Solid Starts Guide to High Chairs for Babies

The right high chair for your baby can help them feel comfortable, engaged, and able to stay at the table with you for longer. More importantly, studies show that proper positioning reduces the risk of choking.^{[1] [2]} Read on to learn what our pediatric pros look for in a high chair and see our recommendations and reviews of many of the popular high chairs on the market.

How to Choose a High Chair

When considering a high chair, our licensed professionals look for the following: 

• Completely upright seat 

• Adjustable, large footrest 

• Ideal positioning for trunk, pelvis, and lower body 

• Minimal potential for falls

• Minimal potential for caregiver tripping 

• Removable tray so chair can be pulled up to table 

• Ability to transition with the child’s growth and eating ability

• Length of use, maximum weight, maximum age, and durability

Recommended High Chairs for Babies 

Below are a selection of high chairs that meet our standards in 2026. Quality high chairs are durable and hold their value, so a gently used one can be just as good as new. See our list of online retailers that sell used or “gently loved” high chairs or ask your local consignment shop. No matter which high chair is available, you can always modify a high chair to better support your baby. 

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Our Favorite High Chairs

The following chairs best met our criteria and are favorites amongst our staff and the families we serve. They are safe for all methods of starting solids. They have ideal positioning with minimal tipping and tripping hazards. They feature a five-point safety harness so a child cannot climb out of the chair. They can be used well into childhood, which means you won’t need to buy a second chair as baby grows. 

Remember: A child’s feet may not touch the ground from an adult chair until 8 or 9 years of age. If you want a child to sit still for meals, you’ll want a chair that can grow with the child or have some form of foot support until their feet touch the floor.

Lalo High Chair

This chair offers good positioning and the removable tray and machine-washable cushion are easy to clean. The chair turns into a toddler chair and a booster seat. Because the footplate is not adjustable, the chair may not suit smaller babies as well. Buy Lalo.

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Mockingbird High Chair

This chair supports baby from infancy through early childhood. It has excellent positioning for safety and an easy-to-adjust footrest. It also has a smaller footprint than many high chairs on the market. Lastly, the chair (and straps!) are exceptionally easy to clean. Buy Mockingbird.

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Stokke Steps High Chair

The Stokke Steps chair is easy to set up, easy to adjust, and easy to clean. The biggest plus: it can be used for years to come. Offers excellent positioning for babies, toddlers, and beyond. Downside: the cost. Buy Stokke Steps.

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Nomi High Chair

While it offers excellent positioning for babies, toddlers, and older children, and it is one of the easiest to clean chairs, the Nomi seat may feel very big and less supportive for smaller babies, and larger children may find the seat base to be too small. The chair also needs regular tightening of screws at the base to be stable. Buy Nomi.

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Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

The chair that revolutionized high chairs. Offers excellent positioning for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. Can purchase a padded infant seat to accompany the chair. Downsides: product assembly is time consuming, and the straps and grooves in the wood are hard to clean. Buy Stokke Tripp Trapp.

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Runners-Up

Abiie Beyond High Chair

This chair is a decent, slightly more affordable alternative to the Stokke Tripp Trapp and offers good positioning with its upright seat and adjustable footrest. Downsides: it lacks an infant bucket seat, which limits use of the chair at the table without the tray until a child is quite steady on their own. Buy Abiie Beyond.

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Bugaboo Giraffe High Chair

Countless families and professionals love the Bugaboo because it is easy to set up, adjust, and clean, and it offers excellent positioning for babies, toddlers, and beyond. Downsides: Footprint is wider than other chairs on the market. Note: Some Bugaboo Giraffe chairs are eligible for a free repair kit from the manufacturer due to an issue with screws loosening over time. Buy Bugaboo Giraffe.

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Ergo Baby Evolve High Chair

This well-designed chair is a great option for those who want to fold up the chair when it is not in use. Offers good positioning, with an adjustable footplate; it is easy to clean; and it easily converts into a toddler chair. Downsides: it lacks an infant bucket seat, which limits the use of the chair at the table without the tray until a child is quite steady on their own. The footprint is also a bit big and wide, which may lead to caregiver tripping. Buy Ergo Baby Evolve.

