High chair usage

I never purchased a real high chair because we have major space constraints so I was glad to just get the FP Space Saver and attach it to one of our dining chairs.  By the time Lily was about 18 months old, she didn''t want to have anything to do with it and chose to eat at a little table with her own chair, just like they do at daycare/preschool.  She will also not sit in a high chair in a restaurant.  Lucy gave up on the FP chair around 13-14 months because she wanted to sit and eat with her big sister and because of the same daycare policy.  Now at 17 months, she will still sit in a high chair in restaurants but she''s starting to fight it.

I always thought kids would sit in high chairs until they were like 5!  I like that they are learning proper table skills at school (they use utensils and drink out of regular cups) but I''m just surprised that they are trying to grow up so fast. 

Anyway, just wanted to put this out there for many of you who are struggling with deciding on a high chair.  Keep in mind that your child may not love sitting in it or may "get over it" quickly.  I probably would have purchased something fancier (more expensive) if we had the space but now I''m really thankful that I didn''t.  I spent $50, 2 kids used it and then I literally threw it out because I couldn''t stand looking at it anymore!  Then again, my kids might just be weird.