(I) Safety

Safety is the most important parameter that any baby high chair must have. It mainly includes five aspects: structure, safety belt, wheels, anti-slip and material safety.

(1) Structure

The structure of a high chair determines its stability. Most high chairs now have a triangular, four-legged or Z-shaped bottom structure. If the chair legs are made of steel, it is best to choose a steel pipe structure with one-piece stool legs, which is much more stable than spliced ​​steel pipes. The stability of these three structures is acceptable, and the other structures are not recommended.

Generally speaking, the triangular type is mostly made of leather seats + steel legs, and the design is easier to fold and store.

Four-legged types are generally made of plastic seats + steel legs, and the design is relatively more space-consuming.

Generally speaking, the Z-shaped type is mostly made of wood.

(2) Seat safety belt

A children's dining chair that meets national standards must be equipped with safety accessories such as seat belts. The more common seat belt styles on the market are three-point seat belts and five-point seat belts. Compared with three-point seat belts, five-point seat belts are safer.

(3) Wheels

The wheels on a high chair are only for easy mobility. When purchasing, you should first confirm whether the wheels can be locked and are non-slip.

(4) Non-slip

The feet of the high chair should be designed with non-slip pads to provide better stability. In addition, to prevent the baby from slipping, it is best to have non-slip columns between the dining tray and the seat, and they should be removable from the seat. This way, you can remove them when the baby is older to avoid getting stuck in the crotch.

(5) Material safety

If it is made of wood, check whether there are burrs on the surface, and pay attention to whether the paint and coating are flat and standardized. If it is a plastic high chair, check whether there are sharp edges and corners. If there is any odor, it is best to confirm whether the material used to make it contains harmful substances such as bisphenol A.

(II) Comfort

In addition to safety, the most important parameter of a baby high chair should be comfort. If the child is uncomfortable sitting, he or she will not want to stay in it. Therefore, comfort is particularly important in the selection of baby high chairs. The main factors affecting comfort include seat material, seat space, and footrest.

(1) Seat material

There are four main seat materials: leather, imitation leather (PU), plastic, and wood. Leather and PU have better rebound and higher comfort; plastic and wood are harder and less comfortable. If you choose plastic and wooden dining chairs, it is best to match them with cushions and chair backs so that the child can sit more comfortably. leather seats are more troublesome to maintain and cannot be washed with water, but can only be wiped. Overall, PU material is a better choice.

(2) Seat space

The larger the better. When a baby sits in a high chair, he needs to move around to get food, so a larger space will be more comfortable.

(3) Footrest

Some high chairs do not have a footrest design. The baby's calves are suspended in the air, and the part where the thighs touch the seat surface will bear more pressure, causing discomfort. In terms of psychological security, it is also better to have a footrest.

 

(III) Functionality

(1) Whether it is adjustable

One is height adjustment. As the baby grows, tables of different heights should be matched with high chairs of different heights. High chairs with adjustable height will be more convenient to use.

The second is backrest adjustment. This function can be used when the baby is young, so that the baby can be fed in a semi-reclining position, or the baby can lie down and rest for a while when he is tired of eating.

 

(2) Whether it is foldable

Foldable high chairs are more convenient to store, and for smaller apartments, this is something that needs to be considered.

(3) Whether it is detachable

Whether it is detachable means that the dining chair can be turned into a table and a stool. In the future, it can be used as a table and chair for children.

(4) Other functions

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends choosing a high chair with a detachable dining tray for easy cleaning (it is best to choose an easy-to-clean material), and the tray should have high edges around it to prevent food from falling or sliding off the tray.

 

Finally, I hope that these key points for choosing a baby high chair can successfully help families choose a safe, comfortable and satisfactory baby high chair.