Booster seat for mealtimes for a 3 year old?

[SebsC]

Hi all! My three year old is too big now for a highchair(used to use a Phil and tends clip on one). He's still a bit too small to sit on a grown ups chair - we've tried stacking pillows but it's not stable enough. Have looked on the Internet for a booster seat suited for age 3+, preferably that can fit different chair sizes if we bring it when we are out and about (so not too bulky) and isn't too expensive. I'm not having much luck. Does anyone have any suggestions for what they've got/use for this in between stage that won't break the bank? Many thanks!

[snowboarder]

We have tripp trapps for our boys which are great for this stage (not that they want to use them, kneeling on an adult chair seems to be the preferred seating method in our house :-/) - but how about something like this from ikea? Not sure how tall they actually are....

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50207036/

But generally my three year old won't hear of being in any kind of 'high' chair, especially when out and about!

[SebsC]

Thanks snowboarder! I seem to be quite fortunate in that for now at least, my son seems happy to sit at the table and not run away, but not sure how long that will last! That IKEA chair looks great for keeping at home but wondered if there's something out there that's a bit more portable. The Tripp traps look good but would need to get one second hand as a bit pricey - might have a look on eBay!

[Oxalis]

My 3yo uses a Minene booster cushion

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Minene-Booster-Cushion-White-Dots/dp/B007CVXV42/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1400603402&sr=8-8&keywords=booster+cushion

It is basically a firm foam cushion. It straps onto the chair so it is fairly secure. I don't take it out but it would fit in a back pack/under a buggy. I thought it would get dirty but it has been fine, just sponged off any spills. The cover can be washed if necessary.

[Crokes]

We've used a Prince Lionheart booster -not cheap but very sturdy, no need for straps and easy to wipe clean (my 5 year old still uses one). You can get them on ebay sometimes too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prince-Lionheart-Soft-Booster-Orange/dp/B001EBJ9D8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400609561&sr=8-1&keywords=prince+lionheart+booster

[buggie]

Stokke do a booster seat called Handysitt which hooks over the top of the chair (v like ones in Rocca if you've ever been there). Can get them at v reasonable prices on eBay.

[minder]

Try a Baby Polar Gear booster seat. I use them for my 2 year old mindees and they're ok and also portable and won't break the bank. Mothercare sell them.

[SebsC]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will have a look at them all and see if any of the more expensive ones are on eBay.

[Mellors]

I'm afraid I am on the kneeling up on a grown up chair too - its too short a phase I think to faff about with (yet more) stuff.

Or, when the weather is glorious as it has been lately, we have a lot of "picnics" in the back garden (and sometimes in the front room when its pouring) and all sit on the picnic rug for e.g lunch - solves the problem and you can just shake the mess off outisde after :D

[emahoney64]

I have just advertised a Handysitt here if anyone would like one.

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1328316

Thanks.

[se15mum]

My son used a Beabe booster seat this weekend and it was great - gave great height too