Mima Moon 2G High Chair Review

My initial reaction to most baby essentials (i.e., highchairs, strollers and car seats) is disappointment. Maybe I’m wired differently, but the aesthetics of these everyday items are important to me. As a branding professional, I scrutinize and analyze image and first impression for a living, and I’ve discovered that it’s difficult for me to turn that off.

I know I can’t be the only one. Polka dots, safari cartoon animals, chevron … from seat pads to newborn loungers, the baby gear gods have decided these are the patterns of choice for our children. That’s OK, but it limits options for the minimalist parent. So, when presented with an opportunity to review the Mima Moon 2G chair (makers of the super cool Xari stroller) I was thrilled. Its stainless finish, clean lines and simple white and black color palette (there are a variety of other simple, muted color options) were what my wife and I had been looking for. But would the features and functionality in conjunction with its appearance justify the price tag?

Without a doubt, this snow white seating solution is a luxury addition to any baby registry. Every piece (and there aren’t many of them—a plus) feels substantial, high quality and safe. There were no corners cut on material choices. Assembly of this high chair seat is a breeze, as I had it out of the box and fully fashioned in less than five minutes. The manual is short and sweet as well, providing you with only the essential information required to get you up and running (or in this case, sitting).

Eliminating the booster seat allows the child to use the highchair for several more years. Then even beyond that, when most highchairs have served their purpose, you can detach the entire seat, leaving you with a bubble junior chair that your growing toddler can enjoy for years to come.

During the initial experience with my 8-month-old, we were able to apply the aforementioned features to daily use. She enjoyed lunch in the chair using the booster seat, and she seemed comfortable and content. Like most highchairs, though, it could only catch so much of the tossed food. Following the standard food fight, we then placed the chair at a slight incline, allowing her to lie back comfortably and hold her own bottle. Using the height adjustment feature (which has a pneumatic cylinder and provides a feeling of wizardry), we were able to place her alongside the couch at a height convenient for us to see her and vice versa. In her review, our little lady gave the Mima Moon 2G six claps and what I deciphered to be a “bye bye” wave. Wipe down and clean up went quickly; there is no fabric to absorb messes, making maintenance of the chair a non-issue.