The kid learned to sit and began to show great interest in "adult" food? So, it's time to buy a feeding table. But many different models, as well as manufacturing companies, can lead young parents into bewilderment - what kind of table to choose for your child and what to look for when buying? Let's try to figure it out.
Many parents, choosing a children's table for feeding, rely on its appearance, others are concerned about the price, and for others, the safety of the child is a priority. Nevertheless, there are several important points that you should pay attention to in any case when purchasing this item:
- stability and reliable support. If the feeding table has wheels, there should be at least 4 of them, and they should be equipped with clamps to give the table a static position;
- the presence of seat belts. For your own peace of mind, you can buy a table with a five-point belt fastening system, since such a design can "hold" even the most restless baby;
- lack of sharp corners. All edges of the table should be rounded to exclude the possibility of a child getting injured;
- Adjusting the steps and back of the chair. This will enable the baby to take the most comfortable position during meals;
- wide countertop with sides. This will help to avoid the fact that most of the food will be on the floor, as young children in most cases do not know how to eat accurately;
- removable seat cover. This feature will allow you to easily keep the feeding table clean. If the cover of the stool is not removable, then it should be made of material that is easy to clean, for example, oilcloth or rubberized fabric.
Among other things, feeding tables can be equipped with an additional game panel, which can be an excellent help when feeding a baby. Various rattles, music buttons, funny pictures will entertain the child even in those moments when he is just playing the game. And some models of high chairs have the ability to transform into a swing, which can significantly save the budget.
Among the materials used in the manufacture of this piece of furniture for the baby, the most common are wood, plastic and metal. A wooden highchair is the most environmentally friendly option.
You don’t have to worry if the child wants to sharpen his teeth on him or try out food previously “spread out” on the countertop. Plastic tables for feeding, as a rule, have a very beautiful appearance, and it will be interesting for the baby to sit at it. In addition, they are quite light. Metal structures are perhaps the most solid and stable. And such models can serve more than one generation of children.
When purchasing a children's feeding table, importance should be given not only to the aesthetic appearance, the presence of additional accessories and quality characteristics, but also to how comfortable it is for your child to be in it. And then the purchase can be really useful and will become an excellent assistant in such an important business as feeding the baby.