pounds, the IKEA Antilop chair is lighter, smaller, and easier to move around than most high chairs. This European-cultivated beachwood high chair converts for continued use through the toddler years, and even into adulthood. Although it’s approved for use with babies six months and up, we found it works best once your little one is a bit bigger and more stable. As you’re choosing the right high chair for a baby, think about whether or not you want it to be able to grow with your little one. If you want a high chair that blends in with adult furniture and can serve your kid well from 6 months through the end of childhood and beyond, we recommend the Stokke Tripp Trapp.

As your child grows older, the legs can be shortened and the tray can be removed, transforming the high chair into a toddler seat.Deirdre Mundorf, the author of this piece, has written extensively about a range of topics in the home and family niche. My daughter has used hers since day one and is still using it at 5 months old – she loves it and so do I! The deep-dish design helps keep your little one from pushing food off the tray, and the spill-resistant seat pad and harness are machine washable.

Just like rotating car seats, high chairs with a rotating seat are quickly becoming a feature that brands are beginning to explore. Some high chairs may only be tested to support up to 30 pounds, while others are designed to accommodate larger children or even adults weighing 200 pounds or more. Works for a range of ages: The Tripp Trapp was extremely comfortable for Erica’s 7-month-old, and it was even better for her preschooler, who could climb into it herself. As I was looking over the list of Mom’s First Year Favorites, memories of my first years were flooding my mind. While some toddlers may be ready to transition to a chair with a booster at the table when they are around 18 months old, others might not be ready until they are closer to 3 years old.Stokke also has a newborn seat attachment, which can be used from birth up to a maximum weight of 19. Expensive add-ons: Erica tested the Tripp Trapp with the add-on Baby Set, which consists of a plastic seat and back that attach to the chair’s wooden slats.