Bright Starts Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1

To small – The seat is a great idea but they need to make it bigger as my baby whos not even 6 months old cant fit in it and shes not even fat you would have to be a small asian baby to fit in it very disapointing Show details

Super dangerous – Baby was sitting in the chair on the bench like we do everyday. I went to grab something from the fridge and she leaned to grab her toy and fell backwards from our bench. Get rid of them. Show details

Was great in the beginning, but unstable as baby grew – I loved this chair in the beginning. Was great for feeding and the tray for playing with toys whilst on the floor. But unfortunately i started to notice as baby kicked and became excited the chair would rock side to side and i told my husband it looked like it was going to tip but he said surely they couldn't sell it if it could fall so easy. Well… Read more

today i had my son in it in the loungeroom whilst i was doing dishes and heard a scream. My son had tipped sideways and because the tray was on he had his little arm crushed underneath! I was horrified, luckily he was just on the loungeroom rug but his wrist was red and he was very upset. With my other son who is now 4years i always used bumbo and never had an issue. I will be going back to using bumbo as it is not worth holding onto this. As all parents know, once baby does it once they seem to keep doing.

Very disappointed and only just sold his bouncer to focus on a chair to help him sit up. Would not recommend at all.

Fantastic Seat – My son has been using this since he started sitting up to eat. He is now two. It has always been strapped on to a normal wooden chair at the dining table and thus he has never fallen over. He sits very comfortably in it. It's brilliantly easy to clean. The removable tabletop is perfect for use while sitting away from the table. I only have one… Read more

issue with the chair; the knobbish thing in the middle. It makes strapping him increasingly difficult as fishing the strap out is a bother. It also prevents him from sitting as close to the table as he'd like. There's a newer style out so I'll most likely be switching to that, assuming the height is the same or better as he's a petite two year old.

I'm seeing that those whose children (or grandchildren) toppled over didn't actually secure the seat (it won't secure to bench seats or chairs without a back). That's not the fault of the product. That's epic level user error. Don't let it scare you. Strap it in as it's meant to be and it will do the job perfectly.

Very Impressed – I did some research before going shopping and had not come across this product. I had got my choices down to two seats and went in store to decide. However, upon entering one store I came across this seat and am so far very happy. Why I chose this seat over others: - Choice of lovely aqua or magenta - Tray / table included AND folds away… Read more ·  3

within the seat AND is attached more securely

- Relatively cheap for what you get compared to one very well known seat that is similar

- Harness is in a good spot

- 2-in-1 so I get more use out of it

- The leg space in the 'younger seat' is wider than other brands so if my baby inherits my thighs she will still fit.

After one use with 4 month old:

- Harness is definitely in a better spot than some other brands

- I only noticed once purchased but the back support appears to come a little further up my baby's back compared to the 2 other brands I sat her in

- The grips on the bottom are very good. It was difficult to slide and relocate on our timber floors but I consider that a good thing

- Harness buckle is thick and sturdy price, colour, quality, style, safety.

Perfect little seat!! – To the people stating this is dangerous and leaving a bad review - The warnings are clearly written on the seat itself to NOT use on a bench or table This is to be used on the Floor or chair ONLY

Perfect – A great little chair! We sit our baby anywhere with this as he is wanting to sit up all the time now, easy to pack in the car and take with you anywhere! Highly recommend! Show details

Great all roubd – Great little chair which takes up no space and is easy to pull apart and clean when needed. Only downside is crumbs can get in the holes and pulling it apart all the time is tiring but I love the storage ability and easy of getting baby in and out. Tray could be slightly bigger too as I can't fit many plates on it. Show details

Great seat but awful cheap quality – Was so excited to open and use this seat. But I was incredibly disappointed with the Quality. Feels incredibly cheap, the seat itself has bits hanging off and missing on the rubber. Looks second hand and worn but it was brand new in the box. Do not recommend Show details

Small tray – In general its sturdy , but very small tray. And its not possible to get the accessories separately so I cant replace the tray with bigger one from the dame brand  Show details

DANGEROUS – Do not buy second hand models of this older version. My baby tried to grab her feet and fell off the kitchen bench while strapped in. Had to call an ambulance.  Show details

