The form-fitting shape of the PivotFit™ Shoulder Harness offers optimal support and a comfortable fit, to suit individual needs. Footrest tests We apply a weight to the footrest, to replicate a toddler climbing on it, or using it to stand up when in the high chair. We've seen some fail at 10kg, which is around the weight of a one-year-old. Harnesses A key safety feature, but there are a wide range. A fiddly one will mean you're less likely to bother using it, whereas a good five-point harness will be easy to use and keep your baby safe and secure.

Breezi upholstery is available in Almond Ultra Faux leather. Other upholstery choices are available at an extra charge. Keep scrolling to see which baby high chairs we recommend – we've tested big-name brands including Ikea, Joie and Stokke. You'll also find information on shopping for second-hand models, high chair safety and how much you should expect to spend. Best Buy high chairs for 2023 Travel or portable high chairs are a great choice for holidays or day trips out with your baby. They're ideal if you're off to a restaurant and can't be sure there are high chairs available, or if you're likely to be visiting child-free relatives or friends. Pros: Adjustable height, most are foldable, some have additional functions such as a newborn recliner. The Breezi Range enables high level of adjustability which means it is possible to interchange the different chair widths between the different leg heights.Cleaning With cloths and brushes at the ready, our experts wipe and scrub Bolognese sauce and banana purée from the covers, trays and harnesses to see which ones are easy to clean. We pay particular attention to those hard to reach places where food can get trapped, such as seams and tray inserts. It's probably not the first thing on your mind when choosing a high chair, but once you get it home you've got to get it up. Sometimes it's easier said than done.

High chairs that receive a poor score of 45% or lower are Don't Buys and should be avoided - these are likely to have safety issues, be extremely difficult to set up or adjust, or be difficult to clean. Great Value high chairs When shopping for a high chair, you want a model that's safe, easy to assemble and comfortable for your child. In our expert guide, we explain which key features to look out for, and reveal some of our top-scoring high chairs. This means we can give you a verdict you can trust on the best high chairs, to help you shop with confidence. A highchair makes it easier for small children to sit at the same table as adults, which helps them develop social and eating skills.Instructions We rate the quality of the instructions and how long it actually takes to put the high chair up and screw everything together – things you can't really tell just by looking at a high chair in the shops. Tray pads – If cushioning is require for either the top or bottom side of the tray we can provide tray pads. To uncover the best high chairs for your budget, we pay attention to the features that matter the most. There are two lengths of mounting arms: Standard and Long. In normal configuration the long arms are only used on the Max height chairs. However it is possible to use the different length arms across all chair configurations. For instance a child sitting particularly high on a Max chair might require the standard length arms and a child sitting low on a Breezi height chair might find the standard arms make the try too high, so would be better off with the long arms.