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Tips For Buying A High Chair

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



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