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- Folds flat
- No assembly required
- Multiple height adjustments
- Footrest is not adjustable
- Can be hard to clean
- Some parents say wheels scratch floors
The Graco Contempo Highchair is a full-size high chair that requires no assembly -- it comes out of the box ready to use. Parents say it is easy to fold and compact when folded, so it is easy to store when not in use. The infant cushion and reclining seat make it a suitable choice for younger babies, and many parents say they place their infant in the chair while they are cooking or doing other chores. Reviewers like the extra seat pad that comes with the chair, although some parents complain that the chair is hard to clean. Some also say that the seat pad is cumbersome to remove for washing. The chair has six height adjustments and three reclining positions, as well as a removable tray and dishwasher-safe tray insert.
The Graco Contempo Highchair is reviewed in the popular baby-gear book "Baby Bargains," written by parents and consumer advocates Denise and Alan Fields. While most brands are covered in a more general nature, the Graco Contempo is among the models that receive a more detailed analysis. Editors at U.K.-based Which? magazine test 18 high chairs for safety and durability, and name the Graco Contempo as one of their top picks. While the chair doesn't get as many reviews on retail-based sites as the Fisher-Price Rainforest High Chair (*Est. $85), it does get substantial coverage. Target.com and Amazon.com together have almost 200 posts, and parent feedback is consistently positive on these two sites.
About.com's baby product's guide, Heather Corley, puts the Graco Contempo on her list of eight recommended high chairs, citing its durability, ease of cleaning and convenience features. It's not clear, however, if Corley compared the recommended chairs to others or tested them in any way before featuring them on this list.
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1. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe
Graco gets an overall rating from authors Denise and Alan Fields, and the Contempo Highchair in particular gets a short assessment, including features and parent feedback.
Review: High Chairs, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009
2. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
This U.K.-based magazine is an excellent source of product ratings. The editors tested 18 high chairs for safety and durability. While many of the best-reviewed models are not available in the United States, the Graco Contempo is one of two top-rated chairs that are widely available to U.S. consumers.
Review: Test: High Chairs, Editors of Which? magazine
3. Amazon.com
Of the 120 owner-written reviews of the Graco Contempo Highchair on Amazon.com, 90 percent award it either 4 or 5 stars out of 5. Parents like the fold-flat design, as well as the fact that the chair comes preassembled. One parent calls it a "great-looking chair." Some users maintain that the chair can be difficult to clean and the seat pad is inconvenient to remove.
Review: Graco Contempo Highchair, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Target.com
While the Graco Contempo gets fewer user reviews on the Target.com website than other leading high chairs, it earns an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in the more than 50 reviews posted to this site. The flat-fold and preassembled design garner the most positive comments. Some users also say the height adjustability and multiple reclining positions are a big plus.
Review: Graco Contempo Highchair, Contributors to Target.com
The Graco Contempo gets fewer reviews at Viewpoints.com than other top-selling high chairs, but the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Of the more than 40 reviews on this site, the Contempo garners an average rating of 4.39 out of 5, with 93 percent of reviewers giving this model a thumbs-up.
Review: Graco Contempo High Chair Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
6. About.com
About.com's baby-products guide, Heather Corley, recommends the Graco Contempo Highchair in her review of eight top high chairs, noting that its "super-slim proportions" mean it doesn't require a lot of storage space when folded. She commends its multiple height and reclining adjustments. It's not clear if Corley compared her top picks to other high chairs or tested them in any way. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 8 High Chairs for Baby, Heather Corley
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