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Can anyone recommend a good high chair?

18 replies

AyeHearYa · 04/05/2020 10:07

Hi everyone,

I'm looking around for a decent high chair but I'm struggling. I need one that can accommodate a baby that can't sit up on their own yet, and one with adjustable height.

Has anyone got any positive experiences? Cost is not a big issue but ideally it won't be super expensive.

Thank you

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 04/05/2020 10:14

have a look at the infantino grow with me highchair. It can be adjusted from a highchair, to a booster seat when your dc gets older.

all the best

Ifeel1000yearsold · 04/05/2020 10:15

Ikea all the way. Cheap, easy to clean, travels and stores well as the legs detach. Best by far.

AyeHearYa · 04/05/2020 10:23

Ifeel- I had a look at that but it's only for babies that can sit unaided unfortunately

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AyeHearYa · 04/05/2020 10:25

Sleep- thank you :)

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Whitney101 · 04/05/2020 10:26

Second the Ikea one, we got the accompanying cushion to help when DS was a bit wobbly still. You’ll regret getting anything that’s harder to clean!

Ontheblackhill · 04/05/2020 10:28

Third on the IKEA one. It's the best out there as it's so easy to clean!

Blue5238 · 04/05/2020 10:28

Unless there is a specific developmental delay, wait until your baby can sit unaided to give solids, and get the ikea antilop

JC12345 · 04/05/2020 10:34

I'd also recommend the IKEA one with the padded insert. The insert is essential if you have a baby that can't sit unaided (my twins couldn't until 8/9 months reliably).

AyeHearYa · 04/05/2020 14:45

Thank you all x

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SquirtleSquad · 04/05/2020 14:50

Definitely the ikea one with cushion for support but babies shouldn't use high chairs until they can sit in them.

PippinStar · 04/05/2020 14:53

I would also agree with the Ikea one, as long as you get the inflatable cushion insert. DS was in his for short periods from 4 months, he had/has reflux and had to be upright 24/7 and the chair helped with this - it is really supportive once you inflate the cushion fully.

BoxOfShapes · 04/05/2020 15:25

The only issues I've had with the Antilop is it takes up quite a lot of floorspace because it gets its stability from a wide "footprint", and its buckles can give you a nasty pinch. Not a problem if you have space and always remember to be careful with the buckle, but depending on your setup you might want to look at compact ones too.

I got a Stokke Tripp Trapp second hand and it is great - can be pushed under the table, and had a newborn attachment for the early days. It's very expensive new though (especially with all the extras - harness, tray, 'babyset", cushions!)

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SquirtleSquad · 04/05/2020 16:47

The legs on the antilop stick out about 57cm (from the outside edge of the feet)

AyeHearYa · 05/05/2020 06:22

I'll bear that in mind thanks, we are limited on floor space so would prefer something with a smaller footprint

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BoxOfShapes · 05/05/2020 08:33

Can’t go wrong with Tripp Tripp if you have the money and are low on floor space. It also seems great for posture/alignment.

DonLewis · 05/05/2020 08:35

I loved my oxo highchair. Very stable, small foot print, grew with the baby.

AyeHearYa · 06/05/2020 10:03

Thank you :) having a read up on them xx

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