Also goodHighchairs & solids gearStarting solids (~6 months) until your child leaves the highchair
Catchy The Food Catcher
A wipe-clean catcher that fits around the ANTILOP, Tripp Trapp and others so dropped food stays off the floor.
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Mess is a normal part of learning to eat, and Raising Children's simple fix is a mat under the highchair. Catchy goes a step further: a sheet of food-safe polypropylene, about 78 by 65 cm, that fixes around the highchair at footrest height, so dropped or thrown food lands in it rather than on the floor. It is made by a Sydney family business, comes in versions for more than 40 chairs including the IKEA ANTILOP and Stokke Tripp Trapp, and wipes clean in place. The trade-offs: fitting it can mean partly taking the chair apart, a folding chair can't fold with it on, it may stop you pulling the chair right up to the table, and it costs more than a plain splat mat, which does a similar job. Choose the version made for your exact chair.
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Pros
- Catches dropped and thrown food before it reaches the floor
- Wipes clean in place; no need to remove it between meals
- Versions for more than 40 highchairs, including the ANTILOP and Tripp Trapp
- Food-safe, BPA- and PVC-free polypropylene
Cons
- Fitting it can mean partly dismantling the highchair
- Folding chairs can't fold with it fitted, and it may stop you pulling up to the table
- Costs more than a splat mat or old towel, which do a similar job
- Only a footrest once your child's feet reach it; smaller babies still need one
Who it suits
- Carpeted or hard-to-clean floors
- Families offering lots of finger food
Who should look elsewhere
- Highchairs you fold away after every meal
- Chairs that aren't on Catchy's compatibility list
Price
$50–200
Typically $55–$65 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Material | Food-safe polypropylene, BPA- and PVC-free |
|---|---|
| Size | About 78 × 65 cm |
| Fits | Model-specific versions for 40+ highchairs, including IKEA ANTILOP, Stokke Tripp Trapp and Clikk, Kmart Prandium, Big W Uno and Bugaboo Giraffe |
| Installation | One-time fit; some chairs need partial disassembly |
| Cleaning | Wipe clean in place with a damp cloth |
| Folding | Folding chairs can't fold while it is fitted |
| Age from | From starting solids, around 6 months |
What to look for
- Pick the version made for your exact highchair model
- After fitting, check the chair is still stable and the harness works as normal
- Add a separate footrest if your baby's feet don't reach it
- No specific Australian standard covers food catchers; the chair's own safety rules still apply
Where to buy in Australia
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Other highchairs & solids gear picks
Budget pick~6 months (sitting) to 3 years
IKEA ANTILOP highchair with tray
The lightest, cheapest, easiest-to-hose-down highchair — with no footrest and a simple belt.
Premium pick~6 months (with Baby Set) into adulthood
Stokke Tripp Trapp (with Baby Set)
A beech chair with an adjustable seat and footrest that pulls up to your table and lasts into adulthood.
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Last checked 8 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick