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When your baby is sitting up confidently on his own, it means he's ready to join you at the dinner table in his own chair - a highchair. It's a great step forward for all of you because it means you can continue eating while feeding your baby, and he can join the family at the dinner table. We asked our testers Deborah and Rebecca to put six highchairs to the test, to find out which had the most useful features and which were best value for money. The scores were close for the highchairs tested, so we have two STAR BUYS for you on this feature - one wooden chair that you can continue to use as your child grows up, and one ordinary highchair.
Highchair know-how
There are lots of different types of highchair to choose from but the most important features are safety and functionality. When you buy a highchair you need to make sure it's both sturdy and easy to clean. Another thing to consider is how much room you have in your house - if space is at a premium the highchair needs to fold up and store away easily, and be simple to put back up again. The cost of the highchair will depend on the extras it comes with. Features to look out for include:
• Extra padding on the seats
• Reclining seats
• Adjustable seat heights
• Adjustable foot-rest
• Removable and easy-to-clean seat cover
• Removable tray for easy cleaning
• Compact when folded
• Divided tray to keep different foods separate
• Extra tray or double-layered tray so you can use one for dinner and one for dessert or wash one while the other is in use
• A multi-function highchair, which converts into a separate low chair and table when your baby is a toddler, or can be used as your child grows up.
Sitting safely
When choosing a highchair to buy, bear in mind these tips to make sure you get a highchair that will seat your baby safely and securely:
• Make sure the chair has a good wide base for full stability
• If you intend to fold up and store the highchair when not in use, make sure it is easy to fold, unfold and click back into place ready for use again
• Check that a harness is included to keep your baby seated securely in his highchair. If not, you can buy one that can be attached to the D rings but it must comply with safety standard BS 6684.
When in use, keep these safety points in mind:
• When your baby is sitting in his highchair, make sure that he is properly restrained - it's essential you get into the habit of strapping your baby in the highchair every time you put him in.
• Always supervise your baby at all times while he is in the highchair - don't ever leave him alone when he is eating in case he chokes.
• Don't use a highchair on a raised or slippery surface.
See our safe feeding guide for other tips.
Meet the testers
STAR BUY wooden chair
Tripp Trapp™ chair from Stokke
Price: £99; baby set £19; cushion £19; special needs cushion £49
Colours: Untreated or varnished; natural, cherry, rosewood, red, blue, orange, lime, lilac, black and whitewash. The baby cushion is also available in a variety of coloured patterns.
Features: Made from beech wood, this chair has a height and depth-adjustable seat and footplate, which elevate the baby up to the correct height at the table. The lack of tray means that the child sits closer to the table so the child can really join in with the family meal. The baby set includes a high back, front rail and strap, plus rings for attaching a safety harness. It's also good value for money as the chair can be used right through to adulthood.
Deborah says, "This has a real Scandinavian look, which I quite like. It's a nice piece of furniture to look at and it's easy to alter the height of the leg rest. It's very sturdy and well balanced. Because the front bar of the seat can't be moved, it can be difficult getting Elsie in and out of the seat, particularly if she's not in a good mood. I like the idea of a highchair without a tray, in theory, because it means Elsie can join us at the table, but unfortunately this means she makes a real mess at the table and grabs everything. I would buy it as a piece of furniture, but not as a highchair."
Deborah's rating: 8/10
Rebecca says, "I like the look of this chair - the style is funky and it's a convenient size - compact and very easily stored away when not in use. It feels very solid and I feel confident of it holding Zeb's weight. As it is relatively low, it will pull up to and go under a table. It's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of the chair as there is no tray to get in the way but the seat room is fairly limited and the leg-holes are also quite small. However, the style of the seat does make Zeb sit up straight, encouraging good posture. The height adjustment feature is very handy on this one, as the chair will go on being used into toddlerhood. I think it's quite expensive but it will last a long time so it's value for money."
Rebecca's rating: 8/10
Stockists: 01753 655873 www.stokke.com
STAR BUY highchair
Also on test
Svan highchair from Lullabys
Price: £147.95 and £20 for tray
Colours: Natural and Cherry. Cushion available in red or blue.
Features: This Swedish-design, wooden highchair is also designed to grow with your child. It can be transformed from a highchair to a high seat and then later to a full-size adult chair. The safety bar, seat and footrest are adjustable in height and the price includes a padded, machine-washable cushion. The removable tray can be stored on the back of the seat when not in use. There is no bar at the rear of the base, which makes it easy to move the chair around.