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Hauck Arketa+ Set

A newer chair to the market, the Arketa offers great positioning for babies, toddlers, and children. It comes with a padded cushion for added comfort. Downsides: Assembly can be challenging, and the fabric cushion soaks up spills while the harness straps and wood grooves can be hard to wipe clean. Buy Hauck Arketa.

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IKEA Antilop High Chair

At $25, the Antilop is one of the most affordable high chairs on this list, and its plastic material wipes completely clean in seconds. A third-party footrest can be added to address the biggest positioning gap. Downsides: the bucket seat still makes it hard to maintain proper positioning as babies grow, the harness is 3-point only, and the footrest workaround requires an extra purchase and some DIY. It’s only safety rated up to 33lbs or 3 years old. Buy IKEA Antilop.

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Mamazing GrowPod Pro High Chair

This wooden chair folds flat for storage and grows with a child from infancy through adulthood. It has an adjustable footplate, an easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe silicone tray insert, and wipeable seatpad and straps. A notable feature is its infant and baby settings, which gradually reduce the amount of support provided, a thoughtful detail for families navigating the high chair-to-toddler chair transition. Downsides: even at the tightest setting, the 5-point harness runs large. Buy Mamazing GrowPod Pro.

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UPPAbaby Ciro High Chair

This chair is easy to clean (even the straps can be removed and washed) and it has a sleek design with good positioning to keep baby safe at mealtime. Downsides: it has a large, wide footprint, it lacks an infant bucket seat, and it does not convert into a toddler chair. Buy UPPAbaby Ciro.

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Best Budget-Friendly Chairs for Babies

The following chairs are more affordable but do not meet our criteria for our top recommendations. Note: If you buy any of the chairs below, you will need another chair when baby grows out of it. Check out online and local consignment retailers for used and pre-loved chairs.

1. IKEA Antilop with added footrest

2. Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster 

3. Safety 1st Sit, Snack & Go Booster

Best Booster Seats for Babies

1. Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster 

2. OXO Tot Nest Booster

3. Summer Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster

Best Clip-On High Chairs + Seats for Kitchen Islands and Counters

1. Lalo Hook on High Chair

2. Inglesina Fast Table Chair (with Wunderland High Chair Cover for ease of cleaning)

3. Mountain Buggy Pod

Best Travel High Chairs for Babies

1. Hiccapop Omni Booster Seat

2. Bright Starts Pop ‘N Sit Portable Booster Seat

3. Baby Delight Go With Me Venture Deluxe

High Chair Positioning

Proper positioning at mealtime is important for swallowing safety and impacts baby’s ability to use their arms and hands and chew.

Proper positioning includes the following:

• Back should be completely straight, shoulders in line with hips

• Bent knees with the ability to bear weight forward into the feet

• Ability to reach with the arms/hands to easily reach food on the tray

• Weight forward, pressing through the feet 

When baby sits upright with shoulders directly above the hips or leans slightly forward with weight bearing through the feet, gravity supports the tongue to move flexibly and better control the food in the mouth. In this position, food is more likely to move forward and out of the mouth if needed. ^[3]

When baby is improperly positioned, including when a baby is reclined—even slightly reclined—their weight shifts backward, and gravity pulls in that direction. In other words, when baby is in a reclined position, food placed in the mouth is more likely to move backward toward the throat as gravity pulls in that direction. The tongue is also impacted by this gravitational pull, causing it to fall slightly back in the mouth and inhibit the tongue’s ability to control and manage the food.

Correct high chair positioning

The shoulders are in line with the hips or slightly forward, indicating baby's weight is centered over the hips or slightly forward.

Incorrect high chair positioning: reclined

The shoulders are behind the hips, baby’s weight is behind them, and baby is reclined.

Incorrect high chair positioning: not developmentally ready

Baby is not developmentally strong enough to start solids if they frequently lose balance as they lean forward or if they are unable to lean forward and return to sitting without assistance. Baby is not developmentally ready.

