Advise on faux bamboo chairs

How cute is this puppy?

I still have 2 of these faux bamboo armchairs that I have to paint, and I need your advise in wich colour to paint them and wich fabric to use.
I would like something that can last for a long time, and now with a baby in mind...
If you have a great idea, let me know and I will make dedicate a post about YOU ;)