Deborah says, "I really like the look of this highchair -- it's a nice piece of furniture in its own right. Elsie is comfortable in the chair and the tray is not too big, which I like. It took me quite a while to put it together, though, and now it wobbles, which I'm not happy about. It's a bit of a fiddle using the Allen key to adjust the safety bar. It's expensive for a highchair, unless you are going to use it for years, in which case it's good value for money. I don't think I'd buy it though."
Deborah's rating: 6/10
Rebecca says, "This is my favourite. It's great to look at, is an interesting shape and has a nice cushion. It's a good size too - light to move around but with a steady base so it doesn't tip over. It's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of it, as the tray is detachable. It encourages good posture, as the seat is not very big, so there's no opportunity for slouching. The chair can be pulled up to, and go under, the family table. There are some clever features for the long term on this chair. The foot platform moves forward, back, up and down and eventually becomes the seat of the chair when the toddler grows into an older child. I think this is very expensive but the design is so good that I would be tempted to buy it, just as a piece of furniture."
Rebecca's rating: 9/10
Stockists: 0800 019 1531 www.lullabys.co.uk
Linkadoos Healthy Care highchair from Fisher-Price
Price: around £89.99
Colours: Blue
Features: This highchair has seven height adjustments and a three-position reclining seat. The join-free, moulded plastic feeding trays ensure no food will get caught in the cracks - the three trays provided are fully removable using only one hand, and dishwasher-safe. The food tray is divided into two sections so different foods can be kept separate. The highchair also comes with two attached teething toys, a wipe-clean seat-pad and a five-point restraint harness.
Deborah says, "This is a bit frilly-looking and very big. I like the plastic that comes up between the leg-holes on the seat because it stops Elsie from sliding towards me, particularly when she's in a mood and arching her back. It folds very easily and I like the extra trays it comes with, but they do take up a lot of room in the dishwasher. I'm not impressed with the attached toys - they keep falling off and are just a pointless gimmick. The seat goes up and down, but when I try to fold it it doesn't stay folded and I have to wedge it against something to stop it opening up. I think it's good value and I would buy it, if it didn't look so frilly."
Deborah's rating: 7/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one. It's a bit girly looking with a frill on the seat cover and the plastic fabric is a loud colour. The chair is huge with attached baskets and a very wide frame. I think it is far too big for the average kitchen and the size of the chair and the tray means the chair can't be pulled up to the table. The seat is big and roomy and it's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of it, as the tray is easily detachable. There are loads of special features on this chair: baskets with toys in on the side which Zeb loves, detachable tray and extra covers for the tray with dips in, to place a cup and so on. He's very comfortable in the seat, although it dwarfs him. I think the chair would last him for a good while, as there is plenty of growing room. It's a good price but it's not very practical so I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 7/10
Stockists: 01628 500 303 www.fisher-price.com/uk
Regency highchair from Babies R Us
Price: £69.99
Colours: Blue and white check
Features: This highchair has a multi-position height to accommodate different feeding positions. The three-position removable tray stores away on the back legs. It also has a three-position backrest, a two-piece tray with a drink holder, removable footrest and calf support, a basket to store toys under the chair, a padded wipe-clean seat and a five-point harness.
Deborah says, "This is a big highchair with a big seat. It's too big for Elsie at the moment and she seems to slip down a lot in it. It's hard to get the tray on to the seat unit - maybe it loosens up the more you use it. It's easy to put Elsie in it, though, because the tray comes off the front. I wouldn't use the seat-recline function, though, as I prefer to cuddle Elsie when she's tired and not have her fall asleep in a highchair. It folds up compactly and the tray clips on to the back. I would buy it because it's a good price for what you get."
Deborah's rating: 8/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one - it has a huge throne-like seat in a blue plasticky material. The frame is so wide and obtrusive that it dominates the whole kitchen. It's easy to get Zeb in and out of and the harness secures him well. He looks tiny in such a big seat, but is very comfortable. The toy basket is useful and the detachable tray helps in getting Zeb in and out. The reclining seat is a gimmick, though, and I don't think Zeb lying back after eating is a good idea. It's a good price considering the extras but I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 5/10
Stockists: 0845 786 9778 www.babiesrus.co.uk
Aurora Plus highchair from Cosatto
Price: £84.99
Colours: Grey and Beige Leatherette
Features: This highchair has a padded, wipe-clean seat unit, which reclines at three positions. The height of the Aurora Plus is fully adjustable to suit all requirements and folds for easy storage. The seat height can be set in any position between the top and bottom settings. It also has a double tray, so the top tray can be removed, and both are dishwasher compatible. The fully removable tray has three positions for varying stages of growth. It also comes with a storage basket.
