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