Ease of Storage
How easy will it be to store this high chair when not in use, and where can you stash it?
One of the highlights of this high chair is that it is a super space saver.
It is very compact, stands upright on its own (no need to lay against a wall), and fits where other highchairs don't.
According to reviews it folds remarkably flat and when folded, can easily fit in a pantry or broom closet of even be slid next to the fridge.
Ease of Clean
After every good meal comes the cleaning-up. With mashed food, spilled drinks and grubby hands everywhere within your child's reach and beyond, cleaning can be a dreadful chore, or a piece-of-cake. How easy will it be to get this high chair clean of the post-meal mess?
The Graco Contempo is easy to clean, with features like a dishwasher-safe pull-out tray insert (some versions come with 2 insert trays), and easy to wipe-off base tray, quality machine-washable upholstery and a spare seat cover.
According to reviews, the removable seat pad is easily wiped clean and can be machine-washed separately.
Some parents commented that it is a bit difficult to get the cover off for washing and to put it back on again. Also, the extra seat cover provided is fabric, rather than vinyl.
Food can sometimes get caught between the trays, which means the base tray needs to be wiped-clean because it doesn't fit in standard dishwashers.
The straps are not removable and cannot be washed in a dishwasher or washing machine, just wiped clean.
Ease of Use
As parents, we don't only wish to make mealtime an enjoyable experience for our children, but also to minimize the hassle and mealtime madness. An easy-to-use high chair can help us achieve that.
This high chair gets very good reviews on its ease of use.
The 6 height levels allow you to have your baby at table height or at your level. The easy to use recline provides body support for infants and a comfortable position for feeding or an after-meal bottle or nap. There is also a soft infant head support, for extra comfort.
The double tray is an advantage. You can use both the snap-on top tray and the bottom one.
The 5-point harness is also very easy to use and designed for quick removal of the baby when the harness is unsnapped.
There are excellent reviews from parents on the recline feature, the height adjustment mechanism, and the overall ease of use of the Graco Contempo.
According to reviews the wheels are easy to roll, although may be squeaky sometimes. Very few reviews mentioned any problem with the castors (wheels) locking system. Some reviewers mentioned that it may be too easy for toddlers to pull up the top tray and spill food. Also the un-adjustable footrest is not very functional.
Ease of Set-up
How easy will it be for you to assemble the high chair you just bought?
One of the highlights of this product is that it comes fully assembled and can be used straight out of the box.
Entertainment for Baby
How do you keep your child busy, happy and most of all - out of your way, when you are fixing their meals or cleaning their post-meal mess? Some high chairs offer an integrated solution.
The Graco Contempo doesn't come with any toys. You can purchase toys separately from Graco's Mix n' Match series.
Style
Today's high chairs come in many designs, patterns and colors. Some have cheerful, vibrant colors and cute prints, others have a chic, modern design that can blend with your dining room d�cor.
The Graco Contempo has a contemporary, sleek and stylish design, and it comes in a variety of modern patterns and more neutral colors.
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Feel factor: 18
Awesome highchair!
(score 5/5)
Great highchair with awesome features! Easily adjust height and seat back can be fully upright or somewhat reclined. Top of tray can be removed for easy cleaning. Three point safety harness is very easy to attach and release. Tray can be moved with one hand. Very happy with this product and highly recommended.
Posted on: 2010-09-18
By Sandbillcrane
Graco Contempo Highchair, Rittenhouse
(score 5/5)
pattern is wonderful even though i havent used it yet it looks very roomy& it reclines only thing is the seat is cloth wich isnt a good idea for a high chair since it will be used for feeding but over all its 1 of the best highchairs i have looked at and compared
Posted on: 2010-09-10
By cdgdb
Good for two years
(score 3/5)
PROS:
1. This chair is very stable.
2. Entire seat is washable. I throw mine in the washer.
3. Folds flat in a snap for those with small kitchens or multiple chairs.
Cons:
1. Hard to reassemble the seat after wash.
2. At around 15 mo. my daughter figured out how to take the inner tray out (and fling it).
3. At age 2 she could buckle and unbuckle herself making it quite unsafe to leave her unattended even for a minute.
4. Few month later now she has figured out how to use the lower bar and foot rest as steps to climb up.
5. She is two years four months now she is able to remove the main tray by pressing the latch.
Bottomline:
My child has eaten almost every meal in this chair. Except for a little phase she went through when she did not like sitting in it she enjoys it as well. Thus making it the most useful baby gear we purchased. My child is an average size child and i have been quite surprised with her ability to do the above mentioned things.
Overall, it is still a good chair and we still use it as she is not ready to sit at a table yet. I believe if Graco can make this a toddler proof chair it would be a superb product.
Posted on: 2010-09-02
By AS
Thank you graco
(score 4/5)
These highchairs are fabulous. I have twins so I had to buy two highchairs. These were not super expensive and they are easy to clean easy to store and fold easily. I can't say enough great things about the pattern as well. A great purchase.
Posted on: 2010-08-30
By Chelsea
Great highchair
(score 5/5)
We love this highchair. Its very comfortable, SUCH a beautiful design for boy or girl, and easy to wash. My only bad thing to say is that the dishwasher safe tray NEVER fits in the dishwasher..its huge and it doesn't fit right in any dishwasher so if you are looking for a highchair with a easy dishwasher safe tray, probably not the best one. But this chair makes up for it : )
Posted on: 2010-08-28
By Bs Mom