High Chairs: Reviews

Updated June 2012

High chairs are more than just a place for a baby to sit and eat; they become a fixture in the dining room for years. Safety, fitting in available space, a pleasing design, and ease of use and cleaning are all important considerations in picking a high chair for the long haul. ConsumerSearch editors have analyzed expert and user reviews to help guide you in choosing a high chair that you'll still love when your baby is ready to move to the table with the rest of the family.

Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care High Chair

Best basic high chair

*Est. $130

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The Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care High Chair is built for convenience and ease of use for busy families. It features cheerful graphics and a removable toy to entertain baby while mom or dad are busy in the kitchen. Thanks to the three-position recline, it can accommodate newborns to toddlers up to 50 pounds. A five-point harness that converts to a three-point harness for older children keeps children safe and secure. Other safety features include a passive-restraint crotch post and a wide, stable base with locking casters. The Rainforest Healthy Care chair offers seven height adjustments and three reclining positions, and it folds for storage. The tray can be removed with one hand and includes a removable food insert that fits in most dishwashers. The removable harness straps can be washed in the dishwasher along with the included toy. Parents describe the Healthy Care as exceptionally easy to use and to clean and as a great place to feed and entertain babies and toddlers.

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Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair

Best space-saver high chair

*Est. $60

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The Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair gets enthusiastic reviews from professional reviewers and parents for its ease of use and versatility. Unlike free-standing high chairs, the Space Saver straps securely to a kitchen or dining-room chair, eliminating the large footprint most high chairs impose on the dining space. Despite its diminutive size, the Space Saver does not lack for features. It has three height-adjustments for a good fit with most tables, a three-position reclining seat to accommodate small babies and a dishwasher-safe tray table. The Space Saver also converts to a booster chair when your child gets older. The downside is that it does take up a chair, but many parents like having their child sit at the table from a younger age.

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Stokke Tripp Trapp

Best wooden high chair

*Est. $250

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The unconventional Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair receives high marks from both professionals and consumers for its high-quality build and durability. Unlike a traditional high chair, the Tripp Trapp looks like a tall stool with a backrest. As a standalone, the Tripp Trapp keeps older babies and toddlers safe and secure at the table with a five-point harness and an ergonomic seat that provides great support. Parents who want to use the Tripp Trapp for smaller infants can purchase the Baby Set (*Est. $70) with back support, a passive crotch restraint and an attachable tray. The Tripp Trapp also can be converted to a stool or an adult chair once you're finished with it as a high chair. The Tripp Trapp is available in 11 colors, but the price is just for the basic chair. Accessories such as a seat cushion and a food tray (*Est. $45 and $70, respectively) are available.

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phil&teds Lobster

Portable high chair

*Est. $80

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The exceptionally portable phil&teds Lobster Chair uses claw-like clamps to secure to most table or counter tops -- creating a secure seat at the table for babies and toddlers up to 37 pounds without taking up any floor space. The Lobster folds down flat, fits in a tote bag and weighs less than 5 pounds -- making it a great option for restaurants and travel. The seat has a five-point harness for safety and comes with an attachable feeding tray and carry bag. The Lobster is an upgraded version of the popular phil&teds MeToo Hook On Chair (*Est. $50). Parents say the Lobster is safe and sturdy, and experts praise its ease of use. It doesn't recline or have multiple height adjustments, unlike conventional high chairs, but parents who eat out a lot or are short on space say they love this chair regardless.

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Graco Blossom 4-in-1 Seating System

Convertible from infant high chair to booster

*Est. $180

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The Graco Blossom 4-in-1 Seating System accommodates every feeding stage in a child's life from birth through school age with a modular design that allows it to transform from a full high chair to an infant feeding booster to a toddler booster to a youth chair. It can -even seat two children at the same time: The high chair can be used while the toddler booster is used, and the toddler seat can be used while the infant booster is used, making the Graco Blossom just about the most versatile chair available. The Blossom is equipped with all necessary safety features, including a five-point harness that converts to a three-point, a passive-restraint crotch bar and infant padding. The chair has six height adjustments, three-recline positions and casters that lock securely. Parents find the seat easy to clean and use. It does not fold and requires a permanent space, so it may not be the best choice for smaller living spaces.

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