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Hi Emma,

We have the 3 position booster from Argos cat 375/4535 at £12.99. Weve used it loads whilst out on holidays/freinds etc.  Our little girl is two and half now. I cant remember exactly when she started using it.

We have used it at a couple of freinds BBQ's on the cheap rigid PVC patio furniture chairs - you know the ones that come in green or white. This has worked fine.

You could use the Booster and a plastic chair camping.  If you cant fit the plastic chair in, just buy one when you arrive and donatete it when you leave. Argos, poundstretcher, DiY places all do them fo about £5.

Might be a cheaper option than the Mothercare chair.

I used a cheap white plastic highchair from Ikea...the same ones they have in the cafe. It and the optional tray were £13. The legs are just four easily removable poles and the seat takes up less room than a booster seat...you can fit a gas bottle inside! And the removable tray is flat. You need to add reins, but it`s a very sturdy, easily cleanable highchair, and extremely stable. I ended up using it at home as well, because it was just so much more practical than the house chair. My daughter was still using it on campsites when she was nearly three.

 I think it would take up less room than a booster seat plus folding chair, be safer, last longer and be cheaper.

We already had the booster, but as Val said we wouldn't use it with a folding chair, only a rigid one..  I know the Ikea chair you are talking about and it's an excellent solution especially with the legs being detachable. For £13 it seems like a steal.

Quote: Originally posted by Emma H on 10/06/2005

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Had a look at the ikea site - highchair looks ideal - especially the price!!

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Trust me...it`s one of the best bits of kiddy camping equipment I ever bought. Remember to get the tray as well, because it`s great for the toddler to draw and squelch dough or whatever on while you do the cooking.

Sorry don't know if I'm being thick - I had a look at the ikea site but can't see one for £13 and I'm not sure which highchair you all mean.  Does anyone know the name of it?

Thanks in advance.

Rebekah

My mum got me this seat made from material (cotton) what you sat the child in and tied it to the chair , it was great as it took up no room at all

similar to this

http://www.gltc.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?language=en-GB&productID=G8002&CatID=SS05HighchairsBooster

I've just seen a fold up chair at www.minimarvellous.co.uk for £34.99 its got a metal frame and polysetser seat and looks like a proper high chair (no trya though) its item no 4826.  Folds up into a small bag.

kate

Quote: Originally posted by Skatty on 10/06/2005

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http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=7&productId=53018&langId=-20&parentCats=10106*10196

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Don`t you just hate it when things go DOWN in price after you`ve bought one?

Kate

Thank you so much - that fold up chair looks fantastic and I'm definitely ordering one today.

Rebekah

I am another fan of the IKEA chair! One of the nicest things I found was that without the front tray, the chair is at a good height for the child to sit at the table with everyone else, as it will tuck under the table top for a normal sized table.

Another practical feature is that the chair is one smooth surface, so it is incredibly easy to keep clean - no seams or corners for sticky crumbs to get caught down! Also I think I read somewhere that the seat can be cleaned in a dishwasher!