Beyond the Highchair...........If you are looking to provide a "boost" for your children at the dinner table then you may like to consider the Tot Riser Foam Chair Pad.
Children are often uncomfortable at the dinner table in the early years. When children outgrow their dedicated high chair they move to the family chairs at the dinner table and still need the boost up. Many families resort to a variety of home-made solutions with varying degrees of success. In my circle of friends and my own experience, it seems that the odd cushion and even phone book is popular.
My name is Olga Cahill and I live on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. I’m pleased to introduce my practical and fun boosters to you.
I have a very patient and supportive husband and two divine sons – 5 & 7 years old. I was frustrated with the cleaning and lack of stability of these items and really they are not aesthetically appealing either. Frustrated with the mess and lack of enthusiasm my children showed at the table I knew there was something wrong. I took a good hard look at the situation before me and found they looked super uncomfortable. How can you avoid making a mess, stop fidgeting and look interested in a meal when you are chin height to the dinner table? That was it!!! I put myself at their level and the answer became clear. I made it my mission to do something about it back in September 2009 and the Tot Riser was born.
In using marine grade foam, I am able to keep it *light*, *portable*, *water resistant* and *easy to clean*. I added *fun colours* and designs to draw in the interest of the kids. Children from the age of 3 and over who are able to *sit unassisted and safely* at the dinner table will benefit from this product. Ideally it is *for the older child* who still sits uncomfortably low at the dinner table.
Sadly in our world, family time at the dinner table is scarce and many homes deal with the kids first maybe at the kitchen bench, counter meal style...then have a meal as a couple after the kids have gone to bed. I personally canned this idea after slaving away for 2 meal sittings. I was missing the family time and strapped to the kitchen for much longer than I could bear. It occurred to me that putting in the effort to set the foundations for my family to want to dine together was important. Much of the research out there encourages family meals to use the time to discuss issues and share their day as children get older.
With a couple of designs and colours to choose from it is cool for kids and a mature alternative to other boosters whilst stylish in the home too. Give it a go; I know you will love it.
Olga x
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