Around seven months in, many parents reach a quiet turning point.
Your baby is beginning to sit more steadily. Mealtimes are becoming part of everyday life.
With that change comes an important question:
Which high chair should we choose?
Not just for today, but for the years that follow.
Why “Growing with Your Child” Is a Design Philosophy, Not a Feature
Many high chairs promise adjustability.
But experienced parents know that growth is not only about height or weight.
As children grow, family life changes.
Meals become longer, posture becomes more important, and the chair is no longer a baby item—it becomes part of the shared family table.
A truly well-designed high chair must anticipate this entire journey.
That kind of longevity is not added later.
It has to be built into the design from the beginning.
When a Design Philosophy Is Recognized by Parenting Experts
In Japan, children’s furniture is often evaluated not only by consumers, but also by long-established parenting media that observe how families live over time.
One such benchmark is the Parenting Award, an annual recognition that highlights products and services making a meaningful, lasting contribution to family life.
In 2024, a high chair developed by Yamatoya was selected in the Products & Services category.
Importantly, this recognition was not for novelty or short-term convenience.
It reflected an evaluation of the underlying design philosophy—one centered on posture, longevity, and everyday usability at the family table.
What “Recognition of Philosophy” Means for Parents
Awards matter only when they align with real life.
In this case, the Parenting Award acknowledged an approach to design that prioritizes:
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Stable seating that supports healthy posture as children grow
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Structures that remain useful beyond the baby stage
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Furniture that continues to belong in daily family routines
This philosophy does not apply to a single moment in childhood.
It reflects a way of thinking about furniture that grows alongside family life.
While the award itself highlights the Sukusuku line, the values it represents—safety, adaptability, and long-term usability—are shared across Yamatoya’s approach to high chair design.
For parents, this serves as a quiet reassurance:
the chair is designed with the future in mind.
Sukusuku GL: An Expression of That Recognized Thinking
Sukusuku GL was developed as a clear expression of this philosophy.
Designed to support children from early feeding stages onward, it is intentionally proportioned and structured to remain comfortable as needs change. Its adjustability allows it to stay relevant—not just as a baby chair, but as part of everyday family life.
Rather than focusing on a single phase, Sukusuku GL emphasizes continuity:
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continuity of posture support
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continuity of use
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continuity at the family table
It is a chair shaped by long-term thinking, not temporary solutions.
Choosing with Confidence, Looking Beyond the Baby Stage
Choosing a high chair is one of the first furniture decisions parents make for their child.
Design philosophies recognized by parenting professionals offer more than reassurance—they offer perspective shaped by years of real-world use.
Sukusuku GL stands within that context:
a chair informed by experience, refined over time, and guided by principles that have earned third-party recognition.
For parents seeking a high chair that will remain meaningful well beyond the early months, it represents a thoughtful and lasting choice—one grounded not in trends, but in design values that endure.
