Skip to main content You are hereHome / Baby / Gear Best High ChairsBabies spend a lot of time in their high chairs. They eat, play and sometimes even nap in them! So it’s important to check out our list of the best high chairs to see which is the best fit for Baby—and you. ‹ The Classic Wood High Chair If you love the look of traditional wood high chairs, the OXO Tot Sprout Chair is for you. A modern take on the classic design, this chair has five seat levels and a five-point safety harness and converts to a youth chair. Easy-Clean High Chair It's adorable when baby flips her dish of spaghetti, right? Well, with the Fisher-Price EZ Clean High Chair, it might be a little closer to cute. The seat is stain-resistant with straps that are easy to wipe clean, and the chair has a dishwasher-safe tray. Here's a high chair with a lot of options! The Graco Blossom 4-in-1 Seating System is a chair that can grow with baby. It has six height positions, three recline levels, and a removable, dishwasher-safe tray insert.
From Toys R UsOn-the-Move High ChairThe Chicco Polly Magic High Chair is a cute, multifunctional chair. Its lockable wheels allow you to move Baby around the room as needed. The CradleRecline seat, infant inserts and low harness slots allow for safety and comfort. The chair also has six height positions, three recline levels, a snap-in tray liner, and a storage basket. Futuristic High Chair Its design may look stolen from an episode of The Jetsons, but that's one reason we love the Boon Flair Pedestal High Chair. Other reasons include the pedestal-style chair's safety grade of "excellent" from Consumer Reports, a dishwasher-safe tray liner, a five-point safety harness, and the countless height options offered by a pneumatic lift, operated with a button on the base. Light High ChairAt approximately 12 pounds, the Mamas & Papas Juice High Chair is the lightest high chair on Consumer Reports' recommended high chair list. It features a mod design, a five-point safety harness, and a soft, molded seat pad.
Take Baby with you for that next dinner party at a friend's house! baby Portable High Chair weighs only about 8 pounds and comes with a carrying bag. No matter the event, you can be sure to have an easy-to-clean seat for Baby whether you are traveling, camping, or dining out. Money-Saving High ChairThe Graco SimpleSwitch High Chair and Booster is the economical chair when transitioning between stages. The seat has three recline options, a booster seat, a machine-washable seat pad, and a three- or five-point safety harness to keep Baby safe while she grows. 5 Baby Items You Can Live Without With so much baby gear out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes even buy too much-- but don't worry, here are five items you won't need to splurge on. How to Choose the Best High Chair Important questions to ask when choosing Baby's high chair. 9 Easy High Chairs Still looking for a seat to feed your little one? These slim high chairs keep things simple.High Chair and Hook-On Chair Safety Feeding time can be hectic when baby is hungry.
Follow these simple guidelines for high chairs and hook-on chairs to ensure your baby's safety at mealtime. The Must-Read High Chairs Buying Guide High chair shopping doesn't have to be a task. To find the perfect seat for your tot, read what to look for here -- then check out these 10-star options. Reader-Tested High Chairs Finding the right high chair--a key factor in making meals a pleasant experience--can be tricky. See what our testers had to say about popular brands. Prevent High Chair Injuries: How to Keep Your Child Safe High chair-related injuries are on the rise. Learn why this is happening and what you can do to keep your child safe by watching this video courtesy of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Search Our Toy and Product Recall Finder Start Now High Chairs Shop NowOur Engineering Lab rated 28 high chairs on how easy they are to use, store, and clean and how well they stand up to wear and tear — and these winners came out on top.How We Tested: First we made sure chairs complied with national safety standards.
Then we compared assembly time, design, seat comfort, and more. We dropped trays at least three times, and stains like pasta sauce sat for two hours before cleaning. Monopoly Just Got Rid of the Thimble Britax Recalls 700,000+ Faulty Strollers After Infant Injury Reports Children's Items & Toys Meet Riley, the Ridiculously Cute New Gerber Baby BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance Soft The Best Toys to Buy Your Kids Toys R Us Recalls Tonka Truck After It Goes on Fire and Explodes The 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2016 Have Been RevealedThe high chair is one of those baby products that you will find yourself using well-past the toddling stage — because a 2-year-old learning to use utensils needs a wide berth. As for what you’re looking for in this fairly pricey investment? Five things: Easy to clean seat. Easy to clean tray. High enough so you don’t kill your back. And stable enough so dinnertime doesn’t become hospital time. Here are a few of the best seats for every decor and budget.
