Shop Babies “R” Us to explore a wide variety of high chair and booster seat options that give little ones a seat at the family table! Choose from a free-standing, height-adjustable baby high chair or a feeding chair that straps safely and securely onto a standard kitchen chair; both designs often include a removable tray table. For road trips and restaurant meals, check out folding feeding chairs and travel high chairs that hook onto tables or sit atop grownup chairs. And for growing families, check out innovative and versatile 3-in-1 high chair models that can be separated to seat a baby and toddler at the same time!
An important piece of baby gear
The best high chair for your family is one that suits your specific needs for this key piece of kit: safety being one of the most important factors. Look for sturdy straps and five-point harnesses for infant chairs. Choose a baby chair that works for your space: a folding high chair or compact feeding chair is great when you need to store it away between uses, or if you’re buying an affordable baby chair to keep at the grandparents’ or caregivers’ place. Another key feature: easy-to-clean removable tray tables and seats! If style is important to you (especially if you keep your high chair always in view), check out trendy high chair models that embrace modern, minimalist design with features like simple wooden legs, and neutral colour palettes. Or perhaps you want a high chair that coordinates with your kitchen or dining room décor, or one that features a favourite character.
Versatility matters
Especially for families with more than one child, a multifunction 3-in-1 high chair model can provide lots of options. It’s a traditional high chair with a five-point harness for an infant, that can alternatively be separated into a high-back booster seat (that can be secured on a kitchen chair) and a plastic toddler chair that has a simpler waist strap. Many high chair models also have versatile features like lockable casters or wheels, adjustable-height legs, removable dishwasher-safe trays, and seats that can recline at various angles to suit infants. Another exciting option for sale is a fold-up high chair that hangs off the side of a table and hooks securely underneath, making it a great choice for road trips, summer picnics, and restaurant meals. Top rated high chair models are seldom cheap, but are those that provide years of use for families – especially when they last through multiple kids!
Family dinner for all
The best reason to get a highchair is to include your baby in family meals! When they can join everyone at the table – even when they’re still using a tray – they learn valuable motor and social skills. Even between mealtimes, a good high chair lets you set little ones up to keep you company: they can experiment with colouring, finger painting, modelling dough, building blocks and other baby toys that let them parallel-play as you enjoy some hands-free time. As other babies may come along, a good booster seat lets older siblings move closer to the big-kid goal of sitting in a regular chair, and frees up the high chair for the new arrival – making kitchen-table fun a family affair.
High Chairs FAQs
When should I start putting my baby in a high chair?
Always consult the manufacturer’s guidelines for height and weight; most high chair models are designed for babies who can sit up on their own, typically around 6 months of age.
How do I clean the straps on a high chair?
Always consult the manufacturer’s directions; most high chairs are designed with removable straps: simply pull the straps out from the back or bottom of the seat and soak them in warm water with a mild detergent – scrub with a dish brush if necessary – then let them drip-dry and reinstall them as directed.
When should my baby stop using a high chair?
It depends: always check the manufacturer’s guidelines for maximum height and weight; but sbetween the ages of 18 and 24 months, most little ones will be strong enough to sit independently for longer periods, curious about using a booster or bigger-kid seat, and perhaps strong and active enough to pose a danger to themselves by rocking in or trying to escape a high chair.
Can I put my 3-month-old in a high chair?
Always consult the manufacturer’s guidelines for height and weight; most high chair models are designed for babies who can sit up on their own, typically around 6 months of age.
Is 4 months too early for high chair?
Always consult the manufacturer’s guidelines for height and weight; most high chair models are designed for babies who can sit up on their own, typically around 6 months of age.
How long can a baby sit in a high chair?
It depends: some babies are very happy to sit for long periods in a high chair, while others dislike being strapped in to a seat for more than a few minutes, so pay attention to your baby’s cues and always stay close by to supervise.
How do I choose a feeding chair?
Look for a safe high chair that suits your budget and lifestyle: choose a model that you can afford (or that friends and family may be able to buy for you) that also has the features that are important to you: easy-cleaning, foldability, versatility, and more.
How do I secure a high chair?
Always consult the manufacturer’s directions: ensure that you are using straps and harnesses correctly, and set the chair up only in safe situations, locking wheels where applicable.