How to choose a high chair for baby feeding?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Children's highchair is not mandatory, but still a necessary attribute in a family with a six-month-old baby. At this age, in most cases, the child already knows how to sit on his own, it is interesting for him to observe the world around him from such a position. In addition, at this time they begin to introduce the first complementary foods, and it is unsafe to feed a lying baby from a spoon. You can, of course, put him on your knees, but this is inconvenient for mom. It is much easier to purchase a special highchair, which will greatly facilitate the process of introducing complementary foods and help the baby enter a new stage of his life.

The variety of chairs offered by stores often causes confusion among parents - after all, your baby wants to buy only the best, but how to make the right choice when there are so many different options before your eyes?

What to look for when choosing?

Before you go shopping in a store or place an order on the Internet, you need to study well the purpose, functionality of each of the presented samples, read reviewsthose who already use this model. After all, it may turn out that some functions are no longer relevant due to the age of the child, and some, on the contrary, are needed, but not all models have them. It is necessary to consider in which room you plan to use a high chair, whether it will clutter up the space, interfere with the passage, whether it will need to be folded, whether it will always stand in one place or whether it will have to be moved from room to room.

There are different types of chairs in stores, which differ from each other in their design, purpose and functionality.

Transformers

Transformers are a practical, multifunctional type of children's furniture. They allow you to use a chair once bought for a long time, adjusting it to the needs of a growing person. When assembled, it is first used as a high chair, then, as the child grows up, it becomes an ordinary children's high chair for the dining table and allows you to sit with adults, and then it is converted into a set of a table and an armchair. Often they are combined with swings, walkers or sun loungers.

The swing chair performs two functions: feeding and motion sickness. There are models with a battery and a choice of swing speed. Many children, but not all, love to ride on a swing, so this option is not suitable for every family. It happens that the kit comes with arcs that are attached to the legs, turning the chair into a rocking chair.

The chaise lounge chair is suitable for children from birth, as the backrest can be reclined to a position suitable for babies. In this model, babycan be near mom, watch her while she does household chores, play with hanging toys.

In the classic version, the transformer consists of a high wooden chair for children, which then becomes a desk with a high chair.

Some models are made of durable, safe plastic.

It can be used up to about the age of five, depending on the size of the child. At such a table it is convenient to eat, draw, play, sculpt from plasticine, learn letters and numbers.

Boosters

Boosters are a structure that is attached with straps to an ordinary, but very stable chair with a back. Suitable for small children who can sit well. But you can not leave the baby in it unattended. Takes up minimal space and is easy to carry. Suitable for traveling and visiting.

Hanging chair

The seat is attached to the table with fixing clips and the result is a high children's chair for the table with a strong smooth wooden top, no other surface can be used. It is compact, suitable for small apartments. It is probably not worth taking it on trips, since it is not allowed to attach it to any table.

Folding high chair

Folding chair is common even though the cost is high. When folded, it takes up little space, so there isthe ability to use such a high children's chair for the kitchen or living room in small apartments.

In such models, the inclination of the backrest changes, sometimes it unfolds to a lying state. The tabletop can recline or be completely removed, it is convenient to wash it. The height is adjustable to the required level. The footrest is adjusted according to the height of the child. If it is equipped with wheels, then it can be easily moved throughout the apartment and used not only for its intended purpose. Some models are equipped with a basket for toys, an arc can be attached to them, on which bright toys and rattles are hung.

Main features of high chairs

Safety First! When choosing any children's furniture, it is necessary to take into account not only the appearance and functionality, but also such important characteristics as safety, stability and the materials from which the furniture is made.

All fastenings must be reliable so that the high chair does not fall apart under the sitting toddler. Sharp edges, corners and protruding parts are unacceptable. The stability of the structure gives a wide base.

Seat belts are usually adjustable in height and girth in order to hold a restless baby well and prevent him from sliding down. It is desirable that they be five-point with a jumper between the legs and securely snap into place.

If there are wheels on the legs, then they should be well fixed, it is more convenient when there are four of them and each is fixed with a separate lock.

Materials forproduction

Plastic, metal, wood are the main materials used in the production of children's furniture, including chairs. A sharp unpleasant odor emanating from the product, and a flimsy loose construction speak of poor-quality materials. You can verify the safety of the materials from which all components are made by examining quality certificates. If they are not, then it is better not to take risks and choose another product from a trusted company.

Seat and backrest

The seat and back of children's high chairs are usually made of durable plastic or wood, and a cover is put on top. The most successful models are those with removable covers that can be washed. Covers are fabric made of water-repellent material and oilcloth. The main thing is to make them easy to care for: wash, wipe with a wet cloth or a damp cloth after each meal and painting with paints. The child will be comfortable in it if the back is comfortable, wide, high and can be adjusted in several positions.

Table top

The tabletop is commonly used for feeding, playing and doing art. Therefore, in addition to dishes, paper, paints, as well as favorite toys should be placed on it. There are countertops with a recess for a glass and sides along the edges - this is extremely convenient. But even more practical option with a removable tray. A good tabletop is adjustable, it can be easily moved back and forth, and also removed completely when not needed.

Footrest

The stand serves as a support for the legs so that they do not hang in the air, butsecurely fixed. It is desirable that it is adjustable in height and grows with the child. This is important for the emerging posture.

Colors

The color of a high dining chair for children can be the most diverse. Calm tones will help him harmoniously fit into the interior, dark ones will mask food stains, but bright, colorful drawings will impress neither children nor parents.

Popular Manufacturers

The most popular chairs among buyers are foreign manufacturers such as Chicco Polly, Peg-Perego, Cam, Happy Baby, Sweet Baby, Geuther, Bebe Confort. Russian manufacturers mainly produce wooden transformers. Furniture factories such as Krasnaya Zvezda in Mozhga, Gnome in Bryansk, Vilt in Ryazan, Priozersky Furniture Woodworking Plant have proven themselves well. All domestic furniture is made of environmentally friendly wood and has quality certificates.

For parents, a highchair is an indispensable assistant when feeding a little fidget. And for a child, a high chair can become not only a place for eating, but also a whole entertainment center. It will help him explore the world around him, eat on his own, watch his parents, learn to behave at the table, looking at mom and dad.

This purchase will never be a waste of money, but will only please the growing baby and his parents. Therefore, to choose such an assistant, you needapproach with great responsibility and remember that a small person should be comfortable in a large chair.