Full review
Longer notes from the same comments we summarized above.
What we learned from owners
The most detailed feedback comes from a parent of a tall 8-month-old who switched to this chair and found it genuinely interfered with their baby's ability to eat. The core problem is ergonomic: the crotch bar is set too far back, preventing babies' knees from bending properly, which in turn means their feet can't reach the footrest. When feet dangle unsupported, babies tend to lean back and arch, making mealtimes stressful rather than productive. That same parent reported their baby ate far better in a basic restaurant high chair that had a proper footrest — and thrived once they switched to a Stokke Tripp Trapp with fully adjustable seat and footrest positions.
The tray height comes up as a separate issue: for at least some babies, it lands mid-chest, making it hard to see food or pick at it comfortably. The straps draw consistent criticism — they slide off shoulders when loosened enough to allow upright sitting, and they're difficult to remove for washing.
A few threads mention the chair in the context of hook-on or counter-height use, where its footrest is noted as a relative advantage over competing hook-on models that have none. One parent was considering it specifically for a kitchen island setup. But even here, the chair's fixed geometry was flagged as a concern for fit.
One owner also noted that Lalo suppresses negative reviews on their own website, showing only 5-star ratings — worth keeping in mind if you're researching through official channels.
Common problems reported
- Footrest unreachable: Not just a height issue — the seat geometry means many babies physically can't bend their knees far enough to reach it.
- Tray too high: Reported as hitting mid-chest on at least some babies, limiting access to food.
- Strap problems: Slide off shoulders, hard to clean, and contribute to pulling baby backward.
- Wide leg splay: Parents describe it as a tripping hazard in smaller spaces.
- Incompatible accessories: Lalo's own suction bowls reportedly don't adhere to the tray surface.
Where opinions differ
Some parents — particularly those looking at hook-on options for counter-height dining or small apartments — see the Lalo as a reasonable choice specifically because it has a footrest when competitors don't. The aesthetic is broadly appreciated. However, the parents with the most direct, sustained experience using the chair for infant feeding are sharply negative, and the comparison to cheaper alternatives (like a basic restaurant chair or IKEA Antilop) tends to favor those simpler options for actual usability.
Should you buy it?
Early owner feedback suggests you should think carefully before buying, especially for a young infant doing early solid foods. Proper foot support and upright posture matter more than most parents realize when starting solids — and the Lalo's fixed dimensions make it a poor fit for a significant number of babies. If you have a smaller baby, shorter femurs, or a baby who's just starting to sit, the ergonomic limitations reported here could make mealtimes genuinely harder. If you specifically need a hook-on chair and your setup demands it, the Lalo's footrest gives it an edge — but test it with your baby before committing. The Stokke Tripp Trapp comes up repeatedly as a better alternative if budget allows.
Methodology: Sentic merged ~120 community items from Reddit and YouTube, plus Vertex AI Search hits, after light de-noising. The reliability index blends owner-tone estimates with a saturating volume curve; theme emphasis is model-estimated from the same corpus and should be read as directional, not a precise census. Secondary-market signals from eBay (Browse API) estimate typical used listing asking prices (not verified sold transactions) and how many parts-related listings appear — directional, not a price guarantee.
