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Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair Review

Functional high chair with long term potential as adult chair and step stool with useful features for feeding baby
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abiie beyond wooden high chair
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $220 List
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Manufacturer:   abiie
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor  ⋅  Mar 3, 2021
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RANKED
#2 of 8
  • Ease of Use - 30% 8.0
  • Ease of Cleaning - 25% 8.0
  • Quality - 25% 8.0
  • Ease of Set Up - 10% 3.0
  • Footprint/ Portability - 10% 5.0

The Skinny

The Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair is a cool chair that can grow with your child from babyhood through to adulthood (up to 250lbs). This chair is one of the rare options that offer the quality and versatility to truly last for years beyond your child's need for a high chair. This option easily adjusts to a toddler chair, step stool, or adult chair. It can pull up to your table or be adjusted high enough for counter height. Not only will it last for years, but it is stylish enough not to be hidden. We like the quick no-tool needed adjustments, the simple plastic tray, and the waterproof, stain-resistant cushion that makes it easy to clean. Overall, the Abiie might cost more than a straightforward high chair, but we think the quality, ease of cleaning, and long-term possibilities make it worth the price if your budget allows.
REASONS TO BUY
Long lifespan
Quality construction
Useful features
REASONS TO AVOID
Harder to assemble
Heavier

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Pros Long lifespan, quality construction, useful featuresQuality materials, easy to clean, folds for storage, auto-lock brakesPrice, folds for storage, wipe cleanEasy clean-up, inexpensive, reclines, 2-in-1 booster, durableIntriguing to baby, versatile long term use, booster, divided tray
Cons Harder to assemble, heavierHeavy, expensiveLarge footprint when open, stiff tray, fabric not machine washableTray does not lay flat, does not fold, tray can be trickyLower quality, stiffer parts, pickable foam
Bottom Line Functional high chair with long term potential as adult chair and step stool with useful features for feeding babyA well-built, easy to clean, foldable high chair that both you and your baby will enjoyAn inexpensive chair that folds for storing out of the way and offers the features you need for basic feeding of babies and toddlersAn affordable sturdy option that will get the job doneCute high chair with long-term potential as a booster or toddler chair that includes a divided tray insert and a 5-point harness
Rating Categories Abiie Beyond Wooden Peg Perego Siesta Graco Slim Snacker... Graco SimpleSwitch Infantino 4-in-1 Co...
Ease of Use (30%)
8.0
7.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
Ease of Cleaning (25%)
8.0
7.0
4.0
6.0
3.0
Quality (25%)
8.0
8.0
5.0
5.0
3.0
Ease of Set Up (10%)
3.0
9.0
6.0
5.0
8.0
Footprint/ Portability (10%)
5.0
6.0
6.0
4.0
8.0
Specs Abiie Beyond Wooden Peg Perego Siesta Graco Slim Snacker... Graco SimpleSwitch Infantino 4-in-1 Co...
Use Range 6mo-12y+
Max weight: 250 lbs
Recliner: Birth to 19.8 lbs
Upright: 6mo to 45 lbs
Up to 3y (no minimum age)
Max weight: 40 lbs
Highchair: Up to 37 lbs
Booster: Up to 60 lbs
High Chair/Booster: 6mo to 33 lbs
Toddler Chair: Up to 50 lbs
Harness 3 and 5-point 5-point 3 and 5-point 3 and 5-point 5-point
Dimensions 21.5"L x 17.5"W x 35"H 29.2"L x 23.5"W x 41.2"H 35"L x 21"W x 41"H 28.5"L x 23.5"W x 43"H 32"L x 24"W x 41"H
Footprint 2.6 sq ft 4.8 sq ft 5.1 sq ft 4.7 sq ft 5.3 sq ft
Weight 18.3 lbs 23 lbs 14 lbs 16.3 lbs 14.6 lbs

Our Analysis and Test Results

Abiie is the creator of "parenting products" hailing from Austin, Texas. They employ a team of engineers who strive to create products to enhance families' lives and raise children with easy-to-use parenting solutions. They hope to design products that integrate functionality and features with safety and aesthetics in mind.

