Good Food
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items: Mothercare Star high chair review
items: Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair review
items: Mamas & Papas Snax high chair review
items: IKEA BLÅMES high chair review
items: iCandy MiChair high chair review
items: BabyBjörn high chair review
items: What makes the perfect pizza?

Mothercare Star high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: baby-led weaning
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Kids
subject: Toddler recipes
subject: Toddlers
subject: weaning
description: About to enter into the world of weaning? A solid high chair with a large tray is an essential buy. Read our review of the Mothercare Star high chair.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. Mothercare Star high chair – discontinued This product is no longer available Mothercare has produced a number of variations on the standard folding highchair for its own-brand range, with the gender-neutral grey star design at the more subdued end of the colour spectrum. There's nothing ground-breaking about the chair, but with its height, recline and tray adjustment options and the ability to fold it down, and the relatively reasonable price tag, it’s a practical mid-range choice that ticks plenty of boxes. What are your first impressions of the Mothercare Star high chair? Bearing a striking resemblance to two other grey folding chairs I reviewed, the Mamas & Papas Snax and the Argos Cuggl Deluxe, the Mothercare Star sits between the two in price. The functionality of the three chairs is very similar, so the choice comes down to value for money and preference on looks. The bright orangey-red straps and accents on the Mothercare Star initially struck me as a little garish – but the colour does help to disguise Bolognese splashes on the harness! Mothercare Star high chair assembly – how easy is it? The chair is simple to put together and the diagram instructions fairly straightforward to follow, although, as with other high chairs of this style, the footrest is awkward to fit and requires a long screwdriver, which isn’t supplied. What age is the Mothercare Star high chair suitable for? The chair is suitable for children from sitting up unaided to around three years old. How secure is the Mothercare Star high chair? As with the other chairs I tested of this type, I found the tray shook when my daughter banged her legs, but this was a minor irritation rather than a significant safety concern. Other than this, it felt …

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Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: baby-led weaning
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Family meals
subject: Family recipes
subject: Kids meals
subject: Toddler recipes
subject: weaning
description: Investing in a good high chair is essential for parents entering into the world of weaning and toddler meals. Does the renowned Stokke Tripp Trapp chair live up to its reputation? We put it to the test.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair Pros: Genuine longevity – lasts into adulthood, sits the child at the family table, stylish design, solid construction, tucks neatly under the table, encourages good posture Cons: Expensive accessories, toddlers can push table away if not placed correctly, fiddly harness, difficult to transport or store Overall score: 3.8/5 Buy from Stokke (starts at £178 for basic chair) The Stokke Tripp Trapp first came to the market in 1972, after Norwegian designer Peter Opsvik struggled to find a chair that would allow his two-year-old son to sit at the family table after outgrowing his highchair. Marketed as ‘the chair that grows with the child’, the Tripp Trapp is designed to last well beyond the lifespan of a traditional highchair, and can continue to be adjusted into adulthood. It pushes right up to the table, helping the child to feel included in family meals. There are now several imitators on the market, but, with its iconic design and high production standards, the Tripp Trapp is still considered the leader in its category. In 2015, the company introduced the Stokke Steps, which is similarly intended to evolve with the child (to adolescence), and they’ve also expanded into a wide range of other nursery products. What are your first impressions of the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair? We currently use an older version of the Tripp Trapp which was passed on to us by a friend, so I was curious to see how the latest model compared. Gone are the wooden front bar and back rest and leather crotch strap, to be replaced with a single clip-on plastic baby seat – less rustically attractive, perhaps, but easier to remove for cleaning, as are the new seat cushions – and there are additional safety features…