Can't purchase spare parts - not environmentally sustainable – This chair is easy to use and aesthetically pleasing, although crumbs get in the holes which is a bit awkward to clean, as noted by others. While generally happy with the product, I would not purchase from this company again due to concerns about environmental sustainability. When the clip for the back strap on our chair broke, I contacted Kids… Read more

2 and was told that it's not possible to buy spares. They did not acknowledge my concern about the environmental impact of this (ie the breaking of a single clip renders the chair useless and means it needs to be thrown out), and they did not respond to my request to make spare parts accessible in the future, simply stating that they were "sorry for being unable to help".

Ideal seat! – This is the best seat! So easy to use with clips in the front and chair clips for safety. The inserts all come out so really easy to clean and to adapt seat size for growing baby, so your toddler has a booster seat at the table. The fold away tray is super handy. Also have a bumbo but is so flimsy and unsafe with no clips for waist or chair like… Read more

the ingenuity one. You should never use any seat without clips at a height, that’s just common knowledge. The best little seat for on the ground and as high chair plus easily portable. also great price point for what it is. Highly recommend!

Wonderful, Useful and Easy (as rated by smart people) – Bad reviews should be deleted, especially when the reviewer states to have noted used it correctly!! It is simple to tie onto chair and adjust. So too is the harness. The hideaway tray is a godsend space saver and I love the cup hole. Easy to clean and the fact that the vision comes out for an older baby is the reason why it is the perfect chair

Does the job – I bought this instead of a highchair. You need to attached it to a chair if you want to use it as a high chair. The only concern I have is that the whole chair rocks when my baby is really happy and energetic. Sometimes, this scares me so we only use it at meal times and I usually seat beside her.

10/10 feeding chair – We originally had an expensive high chair that looked great but wasn’t working for us. Our baby couldn’t reach her food and was u comfortable. As soon as we brought the ingenuity chair, she sat up straight, could reach all her food, and was willing to trying and eat a bigger variety of foods. It’s portable and easy to strap on and off a chair. The tray table packs away easily, and it’s easy to clean

Brilliant booster seat to strap to a chair – I bought this seat so my parents who are travelling with my oldest son can use it strapped to their appartment kitchen chair and it works brilliantly. Bub has not tried to escape it and loves being sitting like an adult on a chair. He moves quite a bit but the seat endured all his movements and did not budge

My toddler can now move more freely – Prior to using this product, we used the IKEA high chair for my baby. However, when my baby turned two she was having difficulty moving her legs in it. Good thing we found this product online and it was on sale that time at Toys r Us so even better. The only thing we wish they improve is that the straps while thick and study, appear too short. I can't loosen them any further.

Excellent product – I bought this after a friend recommended to me and I am super happy with it. It is very easily moved to different areas/chairs and very secure. My baby loves it she is 14 months old and I still use it. Follow instructions for safety and don’t leave your baby on a bench unattended. I always put her right next to me while I do cooking preparation or when I wash the dishes.

Great seat, super handy – Bought the ingenuity seat when my daughter started solids as she would get stuck in the bumbo. I love it! It's super portable and she doesn't get distracted by her feet because she can't see them over tray. Despite the reviews saying it is dangerous I have had not problems with it, it's never once tipped or moved with her in it. I would definitely recommend!

So much better than the Bumbo Multi Seat – I bought this as my baby was starting solids. This was to replace an overpriced Bumbo Multi Seat which the flimsy tray table broke so it was completely useless. Thank goodness a value for money product ($59 as opposed to $99+) was available. Works well, the tray is easy to clean and serves its purpose! Don't waste your money on a more expensive product!

Don't Buy – I never normally review products, but after what happened to my daughter I thought it was necessary. I was given this seat gift and thought it was reasonably safe until, our 6 month old fell out of the seat. This happened as the front latch was not fully forward as we had just removed the tray. It is a terrible design and is very unsafe. She was… Read more

strapped in and we are very lucky she was not seriously hurt. I have been advised from our hospital many babies are hurt from these type of chairs. Please just get a high chair, it's not worth it.