Modifying High Chair to Better Support Baby

If baby can’t reach for the food...

If baby can’t pick up food on the table or tray, check to make sure their butt is high enough in the chair. Many babies gain upright stability with both forearms on the tray, and with the tray aligned at belly height rather than nipple height. If the table or tray is in line with, or only slightly below baby’s armpits, they need a boost. 

Try placing a book underneath the butt to lift them in the high chair. The tray or table should align with the belly for the most biomechanical advantage for reaching and grasping. If baby struggles to hold themselves in the center with this boost, consider waiting a week or so before starting solids. You can also try a rolled-up towel or blanket to provide lateral support next to baby’s hips, which can help keep baby sitting in the center of the chair. Just keep in mind that if a lot of support is necessary, it may be best to wait until baby is stronger and showing more signs of readiness to start solids.

If baby is leaning in the chair...

It’s not uncommon for young babies to lean a bit when using their arms. Keeping the trunk engaged at the same time as reaching is hard work for a baby just figuring out how to sit independently. If the seat is very large or deep, even strong babies may lose their balance a bit. 

Try using a rolled-up towel or blanket to provide some lateral support next to baby’s hips, which can help keep baby sitting in the center of the chair. If the chair is a good fit for baby and they still can’t sit upright, baby may need more time to develop strength before starting solids. In general, if a lot of support is necessary, it’s best to wait for signs of readiness.

If baby’s feet don’t touch the footrest...

For baby to reach the footrest, they need to sit upright with their weight shifted forward, the lower legs hanging, and knees bent at about 90 degrees. Before modifying the footrest, first assess baby’s upright sitting (see above). Babies often need to be scooted forward in the chair so their legs can hang. 

Placing a folded or rolled-up blanket or towel behind baby’s back can make a big difference. After making any modifications to encourage correct positioning, adjust the footplate height to meet baby’s feet. Err on the side of too high over too low (knees bent more rather than less). Taping a small cardboard box, book, or yoga block to the footrest is a great way to raise the height. The goal is for baby to bear weight onto the footrest, so be sure any addition to the footrest is secure. 

High Chair Safety Harnesses

An estimated 5,100+ infants are evaluated every year in emergency departments in the United States after falling from a high chair. ^[4] High chair systems with straps or harness systems ensure a child is safe and secure. Always use high chairs as the manufacturer recommends, including properly securing safety straps or harnesses to keep a child safe and secure in their chair.

High chair harness systems are often designed as three- or five-point systems, with a waist strap and pommel or crotch strap, as well as additional straps over the shoulders.

For young babies, high chair harness straps are critical to ensuring the child is safe. At this age, high chair harness straps also assist in postural control, help the child remain totally upright, and prevent falls when baby is tired, overly wiggly, or playful. For the youngest babies, a five-point harness is ideal. Like a car seat harness, the shoulder straps keep baby from leaning forward and out of the seat. Young babies need to be stable, still, and secure when first learning to chew and practice swallowing food, and a five-point harness allows for the least amount of movement while the child is strapped in the chair. 

For older babies and toddlers, harness straps aren’t necessary for postural control and instead help corral an active older baby and young toddler. As toddlers learn to stand and climb, the strapping system helps keep the toddler in the chair; this is also the time to consider transitioning to a more developmentally appropriate seating system. (See our guide Toddler High Chair Transitions.) This transition happens at different times for each child, depending on their temperament; some start trying to tip the chair and climb out around 12 months, while others do so around 18 to 24 months. If a child is actively trying to get out of the straps, rock out of the chair, or climb out while strapped in, teaching the child to sit safely without the harness is ideal. 

High Chair Alternatives

A high chair or booster seat is not necessary to create a safe eating environment, and it does not always fit within one's food culture. For others, a high chair or booster seat can be a luxury that is out of reach financially. If purchasing a high chair or booster is not an option, here are some ways to ensure baby is as safe as possible when starting solids:

Seated on a lap

The easiest and free alternative to a high chair is having baby sit on an adult’s lap.

