High Chairs & Booster Seats FAQ About High Chairs and Booster Seats Once your baby can sit up straight and eat solid food it's time to get them their own little seat at the dinner table. A high chair or booster seat makes mealtime and snack time easier for you and safer for your little one. Just beware: Once you give your baby the high ground, projectile food is inevitable.What are the main differences between a high chair and a booster seat?High chairs are standalone units with their own legs, whereas booster seats are placed on a dining room chair. A booster seat with a tray takes up less space, is easier to store when not in use, and is nice and portable -- so you can take it to the restaurant or grandma's house. High chairs offer a greater range of features than booster seats and won't dirty up your dining chair with tons of crumbs and sneaky spills.What are the different types of high chairs?Traditional high chairs are simple and effective but can take up a lot of space in your home.
Folding high chairs, meanwhile, can be easily tucked away between meal times. A convertible high chair will may feature a removable booster seat or convert into a toddler activity chair for playtime. Travel high chairs are essentially camping chairs designed specifically for a baby. That way your little one can be scooched up to the picnic table alongside the rest of the family.What safety features should I look for when buying a high chair or booster seat?The best high chairs and the best booster seats have essential safety features that keep your little one locked in nice and snug. Look for models with a crotch post and either a 3- or 5- point harness system. If you're buying a booster seat, make sure it can strap securely to the chair. If you're shopping for a high chair, look for models with lockable wheels and/or a wide base, for proper stability. Most models from top-tier brands such as Evenflo, Fisher Price, Summer Infant, and guzzie+Guss include these types of safety features.What other features should I consider when buying a high chair or booster seat?
An adjustable tray is a must-have feature in a high chair or booster seat. You can slide the tray in close to baby while he's eating and adjust it as he grows bigger and bigger. Likewise, adjustable seat height lets you match the high chair to the height of your dinner table, or to the height of your own chair if you're feeding baby yourself. Do you have feedback about this page? HUGE SAVINGS on computers, tablets & accessories Major DEALS on major appliances SAVE UP TO 70% on luggage sets - plus other great DEALS on luggage & bags TAKE YOUR HEALTH TO HEART with connected scales and blood pressure monitorsHighchairs you rate and recommendWhat makes a good highchair? Well, that really depends on what your needs are. It could be the most feature-packed funky highchair around, but if it won't fit in your kitchen, it's useless to you. You need a space-savvy highchair. If you want up-to-the table dining for your baby, a highchair that can't have its tray removed or height adjusted probably won't get your vote.
And if you only have £70 to spend on a chair, a £100 price tag isn't going to get you gushing. The point is, before you buy a thing, you need to find out how to choose a highchair that will suit your needs. It will also pay to understand which highchair styles you'll come across. Thinking a booster seat could be a better choice? Check out our buyer's guide to boosters and travel highchairs. The next step is looking at what other mums and dads rate, hate and recommend. Here, we reveal the highchairs that have scored the best in the reviews you've shared. MFM mums and dads, here are your top 10... Stokke Tripp Trapp, £169At the time of writing, 19 MFM parents had shared their reviews on this highchair, with the Tripp Trapp racking up an impressive overall user rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible 5. From the review calling it the "best highchair I have ever used!" to those of you who saw even the possible negatives as a plus - "does not fold away, but why would you want to put it away?"
- this 1972 classic is still going strong,. It is pricey, but with the additonal harness (£29) and baby pack (£39) it can last from babyhood well into your child's teenage years. Read our professional review of the Tripp Trapp and see exactly what mums and dad love about Stokke's highchair. Buy the Stokke Tripp Trapp on Amazon Compare deals from top retailers IKEA Antilop, £13Another highchair with an overall user score of 4.5 stars out of 5 stars, the simplicity and budget price of the Antilop won you over. Its straightforward design makes it easy to clean, and had you raving - "I'd say this is the best baby seat by miles" and "wish I'd have bought it sooner!" Read our professional review of the IKEA Antilop and see what other mums and dads rate in our Antilop user reviews. Buy the Ikea Antilop from Ikea, or on Amazon Chicco Polly 2-in-1 highchair, £109.99A big highchair that's packed with features, such as 7-position height adjustment, the Polly has been described in your reviews as "durable and made to last" and a "good solid versatile piece of equipment".
Read our professional review of the Chicco Polly 2-In-1 and check out the Polly highchair's user reviews to see if it could suit your lifestyle. Buy the Chicco Polly from Amazon Cosatto 3Sixti2, £119.99The 3Sixti2's looks definitely gain a mention in your reviews, but the pretty face is backed up with some functional features. It doesn't fold away, but you rate its ease of cleaning and that handy swivel function. Read our professional review of the 3Sixti2 and see what mums and dads love about this Cosatto highchair. Buy the Cosatto 3Sixti2 on Amazon Chicco Pocket Snack booster seat, £29.99A small booster seat described as "perfect to pop in the car and take to Grandma's", the Pocket Snack also scored 5 out of 5 stars in our MFM review for its ease of use, cleaning and value for money. Read our professional Pocket Snack review and see what user reviews rate about this Chicco highchair. Buy the Chicco Pocket Snack on Amazon OXO Tot Sprout highchair, £204.95Described as "a comfortable, compact highchair, which is easy to clean and looks great" in one user review, the Oxo Tot Sprout is ideal for those short on space and keen on style.
With a longer life span than the average highchair, the price tag can also feel more justified. Read our professional review of the Sprout highchair and see exactly what other parents love about this OXO Tot highchair. Buy the OXO Tot Sprout on Amazon Cosatto Noodle Supa highchair, £110With its ability to fold, recline and have the height adjusted, the Noodle Supa has been described as "great from early weaning to toddler". While functional, its value for money and style are also rated. Read our professional review of the Noodle Supa and see what user reviews rate about this Cosatto highchair. Buy the Cosatto Noodle Supa on Amazon Knuma Connect 4-In-1 Highchair, £190Described as a stylish, sturdy highchair by our reviewer, as suggested by the name the Knuma Connect 4-in-1 chair converts into four modes; a full-size high chair, a mid-size high chair, a toddler chair with tray, and a table and chair. It has gotten 5 stars in most of its user reviews on the net, with one parent declaring: "We absolutely love it!!