Great if used as intended – As with all ‘containers’ for babies, the use of these should be limited. I use it as a high chair at mealtimes. Of course I am not stupid enough to put it on the kitchen bench or let my baby play in it, as it’s not good for her posture. These things cannot teach a baby to sit, only floor time can do that. I’m simply using it between when she needs to start supplementing her diet with solids, and when she’s able to sit well by herself.

Very handy..great space saver! – This is a great product if used as recommended and strapped securely to a dining chair. Easy to clean too. Only issue is a little awkward to buckle baby in and unclip and tray a little small and not easy to pull out. Still happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend instead of buying a second high chair or if you have a small space.

Good when attached to chair – Its fine when attached to a chair. On the floor it is dangerous if your baby moves around a lot. I use it all the time when camping and at other peoples houses for dinner it is a spacesaving child seat. I got it giveb as a gift but I probably wouldnt purchase again myself.

Love love love! Such a handy seat to have – Such a handy seat to have. We were gifted this at our baby shower and actually threw out our basic 4 legged high chair to use this compact easy to clean chair. We've taken it on every holiday with us because it's so simple to strap to any chair. Easy to clean and store. Love the range of colours and the price tag is great. Excellent item, highly recommended

Best baby purchase! – We purchased one of these for our son a few months back and it has been used multiple times a day since. We take it everywhere, it is so handy to have and having the tray is awesome. We have hardly used our high chair because this is our preference for sure!

Mega dangerous – This is now the second time! ! I threw this chair in the bin! My baby was just finishing her snacks (on this old and a small 7 month old) she got excited and the whole chair flipped onto the side. Again I had this chair on the bench, if I wasn't there she would have ended up on the ground. Purchase at your own risk!!! So dam dangerous!

Dangerous – Baby was sitting on the bench in seat and leant forward to reach out to a toy and whole seat flipped forward and baby fell out so dangerous !! Luckily I was standing right there and caught him so nothing happen but hate to think what could of happen if I wasn't in arms reach never using it again !! So wishing I had brought a bumbo now !!

When used as per directions ... perfect – I was sceptical buying this chair based on reviews i had read, however after doing my homework i discovered the seat has recieved negative comments when it has been used in unsafe situations. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, use the straps provided to secure seat the chair. This seat is fantastic, we use it everywhere and always make sure it is secured with provided safety straps.

Unsafe!!! – My baby rocked forward slightly and the whole thing flipped forward and she whacked her face on the kitchen tiles. Luckily nothing serious! The design is faulty!! I cannot believe this is sold to the public! All models need to be recalled. The base is too flimsy. Mine is going into the trash.

Extreamly dangerous!!! Don't risk it for your baby! – My baby had a concussion two nights ago at Criniti's restaurant who uses this seat as the baby high chair for their customers. My daughter fell backwards all the way down to the ground whilst seating on this. She is 12 month old and we go out for a dinner at least couple of times a week. As all the other high chairs we used were fine but this one… Read more

is so dangerous as it can put on to any chair with no extra wide opening legs.

It all happened to quickly so by the time we saw her started to going backwards it was too late. Their chair also had the metal frame where she had her head crashed.

The doctor said she looks to have her skull bruised and possible bleed in between her skull and the skin.

We are so not happy about this at all.

Dangerous! Do not buy! – My daughter was sitting in the chair buckled in. I turned away for a moment to get the table and she leaned forward and fell off the kitchen bench. Luckily I was able to catch her to ease the fall but she still hit her head. I thought it was great but now that she's 7 months and moving around, I think it'll go in the bin! It's not worth the risk!!! Please do not buy!

Looks great but unstable – Loved this chair especially since the tray table could be stowed away at the bottom, but since my little one got bigger (now 7 months), it isn't stable enough when the tray is out. She literally tumbled off the top of our dining table while in this seat (I was too slow to catch her) because she leaned too far forward and the front bit that is… Read more

supposed to keep it stable when the trAy is being used gave way.

Do not for a second turn your back while baby is in this - I did to get wipes on the other side of the dining table and next minute baby had fallen to the floor

Only positive I will give is the tray table didn't come loose nor did the straps holding her in.