High Chairs & Boosters

A high chair should do more than just look good in your kitchen or dining room—it needs to be a safe place for your baby at mealtime. A high chair needs to position your baby in a safe, proper position for eating. Our best high chair shopping guide focuses on seats with straight backs, footrests and sturdy bases.

When shopping for a high-chair look for options that are easy to use and durable: You’re going to be feeding your child three times a day for the next few decades; you need a seat that’s easy to use and easy to clean. Durability. High chairs take a lot of wear and tear. The seats on our easy to clean high chair list will hold up to years of mealtimes, and some even convert to adult chairs.

There are lots of great options for compact high chairs that are just right for even the smallest of spaces. There are a few different types of seats you should consider when you’re shopping for a high chair but are short on space: booster seats, hook-on chairs and compact high-chairs. Read our best high chairs for small spaces shopping guide to find out what works best for your home.

Parents should look for three signs of high chair readiness. Age: baby is at least four months old. Head and neck control: baby can keep their head and neck stable and upright without support. Sitting ability: baby can sit with minimal support.

Some infant seats have features that make them suitable for feeding, such as a reclining position or the ability to attach a feeding tray. However, it’s important to ensure proper support and supervision while feeding your baby in an infant seat. Interested in other options for feeding your baby on-the-go? Check out our portable high chair shopping guide.