Mountain Buggy pod vs phil&teds Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair

The pod is 2 lb lighter. The pod packs smaller (0.2 vs 0.3 cu ft).

Only the differences are shown.

Mountain Buggy podphil&teds Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair
TypeTravel high chair or boosterTravel high chair or booster
Weight2 lbLightest4 lb
Packed size2 × 13 × 14 in0.2 cu ftPacks smallest13 × 14 × 3 in0.3 cu ft
Child weightUp to 33 lbUp to 37 lb
Age6–36 months6–36 months
FitsNot listedTables 0.8 to 3.75 in thick; not glass tops, loose tops, table leaves, single pedestal, card or camping tables
Machine washableYesNo
Maker's use notesFor children who can sit up unaided. Table thickness about 0.8 to 2.8 in (2 to 7 cm). Not for glass-topped, loose-top, leaf, single pedestal, card or camping tables.Not for use with glass-topped, loose-top, single pedestal, card or camping tables, or table leaves.

Mountain Buggy pod

A very light fabric clip-on high chair that folds flat. Seat unzips for machine washing.

  • About 2 lb
  • Folds very flat
  • Washable seat
  • Not for all tables

phil&teds Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair

A clip-on high chair with an aluminum frame that clamps to a table edge and has a 5-point harness and removable tray. It folds flat into its own bag.

  • Very light at about 4 lb
  • Folds flat
  • 5-point harness
  • Only works on suitable tables
  • Fabric is hand wash only
Ask the meadow

pod or Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which is lighter to travel with?

The Mountain Buggy pod weighs 2 lb, versus 4 lb for the phil&teds Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair.

Which packs smaller?

The pod packs to 0.2 cu ft, versus 0.3 cu ft for the Lobster Portable Clip-On High Chair.

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