Feeding time for babies, and young children for that matter, is a messy task.  I held off on foods until she was six months old...and in the meantime saved a lot of paper towels..and extra time cleaning.

For the past 2 months we have been feeding her in her high chair..which has become a pain. Perhaps when she is a little bigger..it will make more sense..but she is so far from the tray that finger foods fall on her lap. There are also so many nooks and crannies on the tray itself...that it takes longer than necessary to wipe down completely for the next round.

I went ahead and purchased a booster seat from Target after using a friend's during a play date. We do have a Bumbo..but she is too wiggly right now and I find it isn't sturdy enough for feeding. I am so pleased with our purchase..I have been using it for feedings for the past week..and realize it's so much easier. Easy cleanup and less mess. I actually prop it right on the table..and feed her at eye level. We still use the high chair to keep her occupied while we eat dinner, since she eats earlier than us most days, but for meals I am preferring the booster!

Since it's so portable and folds up nicely...I know it will come in handy when we visit those without a highchair...most of our friends...and family whose children are older. I actually have a friend who thinks all her children will use these instead of high chairs...since they attach onto any dining room chair. The thought has crossed my mind...but we'll see as she grows...if it grows with her. The high chair has more cushioning for her bum, but her meals don't last too long either.  However...so far...this new purchase is well worth the $25.