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High Chair Basics
A High Chair is one of the essential pieces of baby equipment that new parents need. A High Chair can be used from the first months of life providing that it reclines far enough to support your newborn while feeding. Afterwards, use it for first time solid food feedings or just to bring your baby close to the family at mealtimes. Your child's eating habits, age and weight will also determine the type of high chair you need.
Types of High Chairs:
Conventional High Chairs:
A contemporary design which features the basic elements needed to feed your baby, it includes a plastic tray and safety straps. A lightweight design makes it extremely portable and they usually fold for easy storage. This is most basic of all the three types of high chairs available today.
Adjustable High Chairs:
Arguably the most popular choice for today's busy parent. These high chairs feature adjustable heights, seats and trays to accommodate your growing baby and different sized tables. They can bring baby down to your seated level, making for easier feeding. For small or narrow kitchens, many designs fold up easily for storage and portability.
Wooden High Chairs:
The traditional style of a Wooden High chair is popular largely because its design complements the look of many kitchens. Older models include either a plastic or wooden tray, but wooden trays are harder to clean and may show stains. Older models may not include a padded cushion or a safety strap, but these items can be found as accessories. Wooden high chairs are a little harder to sanitize, and will show wear more quickly. On the other hand, they tend to last longer than metal and can stay in the family for generations.
Booster Seats:
Once your baby outgrows her high chair, she will need a Booster Seat. Often they are simply a plastic chair that can be strapped to a kitchen chair. It gives your child a boost so she can eat comfortably at the kitchen table with the grown-ups. The best ones feature adjustable heights, built-in trays with locks, and some even fold up for visiting grandma or dining out.
Common High Chair Features:
Adjustable Trays: A tray that adjusts to one or more positions makes it easier to make your child comfortable as she grows ~ while a wide tray will catch most spills. One-handed operation (for removing and attaching the tray) is a key feature to look for.
Locking Mechanisms: A folding high chair should feature a secure locking mechanism to prevent it from collapsing while your child is seated inside.
Easy Cleaning: A seat pad should be removable and washable, and also resist staining and tears. A high chair should not have a lot of small crevices or areas that trap food and make it difficult to clean.
Child Restraints: A good high chair includes a three-point harness that passes in between your baby's legs to prevent her from slipping under the tray. Some newer model high chairs feature a five-point safety harness for maximum safety and protection.
Locking Wheels: Rolling wheels that lock make it easy to move the high chair around when you want to, and make it stationary when you don't.
Other High Chair Accessories:
There are toys that can be attached to the high chair to distract baby while you feed her. Some toys attach by way of suction cups while others fit into the high chair tray itself.
"Mess Mats" are large plastic mats that are placed under a high chair to catch most of the bits & pieces that make it past the high chair tray.
Age Range for High Chairs
If you do not purchase a high chair that fully reclines, you will not need one until your baby can sit up unassisted (around the age of 4 to 6 months) or is ready for solid food. It should last at least until your baby can sit at the table and feed herself, then a booster seat will help.
A High Chair that fully reclines makes feeding tie easier when your baby is not yet able to sit up on her own.
High Chair Safety Tips
* Always read the manufacturer's instructions for proper use of your high chair.
* Register your high chair with the manufacturer so that you can receive safety updates or recalls.
* Do not rely on the feeding tray to secure your baby. A safety strap should always be used during feeding time.
* A high chair should be located away from the table, counter or wall.
* Never allow your baby to stand up in the chair, it may over-balance and fall over.
* Check for exposed hardware or sharp edges that may pinch your child's legs.
* Always check the locking mechanisms before you place your baby in the chair to prevent accidental collapse.
* The safety tray should be strong enough to withstand your baby's weight should she ever lean on it.
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