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Mamas & Papas Snax high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: Baby
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Family recipes
subject: Kids
subject: Kids recipes
subject: Toddler
subject: Toddler recipes
subject: weaning
description: A good high chair is an essential buy for parents that will see you through from weaning your baby all the way to toddler mealtimes. Read our review of the Mamas & Papas Snax high chair.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. Mamas & Papas Snax high chair Pros: Comfortable and secure for baby, spacious tray, adjustable and foldable Cons: More expensive than comparable chairs, castors add to height when folded, clunky recline and tray adjustment, large footprint, difficult to keep properly clean Overall score: 3.8/5 Buy from Mamas & Papas (£65) The Snax is nursery brand Mamas & Papas’ higher-end high chair, available in four colours of which the grey hexagon design we tested is the most neutral. It’s an adjustable folding chair with six heights, three tray positions and three recline settings. Of the three very similar folding chairs I tested (the other two being Argos’ Cuggl Deluxe Sheep and the Mothercare Star), the Snax is the most expensive, at £79. It comes with two additional features, a storage basket and castors, but I didn’t feel these really warranted the difference in price. What are your first impressions of the Mamas & Papas Snax high chair? Unobtrusive in pattern but rather bulky in size, this is a solid folding chair with all the usual adjustment options, plus a couple of added features. Is the Mamas & Papas Snax high chair easy to assemble? The chair slots together easily, with straightforward diagrams to follow, but does require a screwdriver (not supplied) to secure the feet and footrest. Attaching the footrest is fiddly, particularly with the basket in the way. What age is the Mamas & Papas Snax high chair suitable for? The chair is suitable for children from sitting up unaided to around three years old. How secure is the Mamas & Papas Snax high chair? As with other chairs tested of this type, the tray shakes when a child moves especially enthusiastically, but this doesn’t affect the overall stability of the chair. What…

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IKEA BLÅMES high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: Baby
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Family meals
subject: ikea high chair
subject: ikea highchair
subject: Kids meals
subject: Toddler
subject: weaning
subject: Weaning recipes
description: This pocket-friendly IKEA high chair costs less than £50 – but does it stand up to the test? Read our review of the cheap and cheerful BLÅMES baby and toddler seat.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. IKEA BLÅMES high chair Pros: Attractive design that fits in with other dining furniture, extra-large tray, reasonably priced, good size for toddlers Cons: A little tricky to assemble, doesn’t adjust or fold away, tray is hard to remove, angular design not the most comfortable for younger babies Overall score: 3.3/5 Buy from IKEA (£45) Most of us are familiar with IKEA’s ubiquitous white plastic Antilop high chair. At just £14 including the tray, it's among the cheapest high chairs on the market and popular both with parents and restaurants for its simple, no-fuss practicality. The elegant-looking black wooden BLÅMES is IKEA’s more expensive option but, at £45, it’s still at the lower end of the scale for high chairs. The price certainly compares favourably to other design-led chairs, though this one won’t last a child beyond the age of three. What are your first impressions of the IKEA BLÅMES? An attractive but understated highchair that blends well with modern dining furniture, but possibly favours aesthetics over practicality and comfort. IKEA BLÅMES assembly – how easy is it? It took us about half an hour to build the chair, which, in classic IKEA fashion, comes flat-packed and requires assembly. If you’ve made IKEA furniture before, you’ll be in familiar territory – but, as with most things, it’s a bit more challenging when sleep-deprived. The chair itself is put together using dowels and screws with an Allen key (supplied in the box), but a screwdriver is required to attach the clips for the tray. The diagrams are largely straightforward to follow, though the attachment of the harness had us stumped for a while. What age is the IKEA BLÅMES suitable for? Suitable from sitting unaided up to 36 months. How secure …

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iCandy MiChair high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Family recipes
subject: high chair
subject: Kids
subject: kids feeding
subject: Kids recipes
subject: Toddler recipes
subject: Toddlers
subject: weaning
description: Picking the right high chair will take you from weaning your baby through to toddler mealtimes and beyond. We review the iCandy MiChair to see how well it stands up to the task.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. iCandy MiChair high chair Pros: Stylish, easy to clean, quick to assemble, converts to a children's chair Cons: Expensive (particularly with the cushions), small tray, conversion mechanism can jam, doesn't fold away Overall score: 3.9/5 Buy from: iCandy (£260) John Lewis (£260) Precious Little One (£260) The MiChair is British pushchair brand iCandy's first foray into high chairs. It launched in 2016 and is marketed as ‘the stylish high chair that turns into a beautifully crafted piece of furniture for your child’. It's a high-end high chair that converts to a chair or rocking chair for three to six-year-olds. At £260 (plus £50 for the cushions), it’s pricey, but the option to convert it means greater longevity – though not as great as the Stokke Tripp-Trapp, which can serve as a piece of furniture into adulthood. What were your first impressions of the iCandy miChair high chair? Described by the manufacturer as being ‘inspired by designer furniture’, the MiChair has certainly been conceived with the aesthetics of a modern, magazine-worthy home in mind. The combination of curved wood and plastic with high-shine chrome legs (echoing the look of iCandy pushchairs) gives the chair a luxe feel – in fact, its snazziness showed up the rest of our dining furniture! Is the iCandy MiChair easy to assemble? The high chair comes part-assembled and is easily finished using an Allen key. Converting it to a chair or rocking chair should also be straightforward; by removing the front T-bar, strap and footrest and switching between the three different leg adaptors. Unfortunately, one of these adaptors became jammed in the leg while we were testing the chair, which made it difficult to change it back. What age is the iCandy MiChair …