• Position baby’s back against your body

• Always keep one arm around their waist

• Scoot your chair as close to the table as possible with baby facing the table

Make sure baby is sitting high enough so that both of baby's forearms rest comfortably on the table in front of them. If the table is in line with their armpits, baby is too low. Try sitting on a pillow to boost yourself (and subsequently, baby) in the chair. Avoid placing a pillow in your lap for baby to sit atop. Optionally, you can allow baby to straddle one thigh and let baby’s feet firmly plant on the chair.

Seated on the floor with support

Positioning baby on the floor with support is another option:

• Position baby’s back against your body

• Support hips with both hands

• Place baby’s legs in a “ring sit” shaped like a circle, bottom of feet facing each other

• Use a shoe box to elevate the food or plate to belly button level or slightly above

How to make an old high chair safe

Old or vintage high chairs may be okay, depending on the type, or may need some modifications to get baby in proper positioning. Here are some common adjustments often needed for old or vintage high chairs.

• Seat size: Many vintage chairs have a very large seat, without any strapping system or harness. A small baby or one slightly unsteady in sitting will need additional support to sit upright and stay upright.

• An older baby or toddler, like Maeve (13 months) above, can likely sit without much additional support. However, if baby cannot sit strongly, consider using towel or blanket rolls next to baby on each side to keep them sitting safely.

• Additionally, old high chairs might require adjustments to the height of the footplate. Use footplate adjustments discussed above.

High Chair Reviews

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Abiie Beyond

** The Abiie Beyond does not contain a bucket seat for support, which means they may need to be used with the tray until they can sit in an open, adult-style chair.

This wooden chair was designed to be a less expensive version of the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair and while it offers good positioning, it has a major flaw: it lacks an infant bucket seat. This means that for young babies who are still developing control over their core and stability, the chair must be used with the tray for optimal support and safety. For small and/or wiggly babies, this chair may not be supportive enough. That said, the chair is easy to use, sturdy, and grows with the child. It is relatively easy to clean (though many families report warping of the wood and tray with cleaning). The seat belt straps may require early replacement due to breaking, but unlike the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair, are easy to clean and adjust. The chair has a relatively small footprint making it less likely for a caregiver to trip over it and a good option for small spaces. Buy Abiie Beyond.

Pros

• Good positioning with an upright seat and adjustable footplate

• Grows with the child and will be an excellent toddler chair

• Sturdy but small footprint

Cons

• Lacks an infant bucket seat and may not be supportive enough for small babies

• Cannot be pulled up to the table without the tray until the child is strong enough to sit with less support 

• Tray is small and may not fit many suction plates 

Bugaboo Giraffe

A fantastic but expensive chair, the Bugaboo Giraffe is designed to support baby’s journey from infancy through childhood and beyond. The chair has excellent positioning for eating safety, an easy-to-adjust footrest, and contours that make the seat comfortable at all ages, which is key to keeping wiggly kids at the table. Lastly, the chair is easy to clean compared to others on the market and is made from sustainable products, although the straps can be a bit tricky to clean.

This chair is relatively lightweight, weighing around 14 lbs, and is completely upright for appropriate trunk, pelvic, and lower body alignment. It comes with a five-point harness system that accompanies the infant seat. The chair also positions baby forward with only the upper thigh on the seat, allowing the knees to bend appropriately, the lower legs to hang down, and the feet to bear weight on the footrest. The footplate positioning options may be slightly too low or too high at times as the child grows, though it typically offers adequate support through the in-between phases. When using this chair, we recommend erring on the side of the knees bending too much rather than the feet just barely touching. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. The footprint is on the wider side. This chair looks more like a standard chair, and without the infant seat, it can hold up to 220 lbs. Buy Bugaboo Giraffe.

Note: Some Bugaboo Giraffe chairs are eligible for a free repair kit from the manufacturer due to an issue with screws loosening over time. If you have this high chair, check your serial number on Bugaboo's website here to see if your chair is eligible for a repair kit. 

