For those in the Stokke Tripp Trapp, Catchy is designed to sit directly on top of the footrest and can be adjusted together as your child grows.

With 4 seat height positions and 8 footrest positions this highchair adapts to meet your little ones needs as they grow. Besides those two elements, everything else depends on what works best for your family in terms of space, budget, maintenance, and aesthetics.It also looks a lot more high-end than it is, if you compare it to the Lalo, which has a similar shape.

It comes with an adjustable tray that has a detachable double tray that you can throw in the dishwasher and is generally easy to wipe down. There's no reason for us to respond to pressure from retailers or brands trying to promote new products. The highchair can be reclined so you can use it as a newborn seat, then when they start to try foods, it can be used with a small tray or a larger tray for a child feeding themselves.

It’s helpful when travel chairs collapse to a portable size and many come with their own carry cases or shoulder straps to help with this. The seat height, footrest height and seat depth are all fully and independently adjustable and Cybex say the seat can be used up to the age of 99, so it will last through childhood and beyond. Solidly constructed from high-quality wood and available in a dizzying array of colours, the Tripp Trapp is a firm favourite on our forums – especially second-hand. To find out which highchairs are the best, our parent tester put some of the UK's top-rated models their paces. Most high chairs on the market stand on four legs that are placed fairly far apart to ensure stability, so if you have limited space, you should take a look at the model’s footprint to make sure it fits in your home.

We weren’t into BLW before Catchy because we didn’t want to deal with cleaning a messy floor for each meal. Parents want one that is easy to clean after messy mealtimes - because food will get into every little nook and cranny! It’s a good idea to read up on their specs before choosing one to make sure you’ll be able to use it safely. It was also the one that Jennifer Saxton, founder of parenting support network Tot Squad, used the most with her kids.The fabric cushioning will need washing a lot, but Mumsnetters say it dries really quickly so it's worth it for the added comfort. It has eight height positions and three seat angles allowing the highchair to be used from birth to six months with the bouncer and up to three years with the padded seat. Similar to the Chicco Pocket Snack, the Mountain Buggy Pod is a great option for taking out and about with you.

Yes, it’s no-frills — it’s not adjustable, doesn’t have a footrest, and it’s really difficult to remove the tray — but if you’re looking for something basic and affordable, this is it. Indeed, they can still tick all the essential boxes without the added extras and loads of Mumsnet users will tell you that you don't need to spend much on a highchair to make it worth your while. parents who’ve had plenty of experience dealing with fussy eaters and food-throwers (including yours truly) about their favorites.Registered dietitian and founder of popular feeding resource Kids Eat in Color Jennifer Anderson recommends caregivers start solids when their child is able to sit up on their own or with assistance in a high chair (among other readiness signs like reaching for a food) “because that’s going to help them have proper positioning to help them manage the food and swallow it safely. These are the big guns of the group – the chairs intended to last as standalone models in babyhood and then convert to table-side models that can be used in toddlerhood, childhood and even beyond. 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. Exploring food with all their senses - from sight and smell to touch and taste - is crucial for developing a positive association with new flavours and textures. It’s easy to adjust the height of the seat and the footrest, allowing your child to sit comfortably, no matter their size or feeding stage.