IKEA Antilop Footrest: Step-by-Step Fitting Guide

The IKEA Antilop is a brilliant highchair for the price, but it comes with one obvious gap, nowhere for your baby's feet to rest. A footrest fills that gap in a couple of minutes, no tools needed. Here's exactly how to fit one, and what to do if it ever starts slipping.

Why a footrest matters at mealtimes

Dangling feet aren't just uncomfortable, they give your baby nothing to push against, which means more wriggling and less focus on the actual meal. A properly fitted footrest helps your baby sit with their hips, knees and ankles roughly at right angles, which means calmer, more settled mealtimes for everyone at the table.

What you'll need

Just the footrest itself and the O-rings that come with it. No tools, no drilling, nothing else to buy separately.

Antilop footrest instructions showing O-ring placement on the IKEA high chair legs

Step-by-step: fitting your footrest

Fully assemble your highchair first.
Roll one O-ring onto a front leg, stopping about a third of the way down from the top.
Roll the second O-ring onto the other front leg, stopping about a third of the way up from the bottom.
Slot the footrest between the two rings, lifting the lower side to line up with the higher ring, then rolling the second ring to match so it sits straight rather than at an angle.
Check the height: aim for the footrest sitting roughly a third of the way down from the top of the legs, so your baby's knees end up at a comfortable right angle.
Add extra O-rings on both sides if you'd like a bit of extra stability. Handy once your baby starts getting more active at the table.

Adjusting it as your baby grows

The same rings that hold the footrest in place make it easy to move up or down over time — just loosen, slide to the new height, and re-tighten. Worth checking every couple of months, the same way we'd suggest checking your cushion cover's fit as your baby grows.

Caring for your footrest

A damp cloth after meals keeps it clean. Avoid harsh chemicals, which can affect the wood's finish over time.

IKEA high chair foot rest fitted to the IKEA Antilop highchair

Quick answers

My footrest keeps slipping down, what do I do?

This usually comes down to one of two things. First, the legs and O-rings can get slightly oily over time (from normal handling, or splashes during mealtimes!). Clean both o-rings and legs with rubbing alcohol and let them dry fully before refitting. Second, some babies like to stand on the footrest, which it isn't designed for. Always keep the highchair straps done up, since the footrest is there for foot support, not standing.

Does it fit the standard IKEA Antilop, or do I need a specific version?

It's designed specifically to fit IKEA Antilop highchair legs securely. It may look similar to other highchairs, but we can't guarantee a fit on non-IKEA models.

Do I need any tools to install it?

None at all, it's held in place with the adjustable O-rings, so it's quick to fit and just as quick to reposition later.

Can I match it to my other accessories?

Yes, we make ours in Natural Oak, Natural Maple, Natural Ash, Black, Cool Grey, Brown and Sage Green, and offer a Personalised option too, so it's easy to pair with your leg wraps and cushion cover.