6 sleek + modern high chairs that don’t sacrifice on style

You don’t have to sacrifice style for function, mama.

If the words sleek, modern, and minimalist don't immediately come to mind when you think of baby gear, you're not alone. But times, they are a-changin', mama, and you no longer have to ditch your style when your little one arrives.

We've found six of the most modern, beautiful high chairs that don't sacrifice function for flair.

Their clean lines and simplistic designs will keep your modern, fashion-forward aesthetic in tact; unfortunately, we can't say the same about your white rugs.

1. Stokke Tripp Trapp

This Scandinavian seat has been around for over 40 years, and for good reason. Its iconic look compliments any modern style, and its brilliant design grows with your child, providing a safe, comfy seat at any age. (Truly—it can hold a full-grown adult. We know; we've tried.)

Stokke Tripp Trapp
$249.00, Norstrom

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2. IKEA Antilop

It doesn't get much simpler than this, and that's why we love it. Easy to wipe down, lightweight, and a super affordable price point. IKEA wins again.

IKEA ANTILOP
$48.99, Amazon

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3. Boon Flair

A sleek, smooth one-piece seat that makes clean-up a breeze. (And makes you look good while doing it.) The sturdy pedestal base and adjustable lift feature means that it slips easily under your table and can be set to a custom height.

Boon Flair Pedestal High Chair
$249.99, Nordstrom

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4. Bloom Fresco

Dubbed as "the world's highest baby chair," this sleek seat allows for baby to pull up to the kitchen table or the breakfast bar. It features three recline positions for any age, a 360-degree swivel seat with easy height adjustment, and some seriously edgy modern style.

Bloom Fresco Chrome Contemporary Highchair
$450.00 and up, Nordstrom

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5. OXO Tot Sprout

Fun fact: the tray in this high chair can contain over seven ounces of spilled liquid. (Trust us when we tell you that you will be putting this fun fact to the test sooner rather than later.) Other awesomeness: the simple aesthetic, sturdy frame, tool-free adjustability, and ability to use the seat with a kiddo from six months through five years old. Win!

OXO Tot Sprout Chair
$249.99, Nordstrom

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6. Micuna OVO

This high chair is so gorgeous you may not want your babe to actually use it 😉 Clean, modern style + natural beechwood accents = major high chair envy for anyone who splurges on this beauty. We also love that the legs are removable converting it to a play or desk chair for older kiddos.

Micuna OVO
$459.99, Modern Nursery

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8 breastfeeding and pumping supplies you need for your lifestyle

Round out your pumping arsenal, mama

By its very nature, motherhood requires some lifestyle adjustments: Instead of staying up late with friends, you get up early for snuggles with your baby. Instead of spontaneous date nights with your honey, you take afternoon family strolls with your little love. Instead of running out of the house with just your keys and phone, you only leave with a fully loaded diaper bag.

For breastfeeding or pumping mamas, there is an additional layer of consideration around when, how and how much your baby will eat. Thankfully, when it comes to effective solutions for nursing or bottle-feeding your baby, Dr. Brown's puts the considerations of mamas and their babies first with products that help with every step of the process—from comfortably adjusting to nursing your newborn to introducing a bottle to efficiently pumping.

With countless hours spent breastfeeding, pumping and bottle-feeding, the editors at Motherly know the secret to success is having dependable supplies that can help you feed your baby in a way that matches lifestyle.

Here are 9 breastfeeding and pumping products to help you no matter what the day holds.

Customflow™ Double Electric Breast Pump

For efficient, productive pumping sessions, a double electric breast pump will help you get the job done as quickly as possible. Quiet for nighttime pumping sessions and compact for bringing along to work, this double pump puts you in control with fully adjustable settings.

$159.99

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Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Especially in the early days, feeding your baby can feel like a pretty consuming task. A hands-free pumping bra will help you reclaim some of your precious time while pumping—and all mamas will know just how valuable more time can be!

$29.99

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Manual Breast Pump with SoftShape™ Silicone Shield

If you live a life that sometimes takes you away from electrical outlets (that's most of us!), then you'll absolutely want a manual breast pump in your arsenal. With two pumping modes to promote efficient milk expression and a comfort-fitted shield, a manual pump is simply the most convenient pump to take along and use. Although it may not get as much glory as an electric pump, we really appreciate how quick and easy this manual pump is to use—and how liberating it is not to stress about finding a power supply.

$29.99

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Nipple Shields and Sterilization Case

There is a bit of a learning curve to breastfeeding—for both mamas and babies. Thankfully, even if there are some physical challenges (like inverted nipples or a baby's tongue tie) or nursing doesn't click right away, silicone nipple shields can be a huge help. With a convenient carry case that can be sterilized in the microwave, you don't have to worry about germs or bacteria either. 🙌

$9.99

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Silicone One-Piece Breast Pump

When you are feeding your baby on one breast, the other can still experience milk letdown—which means it's a golden opportunity to save some additional milk. With a silent, hands-free silicone pump, you can easily collect milk while nursing.

$14.99

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Breast to Bottle Pump & Store Feeding Set

After a lifetime of nursing from the breast, introducing a bottle can be a bit of a strange experience for babies. Dr. Brown's Options+™ and slow flow bottle nipples were designed with this in mind to make the introduction to bottles smooth and pleasant for parents and babies. As a set that seamlessly works together from pumping to storing milk to bottle feeding, you don't have to stress about having everything you need to keep your baby fed and happy either.

