phil&teds lobster
The phil&teds lobster weighs 4 lb and is rated to 33 lb, per phil&teds. A lightweight aluminium-frame clamp-on chair with a 5-point harness, removable tray and carry bag.
- 5-pointHarness
- 33 lbUp to
- YesFolds
- 4 lbWeighs
How the lobster stacks up
Against the 7 hook-on chairs we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for hook-on chairs (4.2 lb to 6 lb).
Below the 37 lb most hook-on chairs list.
What sets the lobster apart
Measured against the 7 hook-on chairs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Lightestof the 6 hook-on chairs with it published: 4 lb
Next to its closest matches
- Chicco Caddy Hook-OnNext to it, the lobster is 4 lb a lower limit.
- Chicco FastLock Go Hook-OnNext to it, the lobster is 2 lb lighter; 4 lb a lower limit.
- Chicco FastLock 360 Hook-OnNext to it, the lobster is 4.5 lb lighter; 4 lb a lower limit.
Stages and age range
As phil&teds lists them.
| From | 6 months (guide only) |
|---|---|
| Up to | 3 years (guide only) |
| Weight limit | 33 lb |
Footprint and fold
Sizes in the units the maker lists.
| Folds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Chair weight | 4 lb |
Seat, harness and tray
| Harness | 5-point |
|---|---|
| Tray | removable food tray, easy to wash |
| Machine-washable cushion | Yes |
| Material | aluminium frame, fabrics, rubber grips on the claws |
| Table fit (maker) | Minimum 20 mm / 0.8 in, maximum 95 mm / 3.75 in. Avoid glass-topped tables, loose table tops, table leaves, single pedestal tables, card tables, camping tables, and any table that does not offer suffi |
| Standards the maker names | EN1272:2017 |
Listed features
- 5-point harness
- Wide table thickness range
- Folds flat with carry bag
Where to buy the lobster
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| phil&teds lobster | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hook-on chair |
| Harness | 5-point |
| From | 6 months (guide only) |
| Up to | 3 years (guide only) |
| Weight limit | 33 lb |
| Tray | removable food tray, easy to wash |
| Folds | Yes |
| Chair weight | 4 lb |
| Material | aluminium frame, fabrics, rubber grips on the claws |
| Washable cushion | Yes, per the maker |
| Table fit | Minimum 20 mm / 0.8 in, maximum 95 mm / 3.75 in. Avoid glass-topped tables, loose table tops, table leaves, single pedestal tables, card tables, camping tables, and any table that does not offer suffi |
| Standards (maker's words) | "Certified to EN1272:2017 in Europe, NZ, UK, Australia, Canada and the US" |
| Maker's use notes | only for children who can sit up unaided and weigh up to 15 kg; not suitable for all tables. weight as '15kg / 33lbs'. |
Compare the lobster with
How each closest rival differs from the lobster, from the makers' specs.
- ChiccoCaddy Hook-Onto 37 lb
- 4 lb a higher limit
- ChiccoFastLock Go Hook-On6 lbto 37 lb
- 2 lb heavier
- 4 lb a higher limit
- ChiccoFastLock 360 Hook-On8.5 lbto 37 lb
- 4.5 lb heavier
- 4 lb a higher limit
- LaloThe Hook-On Chair5.5 lbto 37 lb
- 1.5 lb heavier
- 4 lb a higher limit
lobster: questions answered
From phil&teds's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
What are the phil&teds lobster's age and weight limits?
Per the maker: from 6 months (guide only), to 3 years (guide only), up to 33 lb. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What harness does the phil&teds lobster have?
5-point, per the maker. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What tables does the phil&teds lobster fit?
Minimum 20 mm / 0.8 in, maximum 95 mm / 3.75 in. Avoid glass-topped tables, loose table tops, table leaves, single pedestal tables, card tables, camping tables, and any table that does not offer suffi, per the maker. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.