Made the same decision with the Antilop and couldn't be more satisfied! I also love how lightweight it is to move around. Would be interested in family food diaries! I sort of did something similar here but it's a bit more of a highlight reel 😅 https://candidfoodjournal.substack.com/p/baby-led-cooking
Love this post! The highlight reel format definitely would make it easier for folks to say yes to rather than committing to through-writing an entire week's worth of food... much to think about!
Thanks! Yeah... or maybe just people's own MVPs? The meals they make again and again and don't have to think about hahaha. Currently trying to build a list of ours...
I'm a speech pathologist and have supported many picky eaters' families over the last few years--the Antilop and Trip Trapp are the two most recommended high chairs in the field. You aren't just doing something "good enough" by choosing this high chair, you're doing what many SLP's and feeding therapists recommend. Don't sell yourself short!
I totally agree on the lesson of “good enough is actually great,” and try to internalize that as much as possible. We also have this high chair and love it for all the reasons you noted.
The one problem I have with it is that the legs stick out farther than I think. I understand it’s for stability, but my brain always thinks I’m clearing the leg when I try to maneuver around it without looking down and I trip every time!
Oh that is very true about the legs being wider and making it very trippable! I think every standing high chair has the same issue — like you said, wider base for stability; I definitely remember that being true of the trip trapp and the graco one.
💯 on the "good enough" solutions. I keep learning that unless there's a real problem to solve, whatever you're doing is probably great
It’s the hardest lesson for me as a perfectionist but also the most freeing
Made the same decision with the Antilop and couldn't be more satisfied! I also love how lightweight it is to move around. Would be interested in family food diaries! I sort of did something similar here but it's a bit more of a highlight reel 😅 https://candidfoodjournal.substack.com/p/baby-led-cooking
Love this post! The highlight reel format definitely would make it easier for folks to say yes to rather than committing to through-writing an entire week's worth of food... much to think about!
Thanks! Yeah... or maybe just people's own MVPs? The meals they make again and again and don't have to think about hahaha. Currently trying to build a list of ours...
Oooh excellent idea!! Building the MVP list for The New Family Table was super fun. Excited to see your MVP list!
I'm a speech pathologist and have supported many picky eaters' families over the last few years--the Antilop and Trip Trapp are the two most recommended high chairs in the field. You aren't just doing something "good enough" by choosing this high chair, you're doing what many SLP's and feeding therapists recommend. Don't sell yourself short!
Wow amazing to hear! Thanks for sharing that ❤️
I totally agree on the lesson of “good enough is actually great,” and try to internalize that as much as possible. We also have this high chair and love it for all the reasons you noted.
The one problem I have with it is that the legs stick out farther than I think. I understand it’s for stability, but my brain always thinks I’m clearing the leg when I try to maneuver around it without looking down and I trip every time!
Oh that is very true about the legs being wider and making it very trippable! I think every standing high chair has the same issue — like you said, wider base for stability; I definitely remember that being true of the trip trapp and the graco one.
I love food diaries too: The Green Spoon does family ones that are fun to read.
thanks for the rec!