Picking a highchair was a daunting task, there are just so many to choose from and it's hard to know if it's the right one for you and your baby until you actually try it out. I feel like we lucked out though because we picked the Evenflo Bria RightSeat Multistage High Chair after a bunch of research and we actually love it. Of course it's not perfect but here's the ups and downs we have experienced.
Easy to Clean
This is my favourite aspect of the Evenflo Bria Rightseat highchair. The seat, tray footrest and entire structure is smooth and easy to wipe clean. Even when we serve high-staining foods like spaghetti sauce or beets, it has yet to stain the tray or seat.
There aren't any small crevices for the food to get stuck in and because of the open area at the base of the bucket seat, you can sweep any crumbs or food right off the seat. The food does tend to get caught and built up between their legs, and sometimes it's bit difficult to sweep out because of the strap that's there, but over all it's still easy to clean.
The try is dishwasher safe which we haven't really used yet, but it's a nice feature to have.
The base is a U shape, so it's also easy to sweep out all the mess from under the chair after the meal (because let's be real most of the food is going to end up there anyway.)
The Straps are a Bummer
The standard three point straps that come with the Evenflo Bria Rightseat highchair are probably the worst part of the design. We got the Sage colour which comes with white fabric straps and the straps were stained within a few day of using the highchair.
Even with weekly soaking and cleaning they are a rainbow of reds and greens and browns which is annoying. It's such a beautiful chair and the stained straps really degrade the overall aesthetic.
The straps are easy to remove from the chair which is a positive at least.
Adjustable Footrest
The footrest is adjustable and can be moved up or down. My 9-month-old's feet do not reach the footrest even on the highest setting though, so it does not create solid foot support for younger babies.
The Tray
The tray is easy to remove and has a lot of room for baby to make a mess (and I mean that in a good way.) It did take me a moment to figure out how to remove the tray and at first it felt really awkward, but if you reach around the back of the tray and remove one side at a time it makes it much easer.
One thing to be weary of is that it is easy to accidentally pinch your babies fingers when putting the tray in place. If your baby is in the chair first, their hands naturally go to the bar in front of them. The try slides over that bar and if you're not careful you can pinch their fingers when clicking the tray into place (oops!)
Grows with your baby/toddler/child
The bucket seat and the foot rest both adjust, and the high chair is designed to convert into a toddler chair ad a youth chair. The tray is attached for the the infant high chair, and then the tray is removed for the toddler chair which pulls up to the table. The final stage, the youth chair, removes the bucket seat for kids who can sit on their own.
Mode 1 - Children at least ages 6 months+ (able to sit upright unassisted), with a maximum weight of 40 lb / 18.1 kg
Mode 2 - Children at least ages 6 months+ (able to sit upright unassisted), with a maximum weight of 40 lb / 18.1 kg
Mode 3 - Children able to walk unassisted, with a maximum weight of 100 lb / 45.4 kg
Doesn't take too much space
The U-shaped base is strong and supportive but doesn't take up so much space with wide splayed legs. The base is about the same area as the seat so it doesn't feel like the legs are a tripping hazard.
Easy to Assemble
No extra tools are needed for the set up of the Evenflo Bria RightSeat Multistage High Chair so anyone can do it. The instructions were clear and the parts fit together well.
Overall, we're happy with our Evenflo Bria RightSeat Multistage High Chair and would recommend this highchair for babies, toddlers and beyond.