Choosing the most suitable high chairs for babies can be complicated. It is very easy to become overwhelmed by the variety of makes and models that are available, especially since you are probably not getting as much sleep as you need. It is an important item though as you will use the highchair for a long time, everyday and it’ll become an important part of you and your baby’s life. It’ll also be a great place for you and your baby to bond, play and get messy together.
It may be useful to first explain the various kinds of high chair that you will frequently see:
Classic High Chairs
This is the most commonly found style of high chair that most of us would think of as high chairs. They more often than not include a plastic feeding tray which is useful as a surface to play on while your little one is waiting for their food. Plastic parts means that these high chairs are simple to clean and will last a long time. Less complex chairs are on sale though there are also extra features that may be useful such as reclining seats. A popular manufacturer of regular high chairs are combi high chairs.
High Chairs Made of Wood
Wood high chairs can include very traditional looking high chairs, restaurant style chairs and contemporary European designer high chairs. Most homes will suit the classic style and they are usually very durable. Some people like easy to clean plastic surfaces, but high chairs made of wood are sometimes simpler in design and can have less places for food debris to hide. To some the heavier components required in wood classic high chairs makes them reassuringly stable.
Restaurant high chairs take up less room and many don’t have a tray.
Modern wood high chairs include well known brands such as Stokke and Svan. If you have a classic looking dining room then these may not be for you. They are usually designed with the intention that your child will use the chair at the dining table and will be part of your dining experience, so they do not normally come with a feeding tray.
High Chairs That Are Contemporary
As well as the modern wooden high chairs mentioned before there’s also a growing number of designer high chairs available. Some of these are quite expensive, but can be a great choice if the appearance of your high chair is important. If your house is modern then brands such as Boon and Mutsy will be of interest. Everyone will not appreciate these more unusual stylish brands. Some of these models are designed to also be used as play chairs which could help you feel better about the cost.
Booster High Chairs
There is a wide choice of colors for booster chairs which are used with regular adult dining chairs. They are normally simple to clean and your child will love sitting at the table with the grown ups.
High Chairs That Are Portable
Portable high chairs are usually fitted on the table. Being round friends or family at mealtimes will be much less stressful if you take a portable high chair. They aren’t meant for daily use but are ideal if you enjoy dining out often.
High Chairs That Fold
If space is a concern in your dining room then a folding high chair may be helpful. If you have sufficient room to use a standard non-folding high chair I would suggest buying one as folding and putting away a high chair after each meal is a lot of extra work. If you are a grandpa or grandma and only need occasional use of the high chair then a fold away high chair makes sense.
This illustrates the most frequently found types of high chairs for babies. Here’s to many joyful mealtimes with your little one.
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