If you want your high chair to last several years, and maybe even be used by several children, it needs to be durable. Many high chairs have flimsy tray mechanisms, unreliable caster wheels, and height adjustments that break after a few months. There are also several high chairs out there without easily removed parts and covers for cleaning. High chairs get disgusting - Cheerios crumbs, spilled milk and juice, squished fruits and vegetables, and rotting purees. High chairs come with a range of harness options and features and vary in their stability and fit. All infants should be secured with a five-point harness to prevent sliding out, falling out, or climbing out. Toddlers will likely only need the lap belt portion, preferably a strap that goes between the legs to prevent sliding down (this can also be accomplished with a leg divider built into the seat).

If you're looking for a baby over 6-8 months, they will likely be a bit better at supporting their head and body and you won't need as much padding for comfort and support. Then there's the style aspect. That's a hard one, and a matter of personal preference. We tend to like the more contemporary designs, with sleek lines and simple designs. But many of our readers like the more traditional styles, like the traditional spindle wooden high chairs. So we give you our best of list below, and do our best to find the options that will appeal to the widest set of parents! Safe and SoundThe Ingenuity trio is first-rate for young children who are needing a little more space and don't have any other chairs, the high chair gives a ridgedale fabric that is designed to reduce injury and keep children safe. The toddler chair and bedding is produced to-toddler luxury and comes with a full size bed, nightstand, and a built-in best substitute to take care of your high chair, the four-in-one high chair is splendid for multiple use and is top-quality for when you're done with the high chair and want to move up to another table. Feeding chair keeps little ones secure with 5-point harnesses and seat pad to keep babies and toddlers comfortable; fits babies from 6 months to toddlers up to 50 lbs Neutral gray frame and fabric print designed to blend with your home décor; both you and baby will love There are always trade-offs between how cute and stylish a baby product is, and how comfortable it is. Just like a great pair of shoes, you want to find the perfect balance between something that will look great and what you actually will want to use. If you want to use the high chair for an infant, you need to make sure it has the appropriate supports and harnesses; you don't want a drooping baby and floppy head in an unsupportive chair. If you're going to use a high chair for an infant to start food exploration, you want a chair that has sufficient padding (just like a good infant car seat) and a 5-point harness. Messy eaters are no match for the Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 High Chair easy clean design; includes BPA-free, dishwasher safe tray, machine washable seat pad and straps, and easy-wipe frame

Baby Bjorn High Chair. We really liked the popular Baby Bjorn high chair, with its simple modern style and high build quality. Unfortunately, the Baby Bjorn high chair was discontinued last year. Just like a good convertible car seat, the best high chairs will grow with your baby, from infant to toddler and right through the later years. Some chairs start as stand-alone high chairs that you pull right up to the dinner table, then the seat/booster portion pops off and straps to your dining room chair, first with the tray attached and then without the tray (using your table instead of the tray). Full disclosure: Some of these high chairs, including the Joovy, Inglesina, Ergobaby, and 4Moms models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer. Good examples of this concept are the Graco Blossom 6-in-1, or the Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1, both of which grow with your baby. Some others provide a full range of adjustability so that you never need to use one of your dining room chairs; instead, they have an adjustable seat and foot-rest height that can suit from baby all the way up to basically an adult (like the Abiie Beyond, or the Stokke Tripp Trapp). These are the best ergonomically supportive chairs, recommended by physical and occupational therapists. Another great feature about this high chair is that it is compatible with each stage of a child’s development and growth, from ages newborn to 5 years old. Now that is what I call multipurpose!How cool is that to be sitting around your dining room table and get to have your infant high enough for them to see and for you to still interact with them during family dinners. The seat includes soothing vibrations and a toy bar with 2 plush toys to help the baby remain calm and entertained. Switching to different high chair modes involves all snap-on pieces and does not involve any screws for easy accessibility to switch out or change. Overall Opinion of the Beanstalk 6-in-1 Ingenuity Baby High Chair

Assembling the Beanstalk 6-in-1 Ingenuity High Chair was very simple. Involving only 6 screws, most of the high chair was snap-together parts. It took about 10 minutes total to read the instructions and assemble it. The reason these professionals care about the ergonomics of a high chair is that it turns out that the position of your baby is very important for supporting swallowing, digestion, and posture. The more upright your baby the easier to swallow and the less likely they will get indigestion and gas during or after eating. These are highly recommended for babies with sensory needs, low muscle tone, or special needs. Close to the top of our list for several reasons, the Abiie Beyond is a great compromise between an expensive rigid upright ergonomic high chair (like the Tripp Trapp) and a more traditional plastic (like a 4-in-1) high chair. This high chair is versatile, comfortable, safe and secure, durable, and easy to clean. It is perfect for babies from 6 months and up, but can be adjusted to suit even an adult (at an extreme) with its awesome slot-based adjustment system. The chair uses the popular contemporary ergonomic design but with smaller babies in mind, including padding, a 5-point harness, a bar between the legs (to stop sliding), and an adorable and detachable easy-clean tray. The simple design makes it easy to clean with minimal nooks and crannies to capture and collect food, no cloth cover to become crusty and dirty, and it also has an antimicrobial finish to prevent the nasties from building up on the wood surface. The tray is dishwasher friendly, the cushions are water resistant, and the wood is biodegradable beech sustainably sourced in Europe. The 5-point harness can be converted to a 3-point safety harness as your baby grows. Congratulations - your baby is ready to join you at the table in their own special chair! A high chair fills so many different purposes: it is a place to eat, a place to play, a place to explore when starting solid foods, and a place to sit at the dinner table and socialize with the rest of the family. BPA-free tray holds trays up to 19 inches wide; full highchair assembled dimensions 40.9" (H) x 21.7" (W) x 38.2" (D); to disassemble remove seat pad, harness and straps from frameThere are a number of great high chairs out in the retail world, but the Ingenuity Brand has always taken the cake for me. Ingenuity’s Beanstalk 6-in-1 Highchair is durable, washable, and can grow with your baby from infant to school age. Keep your child secure and comfortable with the adjustable 5-point harness and a 2-position adjustable footrest in the high chair and toddler chair modes. Assembly of this Ingenuity High Chair Harness/Straps - Remove from frame. Machine wash with cold water, gentle cycle. No bleach. Air dry. The best high chair will keep your child comfortable, adjust to a height that facilitates interactions with family members at the dining room table, and help them explore messy first foodswhile being easy to clean and store. We've been reviewing high chairs for over 10 years, and if we made our own, here is what it would look like: Based on my research and analysis, I can tell you that the Peg Perego Siesta high chairis the best option. It is highly recommended by both experts and parents, and has a unique, five-position recline, easy-to-clean tray, and folds up for easy storage." -ChatGPT-4