Highchairs & Booster Seats 1 Offer - Quick look Buy from Smart Kid Store1 1 Facebook PinterestAlexandra Rowley When Baby's Ready for a High ChairWhen Baby can sit up on his own and is eating solid food -- usually between 4 and 6 months -- it's time to add a high chair to your kitchen decor. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy.2 2 Facebook PinterestStockDisc Is It Easy to Use?Whether it's easy to get your baby in and out is the most important concern. Before you shop, ask your friends if they have a high chair they love. Once you're in a store, test the chairs to find one with a tray that you can operate with one hand. Look at the seat straps to see if they're simple to buckle and unbuckle. The majority of high-chair accidents occur because parents don't use the buckle feature. Remember, as soon as your baby figures out how to pull himself upright, he might try it in his high chair. Using a three- or five-point harness keeps him safe.3 3 Facebook PinterestJuice Images/Veer Is It JPMA Certified?
Speaking of safety, manufacturers can opt to have high chairs tested and approved by the independent Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. If there's a JPMA seal on a high chair, it's one of the safest.4 4 Facebook PinterestKaysh Shinn Is It Comfortable?You'll want your baby to stay seated for a decent period of time. Consider how roomy the seat is, especially if you have a big baby. Is the seat well padded? Is there a footrest?5 5 Facebook PinterestFancy Photography/Veer Is It Easy to Clean?Babies are notoriously messy eaters, and that means you need to consider how easy it is to clean up the high chair after a messy meal. Most chairs come with a vinyl seat that can be wiped clean. Look at how the cushion and frame fit together and imagine a scenario involving applesauce and crumbs. The fewer seams and crevices, the better. A recent update in high chairs is a tray-within-a-tray feature, where the top tray pops out for cleaning in your sink or dishwasher. Some high chairs even come with an extra tray so that if one is being washed, you've got another.
6 6 Facebook PinterestAlexandra Grablewski Does It Have the Features You Need?Will you move your high chair around, maybe pushing it to the table for meals and then back against a wall for storage? If so, look for a model with wheels that lock to keep the chair stationary when in use. Some high chairs fold up for storage, making it a good choice for occasional use, such as grandma's house.Originally published in American Baby magazine. Updated 2010.Win Baby Gear! 7 The Must-Read High Chairs Buying Guide High chair shopping doesn't have to be a task. To find the perfect seat... more Begin SlideshowInternational Shipping Made Easy The Land of Nod makes families all over the world feel at home. With our global partner Borderfree, you can now shop and ship internationally. So wherever it is that you call home, we’ll be there. You're standing in the store, scan gun ready to go and then it hits you: you actually have no idea what you really need to put on your registry for baby. Do you want this set of animal bibs or do you need them?
Even if you've done the research, it's hard to know what exactly will work for you until baby is actually here. We get it, which is why we did a little research of our own -- and consulted some veteran parents (including some HuffPost moms) -- to find out exactly what are the must-have items for your baby registry. So take a deep breath, check out our list and then scan your heart out. Specs-IconAddons-IconPage 1can-flag-sm-betterPage 1Flag of the People's Republic of ChinaFill 1Fill 1Group 5Foundations-LogoFree ShippingJobIconMobileNavIcon-ChildCareMobileNavIcon-HomeMobileNavIcon-HospitalityMobileNavIcon-PWRAddons-IconFeatures-IconOptions-IconSpecs-IconFill 949SM-Email-IconSM-Facebook-IconSM-GooglePlus-IconSM-LinkedIn-IconSM-Twitter-IconSimpleNav-CartDelete IconSimpleNav-SearchThe United States of America flag, produced by Daniel McRaePage 1 Foundations classic wood high chairs offer unparalleled quality. Buy from a dealer 365 Day Return Policy & No Sales Tax**
Ships in One Business Day Find out when it will arrive Rounded edges for safety and finished appearance Dual action buckle and adjustable harness for added security Stackable up to four high to reduce storage space Durable solid wood construction Meets or exceeds the ASTM F404 safety standards WOOD HIGH CHAIR SPECIFICATIONS Assembled Dimensions:20.5"L x 20.5"W x 30"H Shipping Dimensions:29"L x 23"W x 4"H Warranty:1 year limited warranty Assembly: Easy assembly includes all necessary tools SELECT A DEALERBuy Buy Baby S&S WorldwideSELECT A DEALERChild Source This product has now been added to your shopping cart. View cart & checkout While they also have offerings for plenty of other age groups (ages 0–8), Area Kids' specialty is in toys and gear for your tiniest. The shop mostly stocks clothing from local designers (Egg & Avocado, Appaman), but you’ll also find imaginative and unusual toys from France and Germany.
