It’s never too early to get your little ones involved at mealtimes. Whether you’re at home, at a restaurant, or on a family vacation, it’s great to let children watch, observe and be a part of what’s going on while you eat.
Once your baby can sit up unaided, it’s time to introduce a high chair to your meal-time setup. Having a simple-to-use, easy-to-clean high chair can be the difference between a manageable mealtime and a full-blown explosion of mess in the kitchen. There are loads on the market, so where to start? Check out Pish Posh Baby’s round-up of our best-selling high chairs, portable baby seats and boosters.
Best Adjustable High Chair
Boon Grub High Chair
- Easy to clean
- Affordable
- Dishwasher-safe tray and seat
- Adjustable high chair legs
- Adjustable footrest
- Baby and toddler Seat
Best Baby to Toddler High Chair
Oribel Cocoon Z Glider High Chair
The Oribel Cocoon Z was designed to allow for flexible parenting. From napping to snacking, the Cocoon Z is provides comfort from birth to 3 years old. And with the added gliders, you can move your baby from room to room to keep a close eye on them.
- adjustable height
- 5-point and 3-point harness
- discreet, scratch-free gliders to move around
- easy to clean
- pop-out, dishwasher-safe tray
- removable seat for cleaning
Best Reclinable High Chair
Oribel Cocoon 3-Stage High Chair
- Easy to Clean
- Dishwasher-SafeTray
- Can be Used for Newborn Feedings
- Adjustable high chair legs
- 3-position recline
- Extra-large tray
Best High Chair For Newborns
4Moms Connect High Chair
- Easy to clean
- Dishwasher-safe tray liner
- Can be used for newborns
- 3-height positions
- Adjustable recline
- Magnetic tray
Best-Looking High Chairs
1. Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
- Easy to clean
- Wooden frame
- Dishwasher-safe tray
- Can be used for newborns
- Height adjustable
- Adjustable footrest
2. Melo Revel High Chair
Feast your eyes on another of our best-selling, luxury highchairs - the Melo Revel High Chair - that will add a touch of glam to your kitchen set-up. Boasting a sleek design, cushioned seating, five-point-harness and wipeable surfaces, this highchair is suitable for 6 months to 3 years. With rubber coated wheels for easy movement and a tray that can be opened with just one hand, this is set to stay a firm favorite this year.
- Easy to clean
- Supportive, foam seat cushions for baby and toddler
- Suitable for 6 months to 3 years
- Long-lasting, rust-resistant, stainless steel frame
- 5-point harness
- Straight-backed for good posture development and safe eating
Best portable baby seat
Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat High Chair
The Peg Perego Rialto is the booster seat that is easy to open, close and carry anywhere! Ideal for when you’re on the go, the Rialto allows your baby to sit on a grown-up dining chair and join in the fun, whether you’re at grandma’s house or out and about. Its 5-position height adjustment makes it perfect for children of nine months and up. A 3-point safety harness secures your child in, while holding straps secure the seat to both behind and below the dining chair and non-skid rubber pads on the base aid keep it in place. When the meal’s over, simply fold the chair up and stow it in its own carry bag, along with its removable dishwasher-safe folding tray.
- Suitable for children 9 months and up
- 5-height position adjustable seat
- Ergonomically designed armrest
- 3-point safety harness
- No-skid rubber grips underneath base
- Removable and folding dishwasher-safe tray
- Easy-clean Prima Classe Touch removable upholstery
- Easy and compact fold
- Includes carrying bag
Best hook-on portable baby seat
Phil&Teds Lobster
The Phil&Teds Lobster portable baby seat is a great option for eating out and traveling. It’s lightweight, packs flat and has ‘lobster claws’ that easily clamp to virtually any table, fuss free. It weighs just under 4 pounds, so is extremely travel-friendly, making it ideal for restaurants, on family vacations or at grandma’s. Once your little one is able to hold their head up, they’re ready to sit in the Lobster and join the rest of the family at the table, while a padded, adjustable 5-point safety harness will keep them from wiggling around. The lobster has washable fabric and a removable, dishwasher-safe food tray, making for an oh-so-easy clean up.
- Easy to clean
- Dishwasher-safe tray
- Lightweight
- Travel-friendly
- Clamps to any table
- Bears weight of up to 37 pounds
- Adjustable 5-point safety harness
Best booster seat for small spaces
Chicco Snack Booster Seat
Need a good-looking high chair that saves space in your kitchen? Look no further than the Snack Booster from Chicco. This high-back booster seat offers all the convenience of a standard highchair in a footprint that fits your space.