$24.99

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Washable Breast Pads

Mamas' bodies are amazingly made to help breast milk flow when it's in demand—but occasionally also at other times. Especially as your supply is establishing or your breasts are fuller as the length between feeding sessions increase, it's helpful to use washable nursing pads to prevent breast milk from leaking through your bra.

$8.99

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Breast Milk Storage Bags

The essential for mamas who do any pumping, breast milk storage bags allow you to easily and safely seal expressed milk in the refrigerator or freezer. Dr. Brown's™ Breast Milk Storage Bags take it even further with extra thick walls that block out scents from other food items and feature an ultra secure lock to prevent leaking.

$7.99

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Watch one mama's review of the new Dr. Brown's breastfeeding line here:

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14 outdoor toys your kids will want to play with beyond summer

They transition seamlessly for indoor play.

Plan Toys

With Labor day weekend in the rearview and back-to-school in full swing, most parents are fresh out of boxes to check on their "Fun Concierge" hit list. It's also the point of diminishing returns on investing in summer-only toys. So with that in mind, we've rounded up some of our favorite toys that are not only built to last but will easily make the transition from outdoor to indoor play. Even better, they're Montessori-friendly and largely open-ended so your kids can get a ton of use out of them.

From sunny backyard afternoons to rainy mornings stuck inside, these toys are sure to keep little ones engaged and entertained.

Meadow ring toss game

Besides offering a fantastic opportunity to hone focus, coordination, determination and taking turns, lawn games are just plain fun. Set them up close together for the littles and spread them out when Mom and Dad get in on the action. With their low profile and rope rings, they're great for indoors as well.

$30

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Balance board

Balance boards are a fabulous way to get the wiggles out. This one comes with a rope attachment, making it suitable for even the youngest wigglers. From practicing their balance and building core strength to working on skills that translate to skateboarding and snowboarding, it's a year-round physical activity that's easy to bring inside and use between Zoom classes, too!

$75

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Detective set

Detective Set

This set has everything your little detective needs to solve whatever mystery they might encounter: an eye glasses, walkie-talkie, camera, a red lens, a periscope and a bag. Neighborhood watch? Watch out.

$40

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Wooden doll stroller

Wooden Doll Stroller

Take their charges on a stroll around the block with this classic doll stroller. With the same versatility they're used to in their own ride, this heirloom quality carriage allows their doll or stuffy to face them or face the world.

$120

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Sand play set

Whether you're hitting the beach or the backyard sandbox, this adorable wooden sand set is ready for action. Each scoop has an embossed pattern that's perfect for sand stamping. They're also totally suitable for water play in the wild or the bathtub.

$30

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Water play set

Filled with sand or water, this tabletop sized activity set keeps little ones busy, quiet and happy. (A mama's ideal trifecta 😉). It's big enough to satisfy their play needs but not so big it's going to flood your floors if you bring the fun inside on a rainy day.

$100

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Mini golf set

Fore! This mini golf set is lawn and living room ready. Set up a backyard competition or incorporate into homeschooling brain breaks that shift focus and build concentration.

$40

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Vintage scooter balance bike

Pedals are so 2010. Balance bikes are the way to go for learning to ride a bike while skipping the training wheels stage altogether. This impossibly cool retro scooter-style is built to cruise the neighborhood or open indoor space as they're learning.

$121

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Wooden rocking pegasus

Your little will be ready to take flight on this fun pegasus. It gently rocks back and forth, but doesn't skimp on safety—its winged saddle, footrests and backrest ensure kids won't fall off whether they're rocking inside or outside.

$100

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Croquet set

The cutest croquet set we've ever seen! With adorable animal face wooden balls and a canvas bag for easy clean up, it's also crafted to stick around awhile. Round after round, it's great for teaching kiddos math and problem-solving skills as well.

$45

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Wooden digital camera

Kids get the chance to assemble the camera on their own then can adventure anywhere to capture the best moments. With two detachable magnetic lenses, four built-in filters and video recorder, your little photographer can tap into their creativity from summertime to the holidays.

$179

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Wooden bulldozer toy

Whether they're digging up sand in the backyad or picking up toys inside, kids can get as creative as they want picking up and moving things around. Even better? Its wooden structure means it's not an eye sore to look at wherever your digger drops it.

$100

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Pull-along hippo

There's just something so fun about a classic pull-along toy and we love that they seamlessly transition between indoor and outdoor play. Crafted from solid cherry and beechwood, it's tough enough to endure outdoor spaces your toddler takes it on.

$33

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Baby forest fox ride-on

Toddlers will love zooming around on this fox ride-on, and it's a great transition toy into traditional balance bikes. If you take it for a driveway adventure, simply use a damp cloth to wipe down the wheels before bringing back inside.

$88

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You don’t have to sacrifice style for function, mama.

1. Stokke Tripp Trapp

2. IKEA Antilop

3. Boon Flair

4. Bloom Fresco

5. OXO Tot Sprout

6. Micuna OVO

Round out your pumping arsenal, mama

Watch one mama's review of the new Dr. Brown's breastfeeding line here:

They transition seamlessly for indoor play.

From sunny backyard afternoons to rainy mornings stuck inside, these toys are sure to keep little ones engaged and entertained.

Spoiler alert: It doesn't have to be daily.