Wooden Baby High Chairs

Great information on buying Wooden High Chairs or any highchair for that matter...

The Importance of a Good Baby High Chair

Babies grow so quick don’t they? One minute they are lying on their backs just staring up at you, the next they are rolling over and before you know it they are crawling around manically all over the room. Very soon your baby will need weaning and be sitting up enough to warrant a high chair.

The important thing to remember when considering a high chair is that your baby will be using it for up to three years before growing out of it. If you plan more children, then the chair could also provide you service for many years after that also. This highlights the importance of choosing a good chair to start with.

So, what is available in the world of high chairs?

There are least 6 different types of high chair for babies. Of course the chair you buy will depend on the age of your baby, the environment in which you live, the amount of money you have to spend and the style you choose and like the look of. The safely record of the chair is totally paramount to your decision to buy it and I strongly advise you to only purchase a high chair that has passed all safety checks required in the country you live in.

Folding Highchairs – These fold flat and are very good at saving space. They normally rest up against a wall somewhere with the table sometimes fixed but often on a hinge for convenience. In my opinion these are probably the most common of baby high chairs.

Adjustable highchairs – These are better padded and the seat can be raised up or lowed down for the convience of you and baby. These too can be folded most of the time, but can prove more bulky then folding highchairs and so not so good for storage.

Three in one highchairs – This is a chair that can be used in multiple situations. Basically, they begin life as a highchair but can be made lower to become a low chair with table. The only negative thing about them is that they tend to be more upright in the sitting position and so maybe less comfortable.

Wooden High Chairs – These are solid fixed chairs that do not fold. Wooden highchairs are considered more traditional. They often come with a removable table so you cab get baby in and out easily. Obvious disadvantages are that you can not easily store it away anywhere. BUT then again, you will have a quality product that is sure to last.

Booster Seats – These are not officially considered highchairs but are used for toddlers that are able to support their own backs and sit properly at the table. They are moulded and strap directly onto the dinning or kitchen chair.

Table Attaching Seats – these seats are designed to be attached directly to the table. This ensures baby is at the same level as the rest of the family.

Things to consider when buying a baby highchair

Make sure your baby will be comfortable in the chair. The last thing you need is a grumpy baby at every meal time!

As mentioned above, make sure your highchair has passed all the safely checks required. A fixed five point harness is normally the safest to look out for.

Look for a highchair you can clean easily. Have you ever seen the mess a baby can make a meal times? It’s horrendous! You will certainly need to be able to easily clean your chair. A removable tray can be a very useful feature when cleaning. Look for models that have smooth edges and joins rather than crevices and folds where food and grime can collect. If the chair is covered in fabric find out how easy it is to wash and wipe.

Can your chair be stored easily? This is more of a personal decision – how much space do you have and where does the family normally eat their meals?

Look for a highchair you actually like the look of. After all, you will looking at that piece of furniture for a few years to come! Don’t buy based on practicality alone, you have to find the product attractive also.

Consider whether the tray should be built in or removable. Built in trays are solid and less to worry about but will stop you pulling baby closer to the table with a removable tray. Maybe a removable tray will give you the best of both worlds?

Does the highchair recline, if so then you can use the chair sooner for baby before they can sit up.

Think about whether you want an adjustable foot rest. Do you want baby’s feet to be dangling over the chair or rested on a footrest? Probably much more comfortable if baby is sitting on a footrest.

Hope you found this useful :)