The high chairs of today are about so much more than just feeding time, they can make a fashion statement or compliment the décor of the home or can be used before the child is old enough to eat solid foods to have a place to sit at the family table. When purchasing a high chair the choices can be overwhelming. Things to look for are recline features, stability, wheels and locking features, height adjustment, safety harness, washability,fold options, removable and plush pads, and the functionality, washabilty and safety from preventing pinching little fingers on the tray. Below we have listed the four main types of high chairs:

Travel &Hook on: Lightweight and portable, these are high chairs that travel with you and easily connect to tables, as an alternative to using a dirty restaurant high chair, or when going to a friend or family members house where a high chair is not available. These typically accommodate children into early toddlerhood depending on the weight capacity of the chair.

Booster: A booster chair is typically used as a safe seating option for toddlers that will no longer sit in their high chairs, they strap to most any chair and provide safety buckles to keep the child safe and secure. These are also lightweight and compact to bring with you as a seating option when dining out or going to a friend or relatives house.

Standard: Typically used as the child’s first chair around 5 to 6 months old, full size chair that offers durability and convenience as well usually constructed from heavy plastic with recline and height adjustment features. These are typically easy to clean, have a removable tray and seat pad for ease of cleaning, and a safety harness to keep baby safe and secure. These can include pedestal, pneumatic, standard and pedestal bases. A standard high chair can typically be used well into toddlerhood.

Classic: A classic chair is usually constructed of a solid wood frame that creates a classic furniture piece to blend well with your homes décor. These are very durable and the simple clean lines can make this a piece you will want to keep and pass down to future generations. These usually come with a full range of available seat pads to further compliment your décor and provide comfort and washabilty.

There are so many high chair brands on the market today that we thought we would list a few of our personal favorite brands. Some to consider are Peg Perego, Boon, Bloom, Stokke, Inglesina, Keekaroo, Fisher-Price, and so many more! Choosing the right high chair that will provide comfort for your child and the features you’ll want to make mealtime easy on you can be a hefty task, make sure to do your homework, read reviews from other parents, and check the list of features to make sure the chair is the right choice for you and your family.