Deborah says, "I think this highchair is big and unattractive. The seat is so big that it looks more like a car seat - it's quite masculine looking, too, so it might be better for a boy. The seat area needs to be a little more padded for younger babies so they don't slip in it. It's easy to put Elsie in and out of it, as the tray comes off and it folds compactly too. The basket underneath is useful for bibs, wipes and so on. I would consider buying it but the size puts me off."
Deborah's rating: 6/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one. It has a huge throne-like seat in grey leatherette that Zeb looks tiny in. The frame is so wide and obtrusive that it dominates the whole kitchen and it gets in the way. It's easy to get Zeb in and out of it and the toy basket is useful if you want your baby to play while he's in his highchair but I'm not a fan of the reclining seat. It's a bit pricey and I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 5/10
Stockists: 0870 050 5900 www.cosatto.com
Compiled by Alex Antoniou
Alex lives in north London and is married with two children, Theo, 10, and Grace, six. She has worked in the parenting market since 1996 when she worked on Parents magazine as a sub editor. Since then she has been features editor on Pregnancy & Birth magazine and consumer editor on the Pregnancy & Birth sister title, Mother & Baby.
Prices and descriptions of products are correct as of April 2007.
When your baby is sitting up confidently on his own, it means he's ready to join you at the dinner table in his own chair - a highchair. It's a great step forward for all of you because it means you can continue eating while feeding your baby, and he can join the family at the dinner table. We asked our testers Deborah and Rebecca to put six highchairs to the test, to find out which had the most useful features and which were best value for money. The scores were close for the highchairs tested, so we have two STAR BUYS for you on this feature - one wooden chair that you can continue to use as your child grows up, and one ordinary highchair.
Highchair know-how
There are lots of different types of highchair to choose from but the most important features are safety and functionality. When you buy a highchair you need to make sure it's both sturdy and easy to clean. Another thing to consider is how much room you have in your house - if space is at a premium the highchair needs to fold up and store away easily, and be simple to put back up again. The cost of the highchair will depend on the extras it comes with. Features to look out for include:
• Extra padding on the seats
• Reclining seats
• Adjustable seat heights
• Adjustable foot-rest
• Removable and easy-to-clean seat cover
• Removable tray for easy cleaning
• Compact when folded
• Divided tray to keep different foods separate
• Extra tray or double-layered tray so you can use one for dinner and one for dessert or wash one while the other is in use
• A multi-function highchair, which converts into a separate low chair and table when your baby is a toddler, or can be used as your child grows up.
Sitting safely
When choosing a highchair to buy, bear in mind these tips to make sure you get a highchair that will seat your baby safely and securely:
• Make sure the chair has a good wide base for full stability
• If you intend to fold up and store the highchair when not in use, make sure it is easy to fold, unfold and click back into place ready for use again
• Check that a harness is included to keep your baby seated securely in his highchair. If not, you can buy one that can be attached to the D rings but it must comply with safety standard BS 6684.
When in use, keep these safety points in mind:
• When your baby is sitting in his highchair, make sure that he is properly restrained - it's essential you get into the habit of strapping your baby in the highchair every time you put him in.
• Always supervise your baby at all times while he is in the highchair - don't ever leave him alone when he is eating in case he chokes.
• Don't use a highchair on a raised or slippery surface.
See our safe feeding guide for other tips.
Meet the testers
Rebecca lives in Edmonton, north London and is mum to eight-month-old Zebedee.
Rebecca's highchair must-haves:
"I need a highchair that will pull up to the family kitchen table so that we can all eat together and Zeb is properly included in the meal time. I like the highchair to look stylish and preferably blend in with the rest of my furniture because I have to look at it every day. I don't need the chair to perform entertainment functions, but I want it to be solid and sturdy enough to last for several years and, potentially, another child's use. I would like the chair to fold compactly enough to be stored away when not in use as although my kitchen is big, it isn't huge."
Deborah lives in Mount Sorrel, Leicestershire, and is mum to one-year-old Elsie.
