Chicco Caddy vs Inglesina Fast: Hook-On High Chairs Compared

The biggest difference between these two hook-on chairs is the tables they fit. Chicco says to use the Caddy only on tables 0.75 to 1.5 inches thick. Inglesina says the Fast fits tables from 0.8 to 3.5 inches thick and comes with its own carry bag. Both seat a child up to 37 lb. The Caddy costs less. Pick the Fast if you will eat at unfamiliar restaurant and rental tables, where you cannot check the edge ahead of time. Pick the Caddy if you know your tables are within its range, for example at grandparents' houses, and you want to spend less.

Neither chair includes a tray from its maker, according to the makers' own pages. If a tray in the box matters, see the alternatives below.

Chicco Caddy Hook-On Chair, Portable High Chair for Babies and Toddlers

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4.9 lb per Chicco, twist-to-tighten clamps for tables 0.75 to 1.5 inches thick, 3-point harness and a removable seat pad (check the label for washing).

weight:4.9 lb, per Chicco

age Range:Up to 37 lbs

fold:Compact fold

table Thickness:0.75–1.5 in thick tables, per Chicco

care:Washing: Chicco's page says machine washable, the 2018 manual says hand wash — check the label

Pros

• ✓Fits tables 0.75–1.5 in thick, per Chicco
• ✓Compact fold for travel
• ✓Lightweight at 4.9 lb
• ✓Easy to attach and remove

Cons

• ×No tray listed by Chicco — your child eats from the table
• ×Limited table compatibility
• ×Basic padding

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Inglesina Fast Table Chair - Portable Baby High Chair

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Inglesina

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4.2 lb per Inglesina, clamps to tables 0.8 to 3.5 inches thick, with a carry bag stored under the seat and a machine-washable cover.

weight:4.2 lb, per Inglesina

age Range:Up to 37 lbs

table Thickness:0.8–3.5 in thick tables

fold:Collapsible with travel bag

Pros

• ✓Clips securely to most tables
• ✓Travel bag included
• ✓Collapsible and lightweight
• ✓Machine-washable seat cover

Cons

• ×No tray included
• ×Doesn't fit all table types
• ×Can scratch thin tables

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How do the specs compare side by side?

The Caddy figures are from Chicco's Caddy product page and owner's manual. The Fast figures are from Inglesina's US product page unless marked otherwise. Price tiers are relative; check the current price on Amazon.

Two things to know about the figures. First, some listings have described the Caddy with a snap-on tray, but Chicco's product page and owner's manual list no tray among the parts. Check the photos and "what's included" on the listing you buy from. Second, Chicco's 2018 owner's manual says to hand wash the seat cover, while its current product page says machine washable. Follow the care label on your chair.

Which tables will each chair fit?

This is the deciding spec. A hook-on chair has no legs: the CPSC describes it as a seat "supported solely by the table on which it is mounted." If the edge is too thick, too thin or the wrong shape, the chair cannot clamp safely.

The Caddy's 0.75 to 1.5 inch range covers many standard dining tables but rules out thick wooden tops and many restaurant tables with deep edges. Chicco lists further exclusions: no glass tops, loose tops, table leaves, card tables or single-pedestal tables, and no tablecloths or placemats under the clamps.

The Fast's 0.8 to 3.5 inch range takes in thick tabletops the Caddy cannot. The same general limits apply: a solid, stable table with a flat edge and room underneath for the lower clamp.

Before you travel, measure the edges of the tables you know you will use. For restaurants, keep a fallback such as the restaurant's own high chair.

Which is easier to carry?

The Fast. It is 0.7 lb lighter on the makers' figures, and its carry bag with a strap is included and stores under the seat. Chicco lists a compact fold to 14 x 14 x 5 inches but no bag, so you will need room in a tote or suitcase.

Both are light enough for a day bag. If you fly carry-on only, the included bag makes the Fast simpler to clip to a backpack or stroller.

Do they come with a tray?

Not from the makers. Inglesina sells its Fast Dining Tray Plus as an optional accessory that attaches to the chair. Chicco's page and manual do not mention a tray for the Caddy. Without a tray, your child eats straight off the table, which is fine at a wiped-down restaurant table but messier elsewhere. A suction placemat helps.

Is a 3-point harness enough?

For most toddlers who sit well, yes. A 3-point harness (waist belt and crotch strap) keeps a child seated, and Chicco's manual says to use the restraint every time and adjust it snugly. It does less to stop a determined climber from standing. If your child already escapes high chairs, a chair with shoulder straps is the better choice.

Choose the Chicco Caddy if…

• You know the tables you will use, and they are 0.75 to 1.5 inches thick.
• You want the lower price band.
• You have room in a bag or the car, so a carry case does not matter.

Read our full Chicco Caddy review.

Choose the Inglesina Fast if…

• You will eat at many different tables and need the widest thickness range.
• You want a carry bag included and the lighter chair.
• You are happy to buy the tray separately, or do without one.

Read our full Inglesina Fast review.

Why do some listings say 40 lb for the Inglesina Fast?

Inglesina's own US page says up to 37 lb, around 36 months. Some retailer spec tables list 40 lb. The 37 lb figure also matches the CPSC's description of hook-on chairs as intended for children up to 37 lb. Use the limit on your chair's label and manual, not a retailer table.

What are the alternatives?

• phil&teds Lobster: a premium clip-on that includes a removable, dishwasher-safe tray and a 4-point harness, and fits tables 0.8 to 3.75 inches thick. It costs more than either chair here, and it was unavailable on Amazon at the time of writing, so check stock.
• hiccapop OmniBoost: a budget feeding booster that straps onto an ordinary chair instead of the table, with a removable tray and a 3-point harness, for ages 6 months to 3 years. It works where a clip-on cannot, such as glass or pedestal tables, but at about 5 lb it is bulkier to pack.

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How we put this together

We have not tested either chair. This comparison uses Chicco's Caddy product page and its 2018 owner's manual, Inglesina's Fast Table Chair page, and the CPSC's hook-on chair guidance. Inglesina does not state the harness type on its US page, so that figure comes from retailer listings. Specifications change; check the label and manual on the chair you buy.