It's a great place for picking up a subway-themed Brooklyn onesie, adorable teether and classic baby toys like the Pull-a-Tune Xylophone, and there's even a "Made in the U.S.A." section online so you can feel great about giving back to local vendors. A stroller parking lot, an in-store changing table, daily product demos and weekly storytimes are just a few of the nifty amenities at this everything-for-baby spot. Be sure to check out their line of organic cotton toys (we love the plush animal finger puppets) and bodysuits. All the kidware, including clothing, strollers and furniture, have been vetted to meet parent-minded criteria such as space-save-ability, washability and durability. At this home-furnishings store with designs exclusively for tykes, shoppers will find whimsical nursery and youth furniture plus adorable accessories. Blankets, playroom accessories and small toys are also available. Owner Grace Kang has been a buyer for Barneys, so it's no surprise that her store is filled to the brim with chic clothes and accessories for kids.
They'll love rocking clothing and accessories like Liberty of London hair bows ($16), bear-claw booties ($52) and Brooklyn-repping onesies ($32) at play group. Thanks to J.Crew's line for kids, parents can help Junior perfect the collegiate look decades before he or she heads off to Brown. This flagship location, on the UES, sells cardigans, rompers and bubble skirts for girls and chinos and suede boots for boys. You'll also find fun accessories (necklaces, bowties) in the mix. Everything's ultramodern at this Billyburg baby mecca, a spin-off of Brooklyn design store Two Jakes. Look for the latest bags, strollers and cribs from brands like Oeuf, Argington and Bloom. You'll also find helpful stuff for potty training and playtime, plus great gifts for friends with babies/toddlers. Owner Carol Adams transformed her successful store Babylicious into Torly Kid—a one-stop shop for tots, kids and tweens. You'll find best-selling lines like Pink Chicken, Nano and Appaman, plus an extensive collection of party favors.
This Soho boutique comes to NYC courtesy of Iceland. Head to the back of the shop for racks of children's clothes, including whimsical items from brands like Bonpoint, Bonbon and Simple Kids—all timeless picks your kiddos will grow out of long before you're ready (and used again for future generations)! Husband-and-wife team Aslan and Jenn Cattaui fill their cozy 450-square-foot store with the stuff kids dig—Gogo's Chop Shop plushies, small wooden cars/trains and adorable pull-along toys—even playmats and teethers! They also carry vintage wear that’ll make parents envious. The shop mainly focuses on the under-six set, but they also stock pieces for older children from popular lines such as Bobo Choses and Nununu. You'll wish this stuff came in your size. Show up on a weekend afternoon and it might be rough to navigate through the sea of bellies working on their registries. The selection of goods is vast, from basic pacifiers, bibs and washcloths to floor-to-ceiling displays of fancier diaper bags and bedding.
You’ll also find strollers (both low- and high-end), as well as nursery setups complete with cribs, sheet sets and mobiles. You may know LuLu's Cuts & Toys, but have you checked out LuLu's for baby? Located next door to the kiddie hair salon, this shop sells strollers, carriers, clothing, swaddle blankets, playthings and baby-care products for newborns to two-year-olds. Children's fashion editor turned entrepreneur Bronagh Staley handpicks this boutique's clothing and playthings for kids ages newborn to eight. She's a fan of labels like April Showers and Wovenplay. Each location uses birch and reclaimed wood in its design to create a fantasy feel. These colorful stores specialize in Japanese clothing, shoes and toys. They offer cute onesises, tees, cardigans and other baby apparel, plus you can also find cute accessories like hats, bibs and dressy hairbands. Inside the store, kids will enjoy the play area, while moms will be happy to find a diaper-changing and breastfeeding room each location.