The baby high chairs of today are equipped with more features than the more traditional models. Where high chairs were once made exclusively of wood, the newer models are now made of tough plastics that are made to withstand years of use and that contain many useful features.
Safety is the most important consideration when purchasing a baby high chair. While babies generally don’t need high chairs until they are able to east solid foods, which is usually at about six months of age, some parents choose to buy them sooner. One advantage of doing this is to have a place for baby to rest while one or more family members are in the ding room or kitchen. Another reason is so that babies can be present during all the action of family meals.
When purchasing a baby high chair, you will find many features from which to choose. You can buy a simple high chair with a locking tray and safety belt designed to keep baby buckled in and safe at all times, or may even wish to choose a model that contains features such as height adjustment and wheels.
If you eat some of your meals in the kitchen and others in the ding room, wheels will be very useful and will make the chair much easier to transport. Height adjustment is useful as baby grows.
Stability is another very important feature. You want to know your baby high chair won’t turn over with baby in it. For this purpose, a wide base and low center of gravity are crucial. When actually choosing the chair, give each model a good shake and imagine how it might stand up to a wiggling baby. Another consideration is whether or not it can easily be reached under when it is necessary to pick up cereal, carrots and other flung favorites.
Also, check wheels and locking mechanisms. A wheeled high chair should have strong locks on the wheels to prevent accidents from occurring and to keep you from chasing the chair across the room when baby gets excited.
Compare the features of all high chairs you consider. Know those you desire before shopping so you will be able to make an accurate comparison. Don’t choose a chair just because of its cost. Remember, there is no price on the safety of your baby.