Pros

• Excellent positioning

• Easy to set up, adjust, and clean

• Transitions into a fantastic toddler and older child chair with proper back and foot support

Cons

• Cost

• You may trip over the legs  

• Footplate adjustment options are sometimes too high or too low

Dream on Me Nibble 2-in-1

*The footrest has four positions but is smaller than most and often not high enough for young infants to reach without modification (a pasta box works well to raise the height until baby can reach independently).

**Once converted to a toddler stool, the chair holds up to 55 lbs, but the stool configuration offers less support than other transitional chairs.

This chair has wooden legs and a stable plastic seatback with removable colorful seat covers. It weighs about 13 lbs and includes a five-point safety harness. It features a smaller, four-position adjustable footrest, which works well for an older or taller infant and toddler but is often not high enough for many young infants. With a blanket roll for additional support along baby’s back, baby may be able to sit forward enough in the chair to allow the knees to bend adequately. The footplate is the right size for a pasta box to sit on top and raise the height of the footplate until baby can reach it independently. The seat is completely upright and slightly higher profile than the Stokke and Nomi chairs. Once turned into a toddler chair, the seat is very low profile and looks more like a stool, which can hold up to 55 lbs. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. Buy Dream on Me Nibble 2-in-1.

Pros

• Fairly good positioning but requires some modifications for younger or smaller infants

• Easy to wipe down

• Transitions into a toddler stool

Cons

• Footplate is smaller and not fully adjustable

• Shoulder pads are not removable and a little bulky for young babies

• Toddler stool is less supportive than other transitional high chairs

Ergo Baby Evolve

* The Ergo Baby Evolve chair does not contain bucket seats for support, which means they may need to be used with the tray until they can sit in an open, adult-style chair.

*** The Ergo Baby Evolve seat is deep and large, so small babies may need a rolled-up towel or blanket behind them for support.

** The Ergo Baby Evolve footrest has only two positions, so the footrest may not work well for toddlers and preschoolers between settings.

The Ergo Evolve chair is a beautiful but expensive chair. It offers excellent positioning for the hips, legs and body though it lacks a harness in the bucket seat which means that for young babies, the chair must be used with the tray intact at all times for optimal support and safety. It also means the chair cannot be brought right up to the table to eat with adults in the family as the tray will be in the way. That said, the chair is easy to clean (including the straps) and folds up easily and is lightweight to carry. Buy Ergo Baby Evolve.

Pros

• Good positioning with an upright seat and adjustable footplate

• Grows with the child and converts into a toddler chair

• Folds up easily for storage

Cons

• Less sturdy (because it's so lightweight)

• Large, wide footprint which may cause caregiver tripping

• Assembly takes time

Graco Blossom 6-in-1

*3-position adjustable footrest runs low for young babies.

**The footprint is significantly wider than a single-child high chair, and the chair's bulk means it occupies kitchen floor space even when not in use. 

***5-point harness in high chair mode. The harness converts to 3-point for the booster and toddler modes.

This chair offers a unique feature where its components can seat two children simultaneously (one in the high chair, one in the included booster seat). The leatherette seat pad wipes clean and is also machine washable. The chair also allows for recline, and doesn’t sit completely upright. A baby would likely require a towel or blanket roll to be fully upright. Buy Graco Blossom 6-in-1.

Pros

• 6 height settings, 3-position footrest

• 5-point harness in high chair mode

• Leatherette pad is wipeable and machine washable

Cons

• Footrest runs low and is very small. 

• Large footprint, not suited to small kitchens or dining areas

• Does not grow with the child the way wooden chairs do

• Reclines

Hauck Alpha+

*The seat has a slight built-in recline

**8 positions for both the seat and footplate, adjusted together. The footrest reliably reaches most babies' feet through the toddler years.

***The seat height and footplate are adjusted by loosening bolts rather than a quick-release mechanism. The click tray removes easily; the positioning adjustments require a screwdriver and a few minutes.

The Alpha+ is a great option for a more budget friendly wooden high chair. Safe for up to 198 lbs, it grows with a child into childhood. The 5-point harness, adjustable footrest, and removable tray are well done, but the slight seat recline requires a folded blanket or towel especially for younger babies. 

