27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Graco Harmony Highchair - Perfect for a special needs baby!, September 12, 2005
This review is from: Harmony High Chair - Windsor (Baby Product)
I have been looking for a high chair that will help my son sit properly. I hope this review increases the stars on this product because it deserves it.
My son has Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21 and I can't find a high chair that will give him the ability to sit up correctly and be able to eat comfortably at the same time, the Graco Harmony Highchair was able to do both!
The 5 point harness gives him the support he needs in the upper torso and the recline feature of four settings allows him to "kick back and relax" if he needs to. I like the wash off fabric on the seat, very nice and though it doesn't hold itself down with clips attached to the seat itself, it stays in place nicely. The tray sits close enough to him, but doesn't push into his stomach, giving him a little extra support. Also, I love the removable snack tray and how easy it cleans up. Also, when it's in use it's nice to use the seperate compartments to show him different colors of food. I like the mini snack tray too, that will come in handy when he starts finger foods.
The only negative comments I would make is that it took a bit to get the legs into the sockets when setting it up and it doesn't glide as easily as I would like across the kitchen floor, but it doesn't scratch either.
If you're looking for a special needs highchair that is affordable (as many of these types of chairs run up to $500), this is the chair for you. Plus, this chair looks normal and functions normally, making us and our son not feel like he's different from everyone else because he needs special equipment to help him sit up straight.
Lastly, I love that this chair will grow with our son and that it's so light weight. One reviewer said they thought it wasn't safe, I totally disagree, I think if you set it up properly it works well for the price and style. No, it's not the Cadillac of highchairs, but it's pretty good for the price and quality.
Thank you Graco, nice job!
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62 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I am tired of fighting this chair, October 7, 2005
This review is from: Harmony High Chair - Windsor (Baby Product)
This chair seemed pretty good at first but now that my little one eats crumby things its a gigantic pain. the crumbs get in all the nooks and crannies and I have to *completely* disasemble this stupid chair at least 3 times a day to clean it. I am sick of it. The baby food gets stuck in the crevases and ruffles as well so i have to wash this every feeding as well and hang it out to dry. EVERY TIME. *sigh* get something easier to clean like one of those wooden ones.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not so easy, August 10, 2005
This review is from: Harmony High Chair - Windsor (Baby Product)
We have only had this high chair about a week, but it doesn't seem to be all it's cracked up to be.
Pros: I saw a few reviews that said it was very difficult/complicated to assemble. I did not really have any problems at all. Our 4 month old daughter is just getting into eating more solid foods (rice cereal, etc) so it is very messy. We have not had any issues with the clean up thus far. The 5 point harness does appear to be very sturdy, although we have not used it yet as she is not in her chair until we are right there ready to feed her. It is very easy to move around, almost to a fault (see Cons below). It does have numerous height adjustments to fit to your table, as well as a number of setting for the recliner.
Cons: The "one-hand" adjustment requires more than one hand, plus your foot to hold the chair down. I do not have any major issues with the recliner, although I can see how it could be extremely difficult for a number of people to push the handle down and adjust the recliner at the same time using only one hand. It is extremely easy to move around, even when the locks are on. We have linoleum floors in our kitchen/dining room and the wheels just slide across it like glass.
I don't think it is so bad that we are going to return it or anything, but if we did need to buy a new one I would definitely look at some others first.
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