Dragging a high chair or feeding seat along on a trip is just that—a drag. But when you think about how hands-on (and mouth-on) babies and toddlers can be in restaurant high chairs—well, suddenly you’re spending every vacation meal with your little one in your lap.

But if you and your little foodie have used and liked a sling or baby carrier, Totseat probably deserves a spot in your diaper bag. Invented by a Scottish “mum," the featherweight Totseat has a Euro sensibility both in its style and simplicity. The colorful canvas harness fits snugly over the top of a variety of chairs, using straps to adjust the fit, and offering a cummerbund to wrap around the chair-back for extra support. Folded up and back in its carrying case, the squishy Totseat (which comes in a variety of designs) is about the size of a sandwich—and the whole thing can go in the washer after an applesauce explosion.

One caveat: While the seat is recommended for babies and toddlers from 6 to 30 months, we think 24 months is about the max. When we tested Totseat out on our independent-minded 2-1/2-year old,  she basically told us to Talk to the Hand. Though she could fit in it just fine, the snug support was so "last year."

Best for: 6 months to under 2 years

Retail price: $34.95. Available at trendykid.com