We selected 32 popular baby high chairs and ranked them after an in-depth comparison based on 3 criteria: safety, stability and ease of feeding. The article also covers differences in folding and height-adjustment features and provides guidance on choosing models that can be used for an extended period.
Many people consider buying a baby high chair when their child begins eating solid food. Mybest tested 32 products, including the latest models, based on 3 criteria: safety, stability and ease of feeding, and presents the results in a ranking. This article focuses on the features of each model and how it can be used for an extended period as the child grows.
Key features include the presence or absence of a crotch guard and escape-prevention belt, the level of stability, the precision of seat and footrest height adjustments, and whether the table is included and how easily it can be removed. Models marketed as suitable for long-term use are particularly noted for allowing their components to be rearranged for use from the newborn stage through infancy, the toddler years and elementary school.
Representative models in the ranking include Colulu's SWRIS, which comes with a table and is designed to help children concentrate on eating despite having relatively low seat stability; ヤトミ's NOVUS, noted for its stability and convenient table; and Stokke's Tripp Trapp, which can be used for an extended period as the child grows by combining multiple components. Specifications also differ by model, including the applicable age range, dimensions in use, weight, materials and belt type.
The article also introduces the growing range of options suited to living conditions in Japan, including folding designs, space-saving models and a wide variety of colors. It also notes that deciding in advance where the chair will be used and the intended age range makes it easier to compare the ranked products.