, tray truly moves with one hand, and top tray pops out for easy cleaning. I am so glad we found this chair and didn't settle!

Posted on: 2009-07-06
By C. Briceno

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