If your child has already learned to sit on his own, then it's time to think about buying a highchair.
Convenience and functionality - this is what a highchair is. Choosing the right model for both mother and child is easier when you have decided on the functions that this piece of furniture should have, as well as at what age it will serve the baby.
Need to purchase
Highchair owners get a ton of benefits:
- the child joins the family table;
- while parents are busy, the high chair serves as a place to play;
- feeding is much easier;
- perseverance is brought up.
Most manufacturers produce transformer-type highchairs. The transforming stool takes a minimum of the place and is very convenient in operation. In addition, such a chair allows you to easily adjust both the back and seat. Thanks to this, if necessary, such a high chair can be used as a mini-crib. If you are going to rest or to visit, a transforming chair can easily be placed in the trunk of a car. The choice of a suitable model of a highchair for feeding must be done by reading a review of prices, characteristics of models, manufacturers, reviews of other customers.
Types of chairs
To date, there is no shortage of this product. In the modern market high chairs are presented in the widest assortment:
- a chair on long legs with a small table;
- a highchair for children, which is placed next to the adult table;
- a soft cover, similar in design to a sling, is attached to the back of an adult chair;
- combined chair - a small chair is installed on a special stand table; this design is used both as a high chair for feeding and as a school desk for games.
Materials of manufacture
Highchairs of a modern type are available in two types of materials:
Many prefer the first option for the opportunity to fit into the interior of any apartment and for environmental friendliness. The second usually has a metal base, and the table and seat are made of plastic. This is a pretty practical option. Covers for a high chair for feeding are issued from the hypoallergenic breathing materials which are conveniently removed and cleaned.
Highchair: tips for choosing
A properly selected feeding chair will help you get the first experience of an “adult” meal. Typically, the stool consists of a frame, a seat with seat belts and a special stand-table top.
Regardless of the material the chair is made of, be sure to pay attention to functional safety:
- a three or five point safety belt ,
- the absence or presence of wheels that fix the chair in place,
- how the chair develops.
Very comfortable highchair with adjustable height. They conveniently "fit" under the common table, in addition, the chair grows with the baby.
An excellent choice for compactness is folding chairs. Especially in small kitchens. The folding mechanism makes the chair almost flat. Moreover, it is easy to transport if necessary.
Multifunctional high chairs include many additional options: almost all components are adjustable (footrest, seat height, backrest, countertop). Some models have a swing function or musical accompaniment that will diversify your child’s leisure. Also, multifunctional chairs can be laid out to the lying position. You can use them as a deck chair or rocking chair.
Booster chairs or hanging chairs are attached directly to the table or to an adult chair. Such models lack a sufficient level of security, but they take up little space.
Another option is a transforming chair. It will serve you and your baby for a long time, because, in addition to its usual use in feeding, it is modeled in a separate table and chair. You can use them for creativity and games. According to numerous reviews, the only drawback of such models is the weight, since great functionality makes any design heavier.
Safety Stool 1st Timba
This children's wooden highchair is extremely convenient and practical. And he "grows up" with your baby. This model is multifunctional and is an excellent choice for accustoming your child to independent meals. You can use it from the moment the baby begins to sit.
Due to the adjustable seats and steps, the chair is ideal for children of any height. And the seat cover included with the stand provides optimal comfort.
An individually adjustable footrest and a three-point safety belt guarantee maximum protection for the child. If your baby is already old enough and wants to dine at a common table with the whole family, then you can easily remove the countertop and seat belts and move the chair to the table.
Do it yourself
Prices for children's furniture for many parents are high, and the quality does not always correspond to what is desired. For a person who knows how to work with a tree, it is probably not difficult to make a durable, comfortable and safe highchair for his children for his child.
To make such a chair for feeding, it is necessary to consider the following:
- the stool should have a comfortable and soft back, but not higher than the child’s shoulders;
- height-adjustable shelf for legs or support;
- have a soft comfortable seat;
- equipped with armrests and a table with recesses for installing cups, bowls, glasses and plates, it can be either removable or swivel, and stationary;
- the material for the manufacture must be environmentally friendly, safe for contact with the child, quickly and easily washed and dry.
The most economical and cheapest option for making a highchair with your own hands is the remodeling of a small stool or highchair. Just finish it with a countertop and a shelf for legs.
Highchair + swing
Caretero Indigo Mint Indigo is a highchair and a swing for the baby. An adjustable comfortable seat and back, and on the arc - attractive toys will provide your child with comfort while relaxing and eating, and parents with free time for themselves. Features:
- 2 in 1 - highchair and swing;
- beautiful and soft upholstery;
- a large wide seat can be folded to a lying position;
- chair height adjustment in 6 positions and footrests in 5 positions;
- simple folding mechanism;
- for young children - an additional soft liner;
- non-slip pads for stability of the legs;
- the adjustable double tray is easy to remove and wash;
- adjustable swing speed;
- Stable and durable frame construction ensures safe and long-term use;
- removable arc with toys.
Highchair Peg Perego
The Prima Pappa Zero is the smallest high chair in the PegPerego line, and it has all the features of its predecessors. Multifunctional, ultralight, can be used from birth to 3 years.
Specifications:
- adjustable footboard;
- simple and intuitive folding system;
- lightweight construction - weight only 7.6 kg;
- Equipped with adjustable internal seat belts and leg separator;
- seat height adjustable in seven positions;
- included - a tray with a removable lid;
- very compact when folded, it is convenient to store;
- the upholstery is hypoallergenic and wear-resistant, very easy to care for;
- easy to move - wheels are integrated in the rear of the frame.
High chair cradle
The Aprica Auto Coco Baby Transforming Highchair will help you quickly rock your baby thanks to several modes that mimic the movements of the mother.
Features:
- adjustable backrest and footrest;
- five levels of height;
- can be used up to four years;
- the removable table has three options for position, you can also detach it completely;
- if the crib is switched to the "sitting" mode, then the motion sickness function is turned off automatically;
- easy to move around the house with four roller wheels;
- the length of the shoulder and waist belts is adjustable;
- built-in music player;
- special litter for newborns.
Reviews and recommendations
When it comes to buying a highchair, the price and feedback of more experienced parents become the main arguments for choosing. In stores, the product costs from 3000 rubles.
In their recommendations, users pay attention to some models of wooden chairs, which may not be so comfortable for the child, but much cheaper and more practical than streamlined or “soft” models made of metal and plastic.
Also, many note that the most convenient option is a high chair with a tray, which can be easily removed and washed. In addition, the removable tray can be placed closer or further to the child.