Why Your IKEA Highchair Needs a Silicone Placemat

Looking for our placemats for the IKEA Antilop highchair collection?

The much-coveted silicone tray inserts for the IKEA ANTILOP highchair have finally landed in our shop - and we couldn't be happier! But you might be wondering:

"Why do I need an IKEA highchair silicone placemat?"

Let’s start with what they are. Our silicone placemats are designed to fit perfectly inside the tray of your IKEA Antilop highchair. Like all Bobbin and Bumble products, they’re made from food-grade, BPA-free silicone and fully certified for use with babies and toddlers.

They’re not strictly essential - more of a fun, practical upgrade - but here’s why so many parents are loving them:

Benefits of a Silicone Placemat for Your IKEA Highchair

✅ Easy to Clean: While the Antilop is famously simple in design (no annoying crevices for crumbs!), the tray itself can be tricky to remove. Many parents report that removing it can send leftovers flying across the kitchen. Silicone placemats solve that — just lift out the insert, rinse with warm soapy water, or pop it on the top shelf of the dishwasher.

✅ Perfect for Eating Out: Lightweight and compact, these placemats roll up neatly and take up almost no space in your nappy bag. Since many cafés and restaurants use the IKEA Antilop highchair, you’ll always have a clean, familiar surface ready for your little one. Simply wipe it down with a baby-safe disinfectant and you’re good to go.

✅ Reduces Slips and Spills: Silicone creates a naturally grippy surface, helping plates and bowls stay in place. That means fewer mid-meal messes and fewer flying cups.

✅ Customise Your Highchair: With the affordable price point of the Antilop highchair, many parents love accessorising it to make it their own. Our silicone placemats come in a rainbow of colours to match our wipeable highchair covers and splash mats. Make your highchair uniquely yours — and don’t forget to tag us on @bobbinandbumble when you do!