Performance Comparison



abiie beyond wooden high chair - the abiie high chair is a quality chair with long-term potential and...
The Abiie high chair is a quality chair with long-term potential and easy-to-use features.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Use


This chair is a versatile option that has several different adjustment points depending on the age of the user and skill level. Depending on what you need, this high chair can work for babies, toddlers, children, or adults, and it can pull up to a table or a counter height island.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - adjustments to the abiie are easy and can be completed in seconds.
Adjustments to the Abiie are easy and can be completed in seconds.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

The adjustments are easy to make with no tools, and it feels sturdy, like something you'd really use as your child ages, instead of something an engineer thought would make it more marketable.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the plastic tray on the abiie is easy to remove with a single hand.
The plastic tray on the Abiie is easy to remove with a single hand.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

The plastic tray cover on this chair is easy to remove but not as smooth to get back in place. There are two buttons on the sides and slots to slide it into. While not challenging, it is somewhat stiff, and we think there is some potential for pinching if you aren't careful or observant.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the harness on the abiie is easy to use whether you choose a 3 or...
The harness on the Abiie is easy to use whether you choose a 3 or 5-point setup.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

The Abiie has a 5-point harness (can also be used as a 3-point) that is easy to adjust, even with a little one in the chair. The seat has 4 height options, and the footrest has 5. It can be used as a high chair, toddler chair, step stool, or chair for an adult.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the seat cushion on the abiie is easy to clean with a water-proof...
The seat cushion on the Abiie is easy to clean with a water-proof and stain-resistant surface you can wipe clean or spray off.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Cleaning


This tray is designed with cleanliness in mind, from the Anti-microbial heat sterilization of the wood to the thoughtful design of the padding and tray for easy cleaning. For anyone who has ever fed a child or watched a toddler feed themselves, you know messes are part of the deal. This chair comes with a stain-resistant, waterproof cushion that easily wipes clean with a wet cloth. The entire pad can be removed, so nothing gets stuck underneath or in any crack. You can even give it a good spray down in the shower if you need to! The plastic tray removes with one hand and is easy to hand wash or plop in the dishwasher (we recommend handwashing of all plastic for longevity).

abiie beyond wooden high chair - while there are some crevices on the abiie for food to hide, most...
While there are some crevices on the Abiie for food to hide, most are readily exposed by moving parts around to get things cleaned.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

The chair itself does have some cracks and crevices where food and liquids could get trapped or hide. But many of the parts are removable, exposing most locations where gunk can collect.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the abiie is solidly built and has durable construction using wood...
The Abiie is solidly built and has durable construction using wood and other materials designed to last for years.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Quality


This chair has much in common with other more popular adjustable wood high chairs we've seen and tested. With similar adjustability and longevity, it is easy to place them side by side with similar expectations. While we think this is a fine, quality option compared to most chairs, it isn't as sleek or finished looking as the similar options we've seen. However, it feels durable, sturdy, long-lasting, and all the moving parts and foam on our chair worked as they should without a hiccup. We suspect that most parents will be more than happy with the Abiie sitting front and center at their dinner table, given the savings over similar chairs.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the assembly of the abiie is straightforward and the instructions...
The assembly of the Abiie is straightforward and the instructions were useful, but we do think they could offer more detail and we urge the user to assemble the unit on a level surface before tightening bolts.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Set Up


This high chair has a longer setup time than much of the competition that often comes pre-assembled at least partially. The instructions are useful, but we've seen better. We noticed it is very important to assemble the chair on a level surface before tightening all of the bolts to avoid creating an uneven leg-related wobble. Luckily, you only need to set this chair up once as the adjustments after that are quick with no tools.

abiie beyond wooden high chair - the footprint of the abiie isn't as wide as the plastic competition...
The footprint of the Abiie isn't as wide as the plastic competition that often have significantly bigger footprints when open and in use.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Footprint and Portability


As a mostly wood chair, you can bet this option isn't a lightweight product, but it isn't as heavy as you might expect, with an overall weight of only 4 lbs over most of the competition at near 18 lbs. However, the footprint is smaller at 21.5"L x 17.5"W, compared to the chairs with wide-leg placement. It is small enough to move easily through doorways, and we had no trouble moving it from room to room.

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