Kids may be small, but their furniture often feels overwhelming! I find myself pondering this question multiple times a day. Whether it’s bumping into a stool in the bathroom, moving a little table to clean, or figuring out where to stash everything, children’s furniture manages to be both tiny and seemingly gigantic all at once.
I thought once I moved past the baby stage—saying goodbye to swings, cradles, and play saucers—life would get simpler. I was mistaken. Despite clearing out all those items, my main foe remains: the high chair.
Every day, I find myself tripping over its legs, snagging my pocket as I walk past, or having to shove it aside just to navigate the kitchen with laundry. It’s been two years now, and I should have adapted. Yet, it still feels massive. Even though it’s just a standard high chair, after so long of searching for a good spot for it, it starts to feel like an oversized piece of furniture.
When I selected this model that supposedly folds down to a compact position, I thought I was making the best choice for our small, open-concept home. The plan was simple: feed the baby, fold it up, and tuck it away. Easy, right?
But I was pregnant and perhaps too enchanted by the charm of this rose gold high chair. I didn’t consider that our space lacks walls. Our dining area is merely a corner of a larger living space, and the kitchen is no different. The only potential spot for the high chair is where my beloved buffet sits, and I’m not willing to lose that storage or part with something I cherish for a piece of kid furniture that should only be around for another year or so.
My daughter is two years old. I know many toddlers can sit at the table by this age, but mine is an exception. While she’s in the 3rd percentile for size, she’s off the charts for mischief. So, the high chair remains an essential fixture in our home.
Despite my frustrations with it, I have no choice but to come to terms with its presence. I can’t be the only one—what’s the bulky piece of furniture in your home that drives you crazy?
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Summary:
This article reflects on the frustration of having bulky baby furniture, particularly high chairs, in small living spaces. It emphasizes the challenges of accommodating such items while also sharing a humorous perspective on the realities of parenting.
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