Mockingbird High Chair Review: All the Mess, None of the Stress

Mockingbird’s Serious Parenting Pedigree 

Mockingbird is a modern baby gear brand known mostly for its Single-to-Double Stroller, which TQE editor Aliza can’t say enough good things about. The brand recently expanded its horizons to include some additional products for parents, such as the bassinet (with a stand, I might add), and now the High Chair. Mockingbird prides itself on offering luxury products at more affordable prices than other high-end baby gear brands (without skimping on features!). But while Mockingbird is on a mission to “empower parents by supporting you every step of the way and offering well-designed products that provide real value,” I was on a mission of my own: to find out if this new high chair lives up to the reputation of the brand’s existing products. 

The Anatomy of a Good High Chair

Like any great invention, Mockingbird’s High Chair was born out of a need for a better product – other high chairs on the market just weren’t cutting it. From hard-to-reach nooks and crannies to fabric straps that couldn’t be cleaned, high chairs have a lot of frustrating intricacies – and the brand’s team knew there had to be a better way to design a high chair. So, they got to work.

First, with cleaning in mind, the chair is crevice-free in the seat. That means your sweet baby, try as they may, can’t save some for later (on accident or on purpose). When you get your child up, wiping is as easy as wiping a counter. Simply gather all the crumbs, spray it, and wipe it away… and it is good as new. On top of this, the tray comes with a removable, dishwasher safe liner, meaning no more cumbersome tray-washing six times a day. Finally, and perhaps most exciting in my book, the high chair offers silicone straps that are removable and drumroll please… are dishwasher safe! Say goodbye to your gross-looking fabric straps that haven’t looked clean since day one. These puppies are the first on the market (only available on Mockingbird’s High Chair) and might just change your life. 

Cleaning is important, of course, but what about safety? Mockingbird prides itself on keeping your child safe and comfortable, too. The safety harness is easy to adjust and includes 5-points of contact to ensure your kiddo stays completely safe in their chair. The brand’s assembly process is just as impressive. I recently spent over an hour assembling a different high-end high chair and candidly, it sucked. I was so frustrated and had to redo several steps in the process. Ain’t no parent got time for that! Mockingbird knows that, too, and has made set-up quick and uncomplicated. 

Of course, no product is perfect. My only two complaints: it doesn’t fold up, which could frustrate parents who like to store things away when not in use. The lack of folding does mean fewer crevices for food and crumbs to accumulate, though!  In addition, it does only come in the white colorway at the moment. With two large, black pups, white doesn’t cut it around my house. Fur gets everywhere and we usually opt for darker colors!