Mothercare Highchair (Owls)

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Mealtimes with your child often consist of accidental spills, messy tabletops, and troublesome cleaning. On top of that, if there are any absorbent materials on your baby chair, you can get nasty food stains that are tough to clean or even worse, permanent. The relevant safety directive to look out for is EU directive EN 14988:2017, which specifically sets out standards for children’s highchairs.

Then, depending on the size and independence of your child, you may want to switch to a booster seat on an adult chair. Many multifunctional and transitional highchairs adjust in height, so you can bring the chair right up to the table. How much does a highchair cost?And when it comes to keeping things clean, you’ll have no issues with these chairs. Mothercare provides inserts for the trays. These inserts are skid-proof, so no matter how playful your li’l darling is, there will be minimal spillage. Besides, the inserts also double as placement mats, making the set-up look quite neat. Babies often learn what and how to eat by watching their parents and siblings eat too”, she says. “It’s more likely that they will happily accept foods that they see you gobbling up yourself.” Type: Freestanding, fold-away highchair | Materials: Not stated | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love Although some of the chairs we tested had extra accessories making them suitable for smaller babies, children should only use a highchair to eat once they’re able to sit unaided. When it’s time to start weaning, a baby highchair or booster your little one loves can help make the change in routine fun. Bright colours and playful patterns can spark baby’s imagination, while classic wooden highchairs blend in beautifully with modern kitchens and dining rooms.

Time for your baby to join the big leagues! Weaning doesn’t have to be a pain, even though a mess is unavoidable. With a highchair, your baby can explore new tastes and textures in a safe and controlled space. And it might help give you some peace during mealtimes too. A highchair can help with the weaning The chair is suitable from newborn with a clip on baby bouncer, which allows them to be at the table when you're eating. Then when your child is weaning, you can use it as a high chair with a comfortable baby seat insert and removable tray, before turning into a chair when your toddler is more independent. All the accessories need to be bought separately so the costs do run high, but we love the Scandi design which comes in three neutral colourways for blending nicely into your home. And as it can be used up to the age of ten, it'll be a worthy investment if you can afford the hefty price tag. It seems like only yesterday you were shopping around for the best breast pump or baby bottles for feeding your little one, now they're ready to graduate to sitting at the table and eating solid foods. But there's more to weaning than just making sure there's an Ella's pouch in your changing bag at all times, and thankfully Mumsnetters are on hand to help you navigate this messy time. Most travel highchairs either attach to an adult dining chair as a chair-mounted booster or clip onto the table edge (sometimes called a hook-on or clip-on highchair) like a vice. In both cases, you need suitable furniture to make it work – though, anecdotally, the chair-attaching kind fit more universally than the table-attaching kind. For more space saving options, consider a booster seat. Booster seats fasten easily onto adult dining chairs to give baby a boost, creating a baby friendly seat for mealtimes. These baby feeding chairs can often be used from 4 months all the way up to 22kg, depending on the brand. They’re great for holidays, visits to gran and smaller spaces. Some can even be set up on the floor for independent little ones who still need a little support while they sit.We have a Stokke steps and LOVE it! It looks stylish, It’s easy to clean and has a foot rest. Highly recommend!” Loved by Mumsnetter AfternoonTea12 Our verdict

Apart from the highchair, there are plenty of other accessories that help make mealtime easier. Like some colourful baby plates and bowls, to make trying new foods extra fun. And, since a mess is unavoidable, you need a removable tray that you can easily pop off and wash. We have the Mountain Buggy one for use away from home - it’s brilliant. A little big for our 8 month old still but it works fine." Recommended by Mumsnetter BerthaYoung Our verdict For older babies and toddlers, a familiar chair often signals ‘mealtimes’ to them, allowing them to eat free from distraction and out of harm’s way. How long will I need a highchair for?While it may just seem like just a place to pop your child while they eat, there's more to what makes the best highchair than just how it looks. Parents want one that is easy to clean after messy mealtimes - because food will get into every little nook and cranny! - as well as straps that are safe and a good size tray. But there are a host of other extra features that you can look out for too. When babies approach four to six months, it’s usually time to introduce regular food. It usually starts with small bites of mashed vegetables, fruits or purees. But eventually, they will be eating full meals. That process won’t always be a smooth one, but it can be eased by having helpful equipment. Can be reclined, used with a small tray for a just-weaned child, a larger tray for a child feeding themselves, or without the tray for a toddler sitting at the table Type: Freestanding chair which converts from baby seat to a highchair | Materials: Faux-leather; fabric; BPA-free plastic | Suitable from: Birth | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: Yes What we love Type: Aluminium high chair which clips onto tables| Materials: Aluminium; rubber; fabric | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love

Highchairs have come a long way in the last couple of decades as companies have begun to apply intelligent design to baby equipment. There are several broad types on the market, so consider which functions are important to you before making your choice. 1. Budget highchairs Inspired by Scandinavian design, this Juice Highchair from Mamas & Papas comes in pastel green, cream or dark grey. The sturdy seat is wipe clean as well as comfortable, thanks to a cushioned inner. But with our baby chairs in Singapore, they come waterproof and resistant to spillage. No more worries about pouring cash into the next high chair because you’ll only need one. There are even removable and washable tray and padding options available in our online store, just in case any mealtime gets a little out of hand. In short, our baby chairs save you money and time from cleaning up silly messes. The Perfect High Chair For Your Baby and Home At the inexpensive end of the spectrum are the budget chairs. These tend to be standalone highchairs (intended to be used by themselves using a plastic tray, instead of being pulled up to a table), short on adjustability features and elaborate design – favouring instead a functional simplicity that often, incidentally, means they’re much easier to clean.Type: Plastic booster seat with tray that attaches to adult chair with straps | Materials: BPA-free plastics; canvas straps | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love