IKEA Antilop highchair review

This is a desk review, not a hands-on test. We haven't sat a child in one. Our opinion and score come from IKEA's pages, recall lists, and named tests by Mumsnet and BabyGearLab. We give it 7.6 out of 10. It's excellent value, with one question to weigh yourself.

The chair and safety belt cost £12, checked 3 November 2026 on IKEA's UK page.

What it actually costs

IKEA's UK pages on 3 November 2026 listed the tray at £3 and the chair with tray at £15. The supporting cushion was £10. So you're at £15 with a tray, or £25 with both.

Mumsnet's review, last updated in August 2025, quotes a lower cushion price and a chair-and-tray price that no longer matches IKEA's.

The harness: count the points

IKEA's page says "safety belt included", and it doesn't give a number of points. Mumsnet and BabyGearLab both describe a three-point harness. The NHS says: "Use a 5-point harness to secure your baby in a highchair or pram every time you put them in."

BabyGearLab raises this in its verdict. Mumsnet's tester found it easy to adjust with two hands.

We can't tell you how much that gap matters for your baby. RoSPA and the NHS's first foods page both say "securely fitted" and name no point count, and the NHS safety page says 5-point. If it's a dealbreaker, the other chairs in our highchairs list are worth a look, though you'll want to confirm the harness type for each.

Who it fits

IKEA says it's for children able to sit up unaided, up to 3 years or 15kg. It gives no month. BabyGearLab notes that the seat has one position, at almost 90 degrees. Mumsnet says a smaller baby may need the cushion. If you're not sure your baby's ready, speak to your doctor or health visitor.

The NHS says a baby needs to sit upright to swallow properly, and that babies shouldn't be left unattended on raised surfaces. The chair is freestanding, and RoSPA says table-mounted chairs aren't recommended, so it avoids that issue.

IKEA's UK page didn't name a standard in the text we read, so we won't claim one. For context, BS EN 14988:2017+A1:2020 (BSI, status Current, Under Review, checked 3 November 2026) covers freestanding chairs for children up to 3 who can sit unaided. We've read BSI's overview, not the text.

Living with it, say the testers

Assembly is quick. Mumsnet's tester had it ready in two minutes, BabyGearLab in three. No tools.

Cleaning is the main selling point. Mumsnet's tester got dried porridge and Bolognese off with a quick scrub, and the harness straps can come off for the sink. Mumsnet also says the seat and tray can go in a dishwasher, but IKEA's care line only says to wipe with a mild soapy solution and dry with a cloth. We'd follow IKEA.

BabyGearLab's complaint is the tray. It snaps on easily, then takes real force to get off, with a loud snap. It reads IKEA's instructions as saying the tray goes on before your baby does, and stays on until they're out. A nuisance if strength is an issue.

There's no footrest, and the seat doesn't recline or change height. Mumsnet also marks it down for not folding. It measured the floor footprint at 59 x 56cm, so check that against your kitchen.

Skip it, or buy it twice

You can skip almost everything sold around this chair. The cushion's optional, and the tray isn't needed if the chair fits under your table. A used one is a good option too, at this price: look for cracks and a working harness, then check the supplier number and date under the seat against the recall below.

At the other end, Mumsnet suggests buying a spare for grandparents. If you'd want something to keep for years, the three dearest in our list cost far more and take an adult.

Sleep and solids

It's a chair for meals, not naps. If your baby nods off, move them. The NHS says every sleep should be on the back, on a firm, flat mattress, in a clear cot, in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months.

Getting ready for food? Our explainer on starting solids covers what the NHS says.

Recalls

An older recall covers earlier stock. ANTILOP chairs from supplier 17389, made June 2007 to November 2009, were recalled in 2012 because the buckle could open unexpectedly. The US notice tells owners to stop using the chair and ask IKEA for a free replacement restraint, and says the number and date are moulded under the seat. Those notices are about older stock, but check the label on a second-hand one.

We found no current recall for this model on 3 November 2026. The check, and the current price, are on its catalog page.