1 of 6 pagesLast updated: 06 May 2016 Baby mealtimes are a challenge. Which high chairs are sturdy and safe, and easy to clean? The CHOICE lab reviews high chairs to Australian standards, and conducts real-life cleaning tests on them, too. Find out how we test high chairs and what to look for when you're buying a high chair. Safety is a vital part of our testing. We test each high chair against the Australian Standard for high chairs, AS 4684:2009. The standard also requires for compliance with at least one of the international standards, so we refer to the European Standard EN 14988. We also see how easy they are to use and clean. a side and rear stability test to see if the high chair will topple over assessing strength of construction checking for finger pinching or entrapment risks whether the chair comes with a five-point harness and adequate side and back protection whether the locking mechanisms are secure enough to prevent a child falling out.
You've told us that it's important that a high chair is easy to clean. Our interactive comparison tool helps you filter by cleaning score, and you can also check whether it has useful features such as a tray or castors. CHOICE Recommended high chairs pass all important safety tests and have a five-point harness. This review includes previously tested models that are now discontinued; select the Related products filter at left to see those models. enter value/s in increments of 1 between 30 and 600 This test score is for members only. Join now to unlock our expert results. enter value/s in increments of 1 between 0 and 0 enter value/s in increments of 1 between 77 and 120 enter value/s in increments of 1 between 45 and 75 enter value/s in increments of 1 between 56 and 97 Ease of cleaning score Ease of use score Passed key safety tests Backrest or seat recline unlock this review now for $5The Ikea Antilop received the most votes in the highchair/feeding category.
Introducing solids is a time of incredible, astonishing mess that your child-free self would never have believed. But it's also a time of exciting new firsts, funny faces and family time as your little one discovers a whole new world of tastes. We don't need to tell our readers just how important it is to have the right highchair for this icky sticky time when you find pumpkin in unlikely places, making washing everything down a daily task, so we weren't at all surprised by the winner of this category.WINNER: IKEA AntilopThe basic IKEA Antilop model is by far the most popular in Australian homes (and cafes and restaurants and daycares), mostly due to its value for money, ease of use, easy cleaning and easy storage. (See more of the Ikea range.)Read what our members love about Ikea Antilop: Simple, doesn't stand out in the house, easy to clean!! easy to take to friends house or on holiday if you're going in the car :) Cheapest, easy to clean, easy to transport when visiting others, easily replaced if ruined in future.
(Nothing else matters when it comes to high chairs!) Cheap, functional and easy to clean. Don't need all the bells and whistles to distract them eating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Stokke Tripp TrappSince 1972, the Stokke Tripp Trapp has been helping babies and children sit at the correct table height for an interactive family life. It's a Scandinavian design classic, and with a seat and footrest that can be adjusted in both height and depth, even a young toddler can climb up safely. (See more of the Stokke Tripp Trapp range.) Read what our members love about the Stokke Tripp Trapp: Sturdy, safe, easy for my 4 year old to climb up and down. Straps to keep my 16 month old in. A chair that can be used from newborn right through to the teenage years is amazing! There is nothing better than being able to sit at the dinner table with my toddler and newborn both at the correct height without being distanced from us by a bulky tray. Easy to clean, small, will last a lifetime.
I like that the design is minimal and not babyish. I have one of these for each of my children. The most versatile seat ever. My 8 and 6 year old still love theirs and it's perfect for my 2 year old. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Phil&Teds PoppySimplicity of design is key when it comes to high chairs. Your favourite designs have no fussy detail, and the Phil&Teds Poppy is no different. Modern lines, a cinch to clean and great to look at, our readers listed it as a favourite. (See more of the Phil&Teds range.)Read what our members love about the Phil&Teds Poppy: Quick to clean, love that you can pull the seat skin off and put it in the dishwasher, easy to use. Beautiful colours, nice and comfy, easy to clean and the fact that it transforms as Bub grows is great. Outstanding design that doesn't hide food, easy clean, easy use, easy conversion as child grows and table heights change. Extremely easy to clean, sits upright so bub can't lean back very far with food in her mouth.
Great design and awesome colours! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Infasecure Feed'n'ReadThe Feed'n'Read Convertible Highchair is a strong and durable blow moulded chair which easily converts from a feeding chair to a table and chair. It features a convenient second tray to make cleaning easier.The seat, in both modes, features a three-position reclining backrest, and a removable seat pad for extra comfort. (See more of the Infasecure range.)Read what our members love about the Feed'n'Read highchair: Very sturdy and colourful. plus it converts to a table and chair once the highchair is no longer needed. its a great chair for when they are first starting to eat with good support and converts to a table and chairs for when a bit older. Can be used as a traditional highchair, low chair and a chair & table. Practical and can use well into toddlerhood and beyond. I love this as bubs has been able to get out of the Ikea & similar chairs. With infasecure, the straps are in right place to keep bubs in place, you can separate the chair from base to use as seat when bubs older.