Skip to Main Content Chapter 5: Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health 5.3 General Furnishings and Equipment Note to Reader: See Chapter 6 for Play Area/Playground Equipment Requirements 5.3.1 General Furnishings and Equipment Requirements Standard 5.3.1.8: High Chair Requirements High chairs, if used, should have a wide base and a securely locking tray, along with a crotch bar/guard to prevent a child from slipping down and becoming entrapped between the tray and the seat. High chairs should also be equipped with a safety strap to prevent a child from climbing out of the chair. The safety strap should be fastened with every use. Caps or plugs on tubing should be firmly attached. Folding high chairs should have a locking device that prevents the high chair from collapsing. High chairs should be labeled or warranted by the manufacturer in documents provided at the time of purchase or verified thereafter by the manufacturer as meeting the ASTM International current Standard F404-08 Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs.
High chairs should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions including following restrictions based on age and minimum/maximum weight of children.Highchairs should be kept far enough away from a table, counter, wall or other surface so that the child can’t use them to push off or to grab potentially dangerous cords or objects. High chairs offer potential for entrapment, falls and other injuries. Current ASTM Standard F404-08 Consumer Safety Specifications for High Chairs covers: Drop tests of the tray; Disengagement of the tray; Load and stability of the chair; Protection from coil springs and scissoring; Maximum size of holes; The general age of high chair users is about six-months- to three-years-old (1). Caregivers/teachers should transition children from high chairs to small tables and chairs as soon as they are capable of using them. Small Family Child Care Home, Center, Large Family Child Care Home U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Tips for your baby's safety. Lerner, N. D., R. W. Huey, B. M. Kotwal. 2001. Product profile report, 19. Babble participates in affiliate commission programs, including with Amazon, which means that we receive a share of revenue from purchases you make from the links on this page. It’s so important to choose the right high chair that will last for years and grow with your child. With options that range from classic wooden high chair, to hook-on seats, to booster seats, we’ve searched for the absolute best high chairs for your baby. Here are our picks for the 10 best high chairs available: This high chair easily converts to an infant booster, toddler booster, and youth chair — an ideal choice for a growing baby or for families who have a baby and a toddler! Available now on Amazon for $159.99. Ikea stays true to its roots with this sleek, no-frills high chair. It’s affordable, portable,and easy to clean — we’re sold! Available now from Ikea for $19.99.
Pack this foldable, 7 lb high chair for your next family vacation. It safely hooks to tabletops for easy baby seating on the go. Available now on Amazon for $39.99. The seat on this version of the hook-on chair can be locked at six different positions, allowing baby to face the table, mommy, or dinner guests. Stick the snap-on dinner tray in the dishwasher for easy clean-up. Available now on Amazon for $69.99. You can easily adjust the height of this stylish high chair by stepping on the hydraulic pump. Then wheel it around the kitchen or dining room without scratching the floors! Available now on Amazon for $180.97. Keep it classic with this wooden high chair. It’s durable, easy to clean, and inexpensive — what more do you need? Available now on Amazon for $36.47. Another wooden high chair, the Stokke Tripp Trapp features an adjustable footrest and can even be used by a full-grown adult — it can support up to 300 lbs of weight! Available now on Amazon for $249.00.
A chic pick for those with babies six months and older, the Zuma chair tilts to three different positions for comfortable seating and can fold up under the table for storage. Available now on Amazon for $313.90. This bright-colored booster seat features soft padding and is a fun and durable option for the transition out of the high chair. Available now on Amazon for $48.99. This beautiful (and eco-friendly!) wooden high chair adjusts to a toddler and kids’ chair when baby grows up. The stain-resistant seat pad will keep messes under control! Available now on Amazon for $189.99.DAILY DEALS Up to 70% off! sign up for free and start shoppingRated a Consumer Reports' "Top Pick," the award-winning Sprout Chair will grow with your child through his/her developmental stages, from six months to five years; for children over age three, the seat post, tray and harness can be removed so your tot can sit comfortably at the family table. The chair also includes a variety of thoughtful features to help keep your little one comfortable and safe and make your life easier.
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