High chairs are an expense most parents will make during the baby and toddler stages in their child’s life. There are tons of options on the market, making it difficult to chose the one that is right for your family. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite high chair models to make the decision process that much easier for you.
Budget Friendly
Evenflo Convertible High Chair
The Evenflo Convertible high chair is a great option for parents wanting to stick to a budget. You can buy a quality chair that converts for very little cost. The upper portion of this chair comes away from the base in order to convert the chair between two different positions: The high chair and the my time chair. It is also available in two colors: pink and green!
High chair: When the bottom section of legs is stacked on the upper portion it creates a full-size high chair. This chair position offers a perfect height for interactive feeding between you and your child.
My Time Chair: When the upper portion is removed from the base legs, the chair can be placed directly on the floor, while the lower portion can be used as a tabletop. This position allows the child to place their feet firmly on the ground. As your baby grows and becomes more independent, this offers a great way for them to eat and play by themselves.
Safety
- 5-point harness
- Tray is designed to fit through legs so children cannot slip through
Specs
- Can use starting at 6 months old (must be capable of sitting upright unassisted)
- Maximum allowable weight: 40 pounds
Why We Love It
- Budget friendly option
- 2 seating option: high chair and floor chair
To Consider
- Wide spread legs make use in tight spaces difficult
Best 4-in-1 Design
Graco Blossom 4 in 1 Convertible High Chair Seating System
The Graco Blossom 4 in 1 convertible high chair system is a great option for parents who are looking for flexibility in a high chair. The chair system converts from an infant high chair with recline – to a traditional baby high chair – to an infant booster – to a toddler booster – to a youth chair. You can use the high chair and toddler booster or the infant feeding booster and youth chair to accommodate two children simultaneously! Eliminating the need to purchase 2 chairs for multiple children. The Graco Blossom’s adjustable and removable seat back insert helps position your growing child at the table. Plus the premium leatherette seat pad is wipe-able and machine washable!
Safety
- Convertible 3- and 5- point harness included
Specs
- Stage 1 (High Chair): Up to 3 years old, maximum weight 40 lbs
- Stage 2 (Infant Feeding Booster): Up to 3 years old, maximum weight 60 lbs
- Stage 3 (Toddler Booster): Use removable seat back insert through 3 years old, maximum weight 60 lbs
- Stage 4 (Youth Chair): Use removable seat back insert chair through 3 years old, maximum weight 60 lbs
Why We Love It
- The 4-in-1 system easily converts from high chair to infant feeding booster to toddler booster to youth chair
- Premium leatherette seat pad is wipe-able and machine washable
To Consider
- Plastic parts on this chair can break and are not as durable as wooden chairs
Most Portable
Inglesina Fast Travel Chair
For use at home or while traveling, the Inglesina Fast travel chair is a convenient table chair. Using the twist-tight couplings you can attach this chair to most types of tables (up to 3.5″ thick). The design of the Fast is ultra-light, folds-flat when collapsed, and is easy to carry comfortably in a large bag that comes with purchase (hidden underneath the seat pad). This portable seat makes it easy for your child to sit at the table with the rest of family, wherever you are. The chair also features a lifted backrest and firm seat for greater comfort of the baby.
Safety
- Not suitable for children who can stand
- Comes with a built-in safety harness that fits across the lap
- Compliant to the newly released ASTM F1235-15 federal safety standard
Specs
- Maximum allowable weight: 37 pounds
Why We Love It
- Lightweight design; approximately 4 pounds
- Comes in 9 different colors: black, cream, dark green, purple, light blue, lime green, navy, orange, red
- Hooks on to your dining table to save floor space
- Easily collapsible and folds flat to stow while traveling. Also comes with a convenient carrying bag.
- Cover can be removed for washing in water up to 86 degrees F
- Convenient pocket in back of chair to store additional items
To Consider
- Best when used with babies who are 6-9 months old. Not suitable for babies who can stand.
- Does not fit every kind of table. May be difficult to attach the chair to a table that has a bottom lip/skirting.
- A dining tray accessory that attaches to the arms of the chair is sold separately.
Looking for more options?
Check out our comprehensive list of portable high chairs.
Aesthetically Best
When it comes to high chairs that look good in your house, no one does it better than Stokke. Their chairs are made of solid beech wood and come in a variety of colors. It’s super easy to coordinate Stokke high chairs with your dining chairs for those parents who are seeking to achieve both form and function. We love their chairs so much we had to include two options!
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
The Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair is one of the many coveted items on baby registries these days. This iconic high chair was invented by a Norwegian industrial designer in 1972 and was the first of its kind on the market. The Tripp Trapp chair has a simple, sleek Scandinavian design and is made of solid European beechwood that comes in a variety of colors.
The Tripp Trapp chair is intelligently designed to be able to grow with the child. By maneuvering the seat and foot rest up and down the slats of the chair, it is able to provide a comfortable, ergonomic seat at any age. The Tripp Trapp was also made to fit right up to your dining table, encouraging children to interact and eat alongside the rest of the family during meal times. Other accessory pieces such as the baby set, tray, and cushions are also available for purchase.
Safety
- 5-point harness
- Anti-tip extended gliders attached to legs
Specs
- Can use with babies starting at 6 month (if using baby set accessory)
- Can use with toddlers starting at 18 months and older (without accessory pieces)
Why we love it
- Classic Scandinavian design that has been around since the 1970’s
- Grows with your child and can last a lifetime
To Consider
- If you would like to use the chair with an infant you will need to purchase the baby set and tray attachments separately. Seat cushions are also available for purchase separately.
- There are reports of the chair tipping backward when children press against a table. To avoid tipping don’t use this chair on carpet.
- Assembly required
Stokke Steps High Chair
The Stokke Steps high chair is another sleek Scandinavian style high chair seating system that grows with the child. It comes with a plastic seat and adjustable foot rest that easily adjusts. The plastic seat is available in 2 colors: white and black. The chair’s legs are made of durable European beechwood and are available in 6 different colors: natural, oak natural, storm gray, hazy gray, white wash, and oak black.
Just like the Tripp Trapp chair, the Steps high chair is designed to pull up to the kitchen table so children can be seated with their whole family at meal times. Other accessory pieces such as the baby set, tray, and cushions are also available for purchase.
Safety
- 5-point harness is included with the baby set accessory piece
Specs
- Can use with babies starting at 6 month (if using baby set accessory)
- Can use with toddlers starting at 18 months and older (without accessory pieces)
Why we love it
- Modern Scandinavian design that looks great!
- Easy, tool-free, adjustable footrest grows with your child
Keep in mind
- If you would like to use the chair with an infant you will need to purchase the baby set and tray attachments separately. Seat cushions are also available for purchase separately.
- Assembly required
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