Deborah's highchair must-haves:
"I need a highchair that's not too big and which folds up compactly, so I can take it with me when I'm visiting. I don't want anything fancy looking - I just want it to be easy to clean. I wouldn't buy a highchair that's suitable for use when the baby is older - I've found from my older children that by the time they are nearly three they want to sit on an ordinary kitchen or dining room chair when eating."
STAR BUY wooden chair
Tripp Trapp™ chair from Stokke
Price: £99; baby set £19; cushion £19; special needs cushion £49
Colours: Untreated or varnished; natural, cherry, rosewood, red, blue, orange, lime, lilac, black and whitewash. The baby cushion is also available in a variety of coloured patterns.
Features: Made from beech wood, this chair has a height and depth-adjustable seat and footplate, which elevate the baby up to the correct height at the table. The lack of tray means that the child sits closer to the table so the child can really join in with the family meal. The baby set includes a high back, front rail and strap, plus rings for attaching a safety harness. It's also good value for money as the chair can be used right through to adulthood.
Deborah says, "This has a real Scandinavian look, which I quite like. It's a nice piece of furniture to look at and it's easy to alter the height of the leg rest. It's very sturdy and well balanced. Because the front bar of the seat can't be moved, it can be difficult getting Elsie in and out of the seat, particularly if she's not in a good mood. I like the idea of a highchair without a tray, in theory, because it means Elsie can join us at the table, but unfortunately this means she makes a real mess at the table and grabs everything. I would buy it as a piece of furniture, but not as a highchair."
Deborah's rating: 8/10
Rebecca says, "I like the look of this chair - the style is funky and it's a convenient size - compact and very easily stored away when not in use. It feels very solid and I feel confident of it holding Zeb's weight. As it is relatively low, it will pull up to and go under a table. It's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of the chair as there is no tray to get in the way but the seat room is fairly limited and the leg-holes are also quite small. However, the style of the seat does make Zeb sit up straight, encouraging good posture. The height adjustment feature is very handy on this one, as the chair will go on being used into toddlerhood. I think it's quite expensive but it will last a long time so it's value for money."
Rebecca's rating: 8/10
Stockists: 01753 655873 www.stokke.com
STAR BUY highchair
Also on test
Svan highchair from Lullabys
Price: £147.95 and £20 for tray
Colours: Natural and Cherry. Cushion available in red or blue.
Features: This Swedish-design, wooden highchair is also designed to grow with your child. It can be transformed from a highchair to a high seat and then later to a full-size adult chair. The safety bar, seat and footrest are adjustable in height and the price includes a padded, machine-washable cushion. The removable tray can be stored on the back of the seat when not in use. There is no bar at the rear of the base, which makes it easy to move the chair around.
Deborah says, "I really like the look of this highchair -- it's a nice piece of furniture in its own right. Elsie is comfortable in the chair and the tray is not too big, which I like. It took me quite a while to put it together, though, and now it wobbles, which I'm not happy about. It's a bit of a fiddle using the Allen key to adjust the safety bar. It's expensive for a highchair, unless you are going to use it for years, in which case it's good value for money. I don't think I'd buy it though."
Deborah's rating: 6/10
Rebecca says, "This is my favourite. It's great to look at, is an interesting shape and has a nice cushion. It's a good size too - light to move around but with a steady base so it doesn't tip over. It's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of it, as the tray is detachable. It encourages good posture, as the seat is not very big, so there's no opportunity for slouching. The chair can be pulled up to, and go under, the family table. There are some clever features for the long term on this chair. The foot platform moves forward, back, up and down and eventually becomes the seat of the chair when the toddler grows into an older child. I think this is very expensive but the design is so good that I would be tempted to buy it, just as a piece of furniture."
Rebecca's rating: 9/10
Stockists: 0800 019 1531 www.lullabys.co.uk
Linkadoos Healthy Care highchair from Fisher-Price
Price: around £89.99
Colours: Blue
Features: This highchair has seven height adjustments and a three-position reclining seat. The join-free, moulded plastic feeding trays ensure no food will get caught in the cracks - the three trays provided are fully removable using only one hand, and dishwasher-safe. The food tray is divided into two sections so different foods can be kept separate. The highchair also comes with two attached teething toys, a wipe-clean seat-pad and a five-point restraint harness.