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BabyBjörn high chair review
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Family
subject: Review
subject: Babies
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: family and kids
subject: Family meals
subject: Kids
subject: Kids meals
subject: Toddler meals
subject: Toddlers
description: Investing in a good children's high chair will take you from weaning your baby through to toddlerhood and beyond. We review the BabyBjörn infant high chair – discover the results of our test.
encoded: All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews. BabyBjörn High Chair Pros: Takes minutes to assemble, super-simple to clean, compact and lightweight for storage and travel, smart design and functionality, good support for younger babies. Cons: Compact size makes it less well suited to larger toddlers, folding system a little confusing, expensive. Overall score: 4.3/5 Buy now from Baby Bjorn (£204.99) Swedish brand BabyBjörn has a reputation for practical, minimalist Scandi design; its no-fuss baby carriers and bouncers have plenty of fans. The High Chair (simple by name and nature) follows in the same pared-back vein. The lack of adornments and adjustment options might make you wonder at the price tag, but you’re paying for clever (if not flawless) design and innovations such as the tray locking the child in place. Plus, while it’s expensive, unlike many high-end chairs it doesn’t require any add-ons – though its size might give it a more limited lifespan than some. What were your first impressions of the BabyBjörn high chair? My first reaction as I opened the box was disbelief at how tiny the chair looked. There’s no denying the BabyBjörn High Chair is extremely compact, which I ultimately found to be simultaneously one of its biggest strengths and weaknesses. Breaking the mould of traditional folding highchairs, it takes a bit of getting your head around, but it grew on me the more I used it. Is the BabyBjörn High Chair easy to assemble? The basic assembly, which simply involves slotting the legs into the base of the seat and then pulling them apart, is almost literally childsplay – I was able to put the chair together in about five minutes while my toddler played nearby. Getting the hang of the system of three buttons that adjust and fold the tray takes a bit …

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What makes the perfect pizza?
type: item
creator: Emily Boyce
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Dough
subject: Dough skills
subject: Emily Boyce
subject: Everyday
subject: Family
subject: how to make pizza
subject: Italian
subject: Toppings
description: No-fuss Margherita or all-out meat feast, thin and crispy or deep-pan - what do you think makes the perfect pizza?
encoded: As any Italian will tell you, a pizza shouldn't be messed about with. I may have come across some of the most disgusting-sounding toppings in a pizzeria in the northern city of Turin ('Irish pizza' with stewed beef and potatoes, 'Russian' with caviar and vodka), but I'm pretty sure that was just for the tourists. In fact the citizens of Naples, who are credited with inventing the pizza as we know it in 1889 in honour of the king's wife, Margherita, secured official EU protected status for their pizza, to distinguish it from inferior imitations. For a pizza to be called Neopolitan, amongst other stipulations it must be topped with genuine buffalo mozzarella and the tastiest San Marzano tomatoes. Not everyone's content to keep it simple though. At New Year, my housemates and I tested two pizza recipes, pitching a Gordon Ramsay pizza against a reader's. Both recipes were restrained on the toppings, much to my housemates' disappointment. Where was the pepperoni? To my mind, a plain Margherita can be just as satisfying as a pizza with five toppings. It all comes down to getting the basic elements right - if they're good enough, a pizza needs no embellishments. Let's start with the dough. Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi of the Cucina Caldesi cookery school in London use Italian beer in theirs, the added yeastiness making it really bubbly and springy. Cookery writer Jane Hornby saves time by not leaving her dough to rise - she says it's not necessary for a thin-based pizza. I prefer a more open-textured crust, so I usually let the dough rise overnight (sometimes it does go a bit crazy and spill over the bowl, but that's half the fun). Then there's the crispness factor. Nothing beats the intense heat and smoky flavour that comes from a proper wood-burning oven, but if you're cooking pizza at home, the Caldesis advise turning the oven to its highest temperature and placing a pizza stone on the top shelf to heat up, before placing the pizza directly onto it and quickly shutting t…

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