| Apart from a crib, a high chair is one | | | | removed with one hand. The tray should |
| of the most commonly used baby products. | | | | also have raised edges or lips to manage |
| That is why you have to choose a high | | | | spills easily. |
| chair that not only reflects your baby's | | | | - Adjustable: Look for a high chair that |
| personality, but offers durability and | | | | has everything adjustable. Reclining |
| function as well. | | | | positions need to be adjusted to |
| Types of High Chairs | | | | accommodate your baby's growth. Trays |
| Wooden: These are often pleasing to the | | | | need adjustments as he gains weight, and |
| eyes and are usually heavy, solid and | | | | height adjustments are convenient for |
| sturdy. They do have some drawbacks such | | | | parents of different sizes. Older babies |
| as being harder to store, and they | | | | also need adjustable footrests to stay |
| normally don't have as many features as | | | | comfortable. |
| plastic chairs. | | | | - Easy Clean-up: As you may well know, |
| Metal: These chairs have more features | | | | your high chair will easily get messy |
| than wood, such as easy storage and | | | | with your baby throwing, playing, and |
| clean-up. However they are usually | | | | spitting food wherever he can. You want |
| heavier than high chairs made of | | | | a high chair that has easy-wipe |
| plastic. | | | | surfaces, machine-washable seats, and |
| Plastic / Metal (Full Feature): These | | | | dishwasher-safe trays. |
| are usually fully padded and reclining, | | | | - Wheels: High chairs with wheels are |
| with adjustable heights, easy-clean | | | | very convenient, but make sure that the |
| removable trays, maneuverability with | | | | wheels can be locked so they won't roll |
| wheels, and relatively easy storage. | | | | away when you're not looking. |
| Shopping Tips | | | | - JPMA Logo: Check your high chair for a |
| When buying a high chair, make sure to | | | | Juvenile Products Manufacturing |
| consider the following: | | | | Association (JPMA) logo. With the |
| - Stability: Choose a high chair that is | | | | American Society for Testing and |
| sturdy and wide-based so it doesn't | | | | Materials (ASTM) and the Consumer |
| easily tip over. | | | | Products Safety Commission (CSPC), the |
| - Restraint Belts: For safety and | | | | JPMA ensures that the high chair you |
| security, your high chairs need to have | | | | choose has passed industry safety |
| restraint belts. Restraint belts hold | | | | standards. |
| your baby in between his legs and around | | | | Safety Tips |
| his waist to prevent him from slipping | | | | - Always make sure that your baby is |
| out or standing up. | | | | safely restrained. |
| - No sharp edges: Check the seams, | | | | - Never leave a child alone and |
| edges, and underside of the high chair | | | | unattended on a high chair. |
| for sharp or rough edges, especially | | | | - Always lock the wheels, even if you're |
| where your baby will be sitting. Wooden | | | | on a flat surface. |
| high chairs are prone to splinters, so | | | | - Before placing your child on a high |
| check for those as well. | | | | chair, make sure that all latches are |
| - Trays: The high chair tray should be | | | | secured. |
| easy to clean and remove. If possible, | | | | - Keep in mind the maximum weight |
| choose a tray that can be released or | | | | capacity of your high chair. |