Pros: Baby Gear Lab called the Seeding “one of our easiest chairs to set up right out of the box, just under 6 minutes, and earning itself a 7 out of 10 in ease of setup.” It will also accommodate kids from 4 months up to 3 years (or 45 pounds). And The Nightlight gave it their top pick, saying that it “wowed” them in every category but “removable, cleanable straps; a flat tray bottom; parts made of environmentally friendly materials; replacement parts that are easy to get,” set it apart from from the competition. Cons: If you have a small kitchen, this may not be your solution. BGL says, “The Seedling struggled in our footprint and portability rating metric, earning only a 3 out of 10 when compared to the other chairs. It’s footprint was a whopping 726 square inches, whereas the Stokke Tripp Trapp only took up 396 square inches of space.” Height: Adjustable to 41.3 inches Max load: 45 lbs Pros: The Norwegian know how to design some furniture, even if it’s destined to get covered with strained peas.
Baby Gear Lab touts the Tripp Trapp’s longevity, saying “It grows with your child with its easy adjustments and can hold up to 300 pounds.” (Of course, your adult son may not want to climb into his old high chair.) Cool Mom Picks says, “The tray covers a large area and has a deep rim to catch spills, but the best part are the 6 tray-top templates it comes with so you can swap letters for numbers for animals.” Cons: Even cool designs can still topple over. “There is indeed a tipping possibility if the chair is on certain surfaces and if they can reach a certain part of the table,” says one Amazon reviewer. “So please, please make sure you do not fall into this category before buying this chair.” You’re also going to want to invest in the separate baby set for little ones. Max load: 300 lbs Safety harness: 5-point with separate baby set Pros: Consumer Reports gave BabyBjörn good ratings, although they found it a little tricky saying “this very small, lightweight chair will surprise you.
Takes up remarkably little floor space, and folds up even smaller. There’s a steep learning curve with this chair, but once you get used to it, it’s easy to use.” And Baby Gear Lab thought that this chair was built from alien infant technology, saying, “When it comes to ease of cleaning, this chair blew away the competition, earning a perfect 10 out of 10. It literally has no crevices for food to get caught in, no big base for food to land on, no cushions to stain, and no inserts to lift up or remove and machine wash.” Cons: “Some features are tricky — almost counterintuitive — to use,” says Consumer Reports who have doubts about the adjustable tray’s lack of movement and difficulty figuring out the folding feature. Other owners complained that it didn’t fit their toddlers, but CR said, “Although it looked snug, we were able to seat a mannequin representing a 3-year-old child (30 lbs, 38 inches tall). Max load: Up to 3 years old Safety harness: Tray functions as restraint
Phil & Teds Poppy Pros: Its design doesn’t scream I live with a tiny thing that screams. Beyond the aesthetics, this high chair is dead simple to set up. Cool Mom Picks says, “There’s almost no assembly required, which means you just pop in the legs, pop in the baby and you’re pretty much ready to go.” They’re also big on the lack of seams, so “no wayward bits of organic avocado or quinoa can find their way to where they shouldn’t be.” And Baby Gizmo talks about how the Poppy can grow with your kid, saying “The Poppy transforms into a “My Chair” for 3 to 5 years old (44 lbs) by removing the tray, crotch bar and half of the legs. A high chair that works as a sturdy toddler chair is thumbs up in our book!” Cons: An Amazon reviewer points out that because the tray isn’t adjustable, a few things may happen, “Food and utensils WILL drop into their laps and beyond. At some point a knee will pop up as they sit in power poses to show you who is boss.
And, “You cannot shove them back against the chair and pin them securely in place (if you wanted to).” Max load: 44 lbs Phil & Teds Poppy ($120) Pros: For the price of a large pizza, this fully-functional high chair can be yours. And, unlike a lot of IKEAs modular torture puzzles, putting it together just means attaching the legs (Allen wrench included). One owner on Baby Center says, “The separate tray and chair pads are very inexpensive. Also the perfect chair for grandma’s house at that price!” And an Amazon reviewer says “Sometimes I just lift the chair up and pour all the Cheerios right into the sink.” Pro tip: Take the baby out first.That blasted tray is awful! It snaps on so easily but is nearly impossible to remove,” says the formerly happy Baby Center customer. Other reviewers echo that sentiment, saying that the price is right, the design is cool, but that unadjustable tray is a dealbreaker. Max load: not available Pros: Brand new to the market, the 4moms chair will appeal to those who still wonder how magnets work — because that’s how you attach the tray.
One Amazon reviewer noted, “I struggled with our old chair getting the tray on and off with one hand while holding my daughter. This one is VERY easy but still secure so baby won’t break free when in chair.” Other than using physics to secure your kid, it’s also easy to clean and has adjustable height. Cons: Some early complaints that the magnet isn’t as strong as it could be and the seat is difficult to adjust. But that’s the price you pay for being a high chair innovator. Pros: It doesn’t have a seamless body, but the seat cover does pop out for cleaning. One Amazon reviewer says, “One of my favorite features of this high chair is its compact footprint when folded up.” Best of all for parents with infants, the seat can recline for bottle feeding. Or just cold chillin’. Cons: When it’s not folded up, the Contempo will engulf your kitchen. According to an Amazon customer, “The footprint is enormous. This high chair takes up 6 square feet of floor space (its legs are 2′ wide by 3′ long).