I was given a free Zebra Baby Toddler Booster Seat in exchange for an honest review.
I used the product exclusively (I got rid of my toddler’s traditional booster seat!) for 10 days before writing a review.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this Zebra Baby booster seat is no longer being sold, but I’ll link to a few replacement options I have found!
UPDATE #2: We have been using this toddler booster seat for two years and never looked back! Every once in a while we give the seat cover a good clean, but it has held up through (a lot) of wear and tear!
The bottom line is that a child booster seat has changed how my family eats dinner. My son loves being at the table with my husband and me SO much that he sits and eats a full meal without fussing when using the Zebra Baby Booster Seat.
What’s In The Box
The Zebra Baby Toddler Booster Seat comes in a cute box with the cushion itself and a bonus cleaning cloth (very cute!).
Key Features
- Spill-proof, wipeable fabric
- Thick, dense foam that keeps its shape
- No-skid rubberized bottom
- Sturdy, wide flaps for securing it to the chair
- Extra-thick straps
- Heavy-duty buckles for fastening
- It fits any dining chair
- It can be used on the floor as a cushion or seat
Pro Tip: My husband and I love this so much, too, since we don’t have to clean all of the nasty crevices of a traditional booster seat that gets covered in crumbs. This booster cushion wipes clean in one swoop.
Fabric
I’ve seen other booster seat cushions on the market, but this one is impressive. First, the hand-designed material is adorable. It is safari animal-themed with a soft yellow background and bright baby animals. My son took to the fabric right away and started naming the animals.
It is a great gender-neutral fabric without being a boring solid or stripe.
The fabric is SO soft, like cotton, but waterproof, like vinyl… I have no idea how they did this, but I love it!
The liner is also removable, so you can clean it easily if you make a really big mess.
Foam
The foam is 3 inches thick and very durable. I sat on it myself (7 months pregnant ?) to see how sturdy it was. The foam didn’t compress at all. It has a gentle give to make it comfortable, but there is no indenting or sign of the edges collapsing after using it for 3 meals a day for 10 days.
Anti-Slip Grip
The bottom of the dining chair pad is rubberized, so it is anti-slip.
My little monkey loves to climb up and down, and while the straps are very secure, I have a little more peace of mind knowing that the designer put in this extra security feature.
My dining room chairs are wood and slightly indented in the seats, so the booster doesn’t lie completely flat across the chair. The anti-slip material helps to keep it in place.
Straps And Flaps
The anti-slip booster also has anti-slip flaps that attach the booster cushion to the chair.
This feature sets it apart from other kids’ booster seats that only have straps or ties to attach them to the chair.
The straps are wider, and the buckles and fasteners are made of extra durable plastic, so you can get a secure custom fit on your chair. I haven’t had to adjust the straps since I secured it to the chair.
UPDATE: After two years of use, it is still in the same place! The only time we have taken it off the chair was to clean it or use the chair for a “grown-up.”
Universal Fit
I have older, very unique-shaped dining room chairs. If the Zebra Baby booster seat fits on my chairs, I have to think it will fit on almost any chair out there.
We’ve taken it to countless family dinners, vacations, and a restaurant. It always fits perfectly with minimal adjusting.
Travel Seat And Floor Cushion
I love that this seat can be installed in less than 2 minutes and come off of the chair even faster, making it perfect for traveling and eating at a restaurant.
You could easily use the non-slip cushion on a chair or bench at a restaurant.
The toddler booster seat can also be used just as a floor cushion for a picnic or playtime.
Eating As A Family With The Zebra Baby Toddler Booster Seat
The best part of this child booster seat is how it has transformed the way my son eats dinner.
The first night we used it, my son sat at the dinner table and ate with my husband and me for a record 20 minutes. We thought it might have just been a fluke, but as it turns out, the successes continued over the next 10 days.
He is able to climb up on the chair using a little step stool.
He loves sitting on a “mommy chair” or “daddy chair” just like us.
We are definitely not going back to the old booster seat, the Zebra Baby is a permanent fixture at the dinner table for sure!
While the original Zebra Baby that I have is no longer available, I chose this Toddler Booster Seat because it has similar specs:
- Anti-slip grip fabric on the bottom.
- Waterproof fabric on top.
- 4" High-density foam.
- It can be used on or off a chair.
- Easy to clean.
- Double straps to secure it to the chair.