The Snack secures easily to dining chairs with two included straps and features a padded, 5-point harness and cushioned backrest to keep your little one comfortably in place. Rubberized pop-out feet stabilize the seat and protect your chair. This lightweight booster seat includes a large, snap-on tray with simple one-hand removal and adjustment. A lift-off liner and a machine washable seat pad make cleaning up a breeze.
- Space-saving, high-back booster seat with secure and easy attachment to dining chairs
- Adjustable 5-point padded harness
- Full-size, snap-on tray with one-hand removal/adjustment
- Removable tray liner for easy cleanup
- Cushioned backrest
- Machine washable seat pad
- Rubberized, pop-out feet to protect chairs
Best multi-purpose booster seat
Bumbo Multi Seat
The Bumbo baby seat is a multi-seat highchair and booster that comes with a detachable tray that clips to the back of the chair for easy storage. Easy to clean, all parts of the seat can be easily wiped using a damp cloth. Not only is it excellent for feeding times, it also comes in handy in dozens of other situations. Use it as a floor seat when your baby is learning how to sit up or even place it on the ground close to you while gardening or cleaning the kitchen! Your baby will love to watch what’s going on.
- Use as a floor seat for babies
- Use for feeding in place of a highchair
- Use as a booster
- Stow-away tray
- Adjustable 2-height setting
- Attachment straps
- Removable pad
- Non-slip base
- Easy to clean
Best pop-up booster seat
Bombol Pop-Up Booster Seat
Traveling light? Opt for the Bombol. This booster seat weighs just 2.5 lbs and folds down to a small packet the size of a book, making for super-easy storage when feeding time is over. Designed to withstand 150 lbs, this sturdy pop-up structure will hold your child perfectly. It has a 5-point safety harness that converts to 3 points as your child grows, a comfy added seat and backrest, a stain-proof finish and the bag converts to a cover to protect seats.
- Locks instantly into a safe, sturdy 3D structure
- Withstands 20,000 impacts of 150 lbs
- Foldable booster to the size of book
- Ultra-light: only 2.5 lbs
- Stain, abrasion, odor-proof finish
- For kids from approx. 6m
- Removable 5-point that becomes a 3-point harness
- Comfy padded seat and backrest
- Fits almost all adult chairs
- The bag converts into a cover to protect seats
While a high chair will be the first thing on your weaning kit list, there are a few other essential bits and pieces that will make the transition to solid foods a lot easier. Find everything you need for weaning time on our feeding page and brace yourself for the food fight!
These high chair and booster seat comparison charts will help you make an educated decision about which of our best, most popular high chairs and seats will work best for your family.
Highchair Comparison Chart
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Foldable |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
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Weight Capacity |
50 lbs |
44 lbs |
44 lbs |
60 lbs |
242.5 lbs |
44 lbs |
|
Age Range |
6months - 6 years |
0 months - 3 years |
6 months - 3 years |
Newborn - 6 years old |
6 months + |
6 months - 3 years |
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Dimensions |
29” x 29” x 42.75” |
33” x 22.5” x 42” |
42” x 22” x 32” |
22” x 38” x 28” |
19.3” x 18.11” x 30.7” |
19” x 19” |
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Dishwasher- Safe Tray |
yes (plus seat) |
yes |
yes |
trayliner is dishwasher safe |
yes |
yes |
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One-handed tray removal |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
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Wheels |
no |
gliders |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
|
Washable Fabric Cover |
yes |
wipe clean |
yes |
no |
yes |
wipe clean |
|
Weight |
14.5 lbs |
18.7 lbs |
21.5 lbs |
17 lbs |
15.4 lbs |
TBC |
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Recline |
no |
3 recline positions |
3 recline positions |
yes |
Separate reclining baby seat |
no |
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Adjustable Footrest |
5-positions |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
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Adjustable Height |
yes |
yes |
yes |
3 height positions |
yes |
no |
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Price |
$149 |
$249 |
$229 |
$299.99 |
$199 |
$499 |
Booster Seat Comparison Chart
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Foldable |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
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Weight Capacity |
45lbs |
37lbs |
50lbs |
33lbs |
150lbs |
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Age Range |
9 months+ |
6 months -3 years |
6 months+ |
6 months+ |
6 months+ |
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Dimensions |
14.58” x 14.58” x 4.73” |
12.2” x 13.4” x 12.3” |
22.2” x 13.4” x 12.3” |
11.8” x 14.6” |
11.8” x 11” x 2.7” |
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Dishwasher- Safe Tray |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
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One-handed tray removal |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
no |
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Washable Fabric Cover |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wipe clean |
no |
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Weight |
6.6lbs |
3.9lbs |
8.5lbs |
2.9lbs |
15.4 lbs |
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Adjustable Height |
5 height positions |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
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Price |
$109.99 |
$89.99 |
$69.99 |
$54.99 |
$149.99 |