You better be ready with your high chair pick when your little one is ready to start solids. A high chair is super important to utilize in the beginning of solid feeding as it sets structure and is a pre-feeding cue to your child. A proper high chair should provide 90/90/90 posture. 90/90/90 posture is support at a 90 degree angle or flexion at the hips, knees and ankles. During seating position is important to maintain symmetry between left and right sides of the body via a neutral pelvis to avoid obliquity, rotation and posterior tilt of the pelvis. Padding for comfort is also important as each feeding is typically 30 minutes and occurs at a minimum of 3 times a day. Your little one will be spending lots of time in this chair over the course of a week-10 and a half hours at least! The height of the chair and tray are also important as it should pull up to the table so your little one is part of family meal time. Lastly, the design should fit with you home decor. My suggestion is to bring your child to the nearest baby store and test your top picks out.
I have chosen 3 chairs that are my favorite and meet the above criteria. Note! I am not a fan of chairs that tilt back as your child should never be tilted backward in a chair during feeding time.
Signet complete high chair by Svan
Color options: Natural espresso cherry
This multi-stage baby high chair grows with your child, converting from a high chair to a booster seat to a toddler chair. Has a sleek, compact design while providing support and comfort. It’s adjustable seat and footrest offer optional positioning.
High chair $250
Cushion $50
Total cost: $300
tot sprout high chair by OXO
Color options: Birch/orange, taupe/walnut, green/walnut, pink/walnut
The OXO Tot Sprout High Chair is a more traditional frame with a modern color flare. Designed to grow with your child from six months to five years. The foot rest and food tray are adjustable and can be removed when your little one is ready to eat at the family table. To switch up the look you can purchase an additional color cushion insert for a completely different look.
High chair $250
Total cost: $250
Tripp trapp high chair by Stokke
Color options: Black, red, blue, natural, walnut
Designed to be pulled right up to the table, the Tripp Trapp high chair lets you share family mealtime together from six months on through the early teen years. Has a very modern feel and can be used as a desk chair.
High chair $250
Baby seat $70
Tray $50
Cushion $45
Total cost: $415
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The above is the opinion of this writer. This should not take the place of your pediatrician. You should always consult your pediatrician for medical advise regarding introduction of feedings and related issues.
