You can eat, play, sleep and rest in the highchair. Drink a cup of tea - the little girl will not do miracles, she will quickly get used to eating on her own and have a good time! How to choose the right one - read on. Let's start with the assortment. What do manufacturers offer today?
Types of high chairs
There are several types of models:
- high (classic),
- mounted,
- boosters,
- transformers.
Which highchair is the best - only you know.
Tall models
Comfortable classic. Most often, a high chair for a baby is equipped with wheels - move it to any place in the apartment without taking out the child.
The tall feeding chair is compact - if desired, it can be easily folded up and stowed away in the pantry. The manufacturers thought of everyone, equipping the product with a removable table and an adjustable seat. Eating, relaxing and playing in one place is convenient for the child and calm for the mother.
- stable,
- multifunctional.
- an older baby will not use it on its own.
Useful article: "What things are needed in the hospital: a list for mom and baby"
Transformers
The transfer chair is the age-old answer to the question “how to choose a feeding chair”. This is functionality and durability. Such furniture is used in the first years of life for its intended purpose, and over time it is turned into a chair and a desk.
- The most common option is 2 in 1: highchair table. Often there are such variations: in combination with a cradle and a swing, a chaise longue, a rocking chair and even a walker.
- Some manufacturers went even further - they made 3 in 1. This is a bed, a swing, a chair at the same time.
- But there is also a 4-in-1 (same, plus a walker). The chair can eventually be transformed into a desk. The child will use it until the age of 6.
- multifunctionality,
- inexpensive,
- long service life.
- take up a lot of space
- not suitable for travel.
See the game table overview. The kid will be delighted!
Boosters and high chairs
The choice of travelers and active people. A relatively new invention. They look impressive, but in functionality they lose to the classics.
Wall-mounted models are attached directly to adults or attached to the dining table. They are compact. But they are convenient only when you attach them to an adult chair. They cannot be attached to single-legged tables or glass tops - only to stable kitchen tables.
- compact,
- mobile,
- add up.
- not suitable for all countertops,
- it is dangerous to leave the baby alone,
- limited period of use (from the moment when the child is already sitting up to his weight of 15 kg).
Attention! Hanging furniture is rarely equipped with footrests. Growing up, the baby will feel discomfort due to insufficient space.
If the child is very active, you should not stop choosing this model.
Boosters are designed for microscopic kitchens where it is difficult to carve out space for a full-fledged highchair. The model clings to a chair, and the child sits with the parents at the same table.
- compact,
- mobile: suitable for travel,
- easy to store, easy to care for,
- convenient to carry with your child.
- low degree of security,
- limited functionality,
- can not be rocked.
On a note: How to Choose a Breast Pump: The Quickest Guide for Dads»
How to choose a highchair
Throw away extraneous thoughts. Parents expect a little from the chair.
Just to be:
Mobility
Are you also accustomed to “moving” with your meal from the kitchen table closer to the TV, and then to the balcony? The child should not be limited either. It will be easier to buy a device with wheels and feed the little one in the room while looking at the screen or ironing the linen.
Some of the chairs only have one pair of castors. But even models without wheels can be easily transported - their weight is rather low.
Compactness
How to choose a highchair for your baby if there is not so much space in your apartment? The smallest model will do. It will also come in handy when traveling - folded, packed and rolled.
Functionality
Children are creative personalities, and it is handy to create in comfort. Stop choosing a highchair on the transformer. The child eats with great pleasure when the meal becomes a game.
Highchair - what to look out for
- Sustainability
Rock the highchair from side to side. Children 1.5-2 years old love to swing and try to do everything on their own. The highchair must stand up and not fall!
- Quality materials
Even the most pleasant to the touch plastic or wooden chair must be certified. Such models are precisely made from non-toxic materials. When choosing a foldable - fold and unfold it several times - evaluate the quality of the fasteners.
Check if the wheels spin well and if the blocking brake is working, if there is one.
- Cleaning
Ideal if the highchair has a removable cover that can be washed in a washing machine. Find out what the seat is made of and how easy it is to clean.
