Why do you need high chairs ?
With the endless list of baby needs, you might begin to question yourself if you need to include a high chair to register. Although, high chairs are not a major priority when your baby is a newborn. But as soon as you start introducing them to solid foods, your baby will need a high chair. Highchairs provide a safe place for babies and children to sit when eating, raising them to the table height to have their meal conveniently.
Aside from that, a high chair can give them a secure place to play while they await their meal. Some models also play an additional role of a newborn rocker, child’s chair, and table, and some can be converted into a toddler booster. Your little one may be using a high chair for 6 months all the way to age 3 when he could have outgrown the high chair and transit to the booster.
Factors to consider when buying high chairs
Just like you are concerned with what goes into your little one’s tummy, you should be concerned about the high chair to get for your baby. Though selecting a chair depends on what works for your family, it is also important to consider:
-Space: the amount of space you have should influence the type of high chair you would opt for.
-Ease of cleaning/usage: a good high chair should be easy to use, and clean.
-The tray-type: whether adjustable, removable, dishwasher safe, it is advised to opt for a wide, sturdy, and removable option that offers easy clean-up.
Other factors are durability, foldability, comfort, and safety.
Below are the top-notch high chairs on the market.
Fisher-Price SpaceSaver High Chair
This wallet-friendly chair is rated the best compact high chair out there. This space-saver chair does not only save you space just like its name implies but can be attached to a dining chair. The Fisher-Price high chair offers a three-position recline and two height adjustments. It comes with a removable tray that is easy to remove and clean, plus a deep dish that prevents your baby’s food from falling. This chair is easy to assemble and disassemble. It folds up easily and is easy to store. It is super durable, lasts throughout toddlerhood, and can be converted into a toddler booster.
Graco Table2Table High Chair
This chair is super light, weighing just below 18 pounds. The chair is suitable for babies right from infanthood to toddlerhood. It is very durable, thus, grows with your baby. Because it is lightweight, it can be easily put in the car when you are going on vacation. It is portable and offers your little one the needed comfort during mealtime. This chair is also safe for use, easy to fold and store. It can hold babies up to 40 pounds on a high, and when converted into a toddler booster and youth chair, it can support children up to 60 pounds.
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
Do you desire a chair that fits in with adult furniture and can serve you well from 6 months through the end of childhood and beyond? Then this model is all you need. This wooden chair is super durable and can grow with your child. The simple beechwood design does not look much like “baby gear” and fits seamlessly into your home decor. Although it is costly and might not seem too easy to clean, its other beautiful features make it a good pick. This high chair can be used by babies from 6 months to 300 pounds, it is more suitable for preschoolers and even adults to sit on it. This trayless high chair is convertible and easy to assemble. Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair gives room for quality mealtime, as the high chair is intended to be pulled right up to the table so everyone can eat together. It comes in different beautiful colors and has been in existence since 1972.
IKEA Antilop High Chair
This is one of the top quality high chairs in the market with beautiful features. The plastic and steel-made high chair is super light (weighing just 7.9 pounds), simple, functional, compact, and small. It is easy to move around yet sturdy and comfortable. The super durable chair grows with your child. The high chair is easy to assemble, easy to use, and easy to clean. It is safe for babies and bigger kids. It not only positions your child in the proper upright position for eating but can also serve as a place for your child to play while preparing his meal.