Remember to also look at the manufacturer guidelines for your specific high chair. “Manufacturers and vendors may also indicate a weight restriction for use by children who do not exceed 37 pounds,” Shuman says. When you have a baby, there is no need to compromise on your interior. Our highchairs fit perfectly with the rest of your interior thanks to it’s stylish and modern design. They are customisable in fit so you can easily change your highchair from a highchair for babies, to a highchair for a toddler or a child up to 5 years with our Maxi Cosi Moa, and 6 years with our Maxi Cosi Minla. This way you can all eat together and before you know it, they become part of the family conversation at the table! In homes with young children, every cm counts. We have created a stylish 8-in-1, multi-use highchair designed for your child over their first 5 years. As they develop, the Maxi-Cosi MOA adapts and transforms from a highchair, to a low stool, booster seat, toddler stool, then a handy desk and seat. The perfect place for your child to eat, discover & grow. While safety and stabilityare the most important factors to consider, the best high chairs should be easy to cleanas well. Babies have a tendency to leave a trail of crumbs behind and smear their food all over any surface in their vicinity, meaning their high chair is going to need a pretty thorough cleaning after each and every meal. You want an option that doesn’t have hard-to-reach nooks and crannies where old food can hide and is easy to wipe clean when you only have a few moments to spare.

But Take Note: It is pretty bulky and we found that there were hidden spots where food and liquid can easily get trapped. The Maxi-Cosi MOA 8-in-1 Highchair is the ideal mealtime accessory for growing babies. This super stylish, multi-use chair transforms from a highchair to a low stool, booster seat, toddler stool, and even into a handy desk with a seat - making it the perfect place for your little one to eat, discover, and grow.

We tested 31 high chairs in our New York testing lab as well as at home with our own kids. We consulted Ben Hoffman, M.D., pediatrician and nationally recognized expert in child injury prevention and education, to ensure we were looking at all of the important safety features and considerations. As a highchair and booster seat, the MOA can carry your little one from 6 months and up to approximately 3 years of age (max. 15 kg). When you are using it as a stool or low stool with desk your child can use MOA from 3 years all the way up to the age of five. As far as cleaning goes, it took less than 10 minutes for us to clean this one after we absolutely doused it in various foods. The tray is removable and can be placed in the dishwasher. The seat is very easy to wipe down, and the liner can be removed so you can really get in there, but we didn’t notice any hard-to-reach crevices. Weighing less than 16 pounds, this is a fairly lightweight option. However, the wider legs do make it a bit clumsy to move around (which is partly why the rotating seat is such a nice plus). If you remove the tray, it becomes a toddler chair, although the maximum weight (33 pounds) is not much higher than the average 3 year old, so it’s not as versatile as some other options. Still, we felt that this was worth the price and a great value.

Once your baby reaches the age where they start eating pureés and solid foods, a high chair becomes a necessity. Sure, they take up some room in your home and aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing baby item, but high chairs offer a sturdy, safe spacefor your little one to eat their meals (that isn’t your lap). The Stokke Tripp Trapp is an incredibly popular option for a reason: it’s super sturdy and durable, and will last for years—the weight limit is nearly 250 pounds when used as a chair, so adults can sit in it too. This makes it a great investment piece, and it features an attractive minimalist design. It is also fairly compact compared to many other options, and without a tray, it can easily slide underneath or against a table. We did find assembly to be a bit difficult: the instructions weren’t super clear, and it took almost an hour to get it all put together. Once it’s together, though, it’s pretty easy to use and lightweight enough to move around with ease. While some families may feel that a high chair is not necessary, they are a safe way for your baby to eat. “Some families may opt to skip a high chair and have their baby sit on an adult’s lap during mealtime, or have the baby sit upright on the floor for meals,” Patularu says. “While these practices are uncommon, they can be done safely. However, I would say the vast majority of families will choose to use a high chair for feeding their child into toddlerhood. High chairs offer a safe, contained space for your baby to have meals.” Why We Like It: This is easy to assemble, use, and clean, with a sturdy feel and minimalist chic look to it.MOA is an 8-in-1, multi-use highchair. Adapting over time from a highchair, to a low stool, booster seat, toddler stool, then a handy desk and seat. Why We Like It: Sturdy and durable, this one can be used for infants and toddlers, and can even be used for two children at once, making it very versatile. Functionality and Design: Some high chairs are designed to adapt over time, making them comfortable for 6-month-old babies and older toddlers alike. If aesthetics matter to you, look for something that goes with the design of your home. You should also note whether or not the high chair has a footrest, and whether it is adjustable. Why We Like It: This chair has a sleek design, is incredibly easy to clean, and grows with your child even past their toddler years.