- Seat belts and other attachments
Reliable fastenings increase safety: the baby will not twist out of the chair and will not get entangled in the belts. Most comfortable are the five-point seat belts that fix the belt, legs and shoulders of an active child.
A jumper between the baby feet provides additional safety.
- Adjustable footrest
It is comfortable - the child is in absolute comfort. This step “grows” with the baby, allowing the legs to be in the correct position. If your child falls asleep after lunch, turn the device into a comfortable bed.
- Adjustable backrest
- Furniture, the back of which folds out to the "lying" position - an option for newborns.
- Models with a "reclining" back position are suitable for babies from 4 months old who still cannot sit.
- All others can be used without fear. But from 6 months :)
- Table included
Such a convenient detail is present in many models that are suitable for both very young children and older children. The removable feeding table is easy to clean and remove to seat the child at the common dining table.
- Adjustable seat height
Seat adjustment plays an important role - it is easier to seat a child at a common table without “reinventing the wheel”.
- Additional little things
- Removable toy basket. Favorite things are always there.
- Special canes that allow you to roll the highchair like a stroller.
- Hanging toys. Eating food will turn into a fun game!
- Carrying handle. But this is convenient for parents. To wear - do not carry! And with pleasure!
- Soft liner. Anatomically correct position of the baby.
Read: “Ergo backpack is different from a kangaroo: how to choose and not lose it?»
Wood, metal or plastic?
- The wooden highchair is sturdy and durable, which cannot be said about its plastic counterparts. In addition, wood is an environmentally friendly material.
- Plastic feeding chairs are easy to clean. When buying plastic products, pay attention to the smell - it should not be chemical!
- The metal chairs are durable. They are upholstered with hypoallergenic fabric that does not cause allergic reactions.
- The seat fabric is soft but harder to wash.
- The film is not so comfortable, the child will be hot in summer and cold in winter.
- The ideal option is a removable cover in combination with a film upholstery.
High chair or chaise longue - how to choose?
After listening to the feedback on the forums, we decide that a sun lounger is necessary for toddlers. And for sure! It is lightweight, compact, and even vibrates, gently lulling the baby. I wish I could use this for up to 15 years! But ... the chaise longue is designed for children weighing up to 9 kilograms. Eh, you will have to give it up in just a few months.
Thanks to the manufacturers - today you can buy a product with a sun lounger function. Such devices have been used since the first days of life. The answer is unequivocal. Buy a highchair with additional features. Or two devices at once :)
5 tricks of a wise mom
- Make sure there are small bumpers on the countertop. Spilled liquid will linger on these tables and not spill onto the floor. The sides on the table are a must have if you are going to conduct fine motor classes behind the chair.
- The ability to fix the tabletop in several positions - closer or further from the child. Move it to the little one when he eats, and move it away when he plays.
- Too bright a color distracts and tires the eyes. The child should look at a spoon and a plate or at cereals that develop fine motor skills, but not at a colorful chair! Choose soothing colors.
- The device should be free of sharp corners and irregularities. Even a small notch is a risk of injury to the delicate skin.
- Require a hygiene certificate. Quality and safety are our top priorities!
TOP 5 best highchair models for every wallet
- Geoby Y388
Inexpensive, practical model. Many parents choose it for its quality and functionality.
- Lightweight construction.
- Inexpensive cost.
- Just wash.
- Spacious basket for toys.
- Caretero magnus
This functional and high-quality highchair will appeal to parents and children.
- Adjustable for any child.
- Equipped with rear wheels for transport.
- Available in different colors.
- Capella piero deluxe
Differs in classic design and mobility. Not too expensive.
- Lifting seat.
- Reclining backrest.
- Equipped with four castors.
- Chico polly magic
A favorite of many generations of children, the Chico brand knows how to please your child like no other. Italian assembly, lightness of design, functionality - all this is Chicо.
- Arc with toys.
- Equipped with a cradle.
- CAM Istante
Chairs CAM are functional: they are adjustable in height, have 4 backrest positions, and an adjustable footrest.
- Italian quality,
- Arc with toys
- The ability to use from the first days of life.
Turn food into pleasure!
Watch video advice from Dr. Komarovsky on choosing a baby feeding chair