Deborah says, "This is a bit frilly-looking and very big. I like the plastic that comes up between the leg-holes on the seat because it stops Elsie from sliding towards me, particularly when she's in a mood and arching her back. It folds very easily and I like the extra trays it comes with, but they do take up a lot of room in the dishwasher. I'm not impressed with the attached toys - they keep falling off and are just a pointless gimmick. The seat goes up and down, but when I try to fold it it doesn't stay folded and I have to wedge it against something to stop it opening up. I think it's good value and I would buy it, if it didn't look so frilly."
Deborah's rating: 7/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one. It's a bit girly looking with a frill on the seat cover and the plastic fabric is a loud colour. The chair is huge with attached baskets and a very wide frame. I think it is far too big for the average kitchen and the size of the chair and the tray means the chair can't be pulled up to the table. The seat is big and roomy and it's quite easy to get Zeb in and out of it, as the tray is easily detachable. There are loads of special features on this chair: baskets with toys in on the side which Zeb loves, detachable tray and extra covers for the tray with dips in, to place a cup and so on. He's very comfortable in the seat, although it dwarfs him. I think the chair would last him for a good while, as there is plenty of growing room. It's a good price but it's not very practical so I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 7/10
Stockists: 01628 500 303 www.fisher-price.com/uk
Regency highchair from Babies R Us
Price: £69.99
Colours: Blue and white check
Features: This highchair has a multi-position height to accommodate different feeding positions. The three-position removable tray stores away on the back legs. It also has a three-position backrest, a two-piece tray with a drink holder, removable footrest and calf support, a basket to store toys under the chair, a padded wipe-clean seat and a five-point harness.
Deborah says, "This is a big highchair with a big seat. It's too big for Elsie at the moment and she seems to slip down a lot in it. It's hard to get the tray on to the seat unit - maybe it loosens up the more you use it. It's easy to put Elsie in it, though, because the tray comes off the front. I wouldn't use the seat-recline function, though, as I prefer to cuddle Elsie when she's tired and not have her fall asleep in a highchair. It folds up compactly and the tray clips on to the back. I would buy it because it's a good price for what you get."
Deborah's rating: 8/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one - it has a huge throne-like seat in a blue plasticky material. The frame is so wide and obtrusive that it dominates the whole kitchen. It's easy to get Zeb in and out of and the harness secures him well. He looks tiny in such a big seat, but is very comfortable. The toy basket is useful and the detachable tray helps in getting Zeb in and out. The reclining seat is a gimmick, though, and I don't think Zeb lying back after eating is a good idea. It's a good price considering the extras but I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 5/10
Stockists: 0845 786 9778 www.babiesrus.co.uk
Aurora Plus highchair from Cosatto
Price: £84.99
Colours: Grey and Beige Leatherette
Features: This highchair has a padded, wipe-clean seat unit, which reclines at three positions. The height of the Aurora Plus is fully adjustable to suit all requirements and folds for easy storage. The seat height can be set in any position between the top and bottom settings. It also has a double tray, so the top tray can be removed, and both are dishwasher compatible. The fully removable tray has three positions for varying stages of growth. It also comes with a storage basket.
Deborah says, "I think this highchair is big and unattractive. The seat is so big that it looks more like a car seat - it's quite masculine looking, too, so it might be better for a boy. The seat area needs to be a little more padded for younger babies so they don't slip in it. It's easy to put Elsie in and out of it, as the tray comes off and it folds compactly too. The basket underneath is useful for bibs, wipes and so on. I would consider buying it but the size puts me off."
Deborah's rating: 6/10
Rebecca says, "I don't like the look of this one. It has a huge throne-like seat in grey leatherette that Zeb looks tiny in. The frame is so wide and obtrusive that it dominates the whole kitchen and it gets in the way. It's easy to get Zeb in and out of it and the toy basket is useful if you want your baby to play while he's in his highchair but I'm not a fan of the reclining seat. It's a bit pricey and I wouldn't buy it."
Rebecca's rating: 5/10
Stockists: 0870 050 5900 www.cosatto.com
Compiled by Alex Antoniou
Alex lives in north London and is married with two children, Theo, 10, and Grace, six. She has worked in the parenting market since 1996 when she worked on Parents magazine as a sub editor. Since then she has been features editor on Pregnancy & Birth magazine and consumer editor on the Pregnancy & Birth sister title, Mother & Baby.
Prices and descriptions of products are correct as of April 2007.
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