The tray attaches via a click mechanism and is easy to wipe down. The padding is optional (sold separately on some versions) and machine washable. Assembly is straightforward and the chair is somewhat compact, fitting in smaller spaces. Buy Hauck Alpha+.

Pros

• 5-point harness, adjustable footrest, removable tray

• Grows to 198 lbs

• Compact footprint

Cons

• Slight seat recline

• Footrest and seat height adjusted by bolt, not quick-release

Hauck Arketa+

*The Arketa+ is designed to seat upright, and the included baby seat has an extra-high backrest specifically to support younger babies learning to sit. That said, the seat does have a very slight recline. 

**13 positions for both the seat and footplate, among the most adjustment options of any wooden high chair on this list. Seat, footrest, and the baby seat reducer can all be configured independently for a precise fit.

***The click-on tray and cushion are both easy to clean. Adjusting the seat height and footplate still requires loosening and resetting the bolts so it is not a one-handed or tool-free operation.

The Arketa+ Set is a step up from the Alpha+, and the key difference is the included baby seat reducer. The chair comes with a width-adjustable seat reducer with an extra-high backrest to customize the chair to baby's size and sitting posture. The chair includes both a 5-point harness and a front bar (bumper bar), giving two layers of containment for active babies.

With almost a 300lb weight limit and 13 positions available, this is truly a chair that grows from infancy to adulthood. The tilt-proof design with floor gliders is also a practical feature: when a baby or toddler pushes off the table, the chair slides gently backward rather than tipping, which reduces both the risk of a fall and the annoyance of the chair rocking on an uneven floor. Buy Hauck Arketa+.

Pros

• 13 adjustment positions 

• Included width-adjustable baby seat reducer with extra-high backrest 

• 5-point harness plus front bar (bumper bar)

• Tilt-proof design with floor gliders

• Grows to 286 lbs

Cons

• Seat angle slightly reclined

• Seat and footplate adjustment requires tools

IKEA Antilop

*The Antilop's molded plastic seat sits fully upright with no recline, which encourages good posture. It offers no built-in back or side support, though, so a younger baby who is still mastering sitting may need a rolled towel or an aftermarket insert to fit snugly.

**The included restraint is a simple waist-and-crotch safety belt, not a 5-point harness. Many families add an aftermarket 5-point harness for more secure containment of an active baby.

***The smooth, one-piece plastic seat wipes clean in seconds, and the legs pop off for a deeper wash, making it one of the easiest chairs on this list to keep clean. There is nothing to adjust, however—no seat, footplate, or height settings—so precise, growing-with-baby customization simply isn't an option.

The Antilop is pretty much the ultimate in budget high chairs. It’s inexpensive and simple, with a one-piece plastic seat on four detachable metal legs. The chair wipes clean quickly and easily, it's light enough to move from room to room, and it's cheap enough to buy a second one for the grandparents' house. It comes with a basic safety belt, and a snap-on tray is either included or sold separately depending on the version.

There is no footrest, which matters for safe eating support. Luckily, aftermarket footrests that fit the Antilop exist, but this does add a bit of cost back on to this very cheap chair. There's no recline, height, or size customization to dial in a precise fit. The wide-splayed legs make the chair very stable and hard to tip, but they also stick out and can be a tripping hazard in a tight room. With a roughly 3-year, 33 lb limit, this is a chair for the infant-through-toddler years, not one that grows with your child into adulthood. Buy IKEA Antilop.

Pros

• Very affordable

• Fully upright seat that supports good posture

• Extremely easy to clean; legs detach for washing; lightweight and portable

• Wide, stable base that resists tipping

• Basic safety belt included; optional snap-on removable tray

Cons

• No footrest

• No recline, height, or size adjustment

• Basic waist-and-crotch belt rather than a 5-point harness

• Wide-splayed legs can be a tripping hazard in small spaces

• Lower max weight (~33 lbs / 3 years); doesn't grow with the child

• Minimal support for younger babies without an added insert

Keekaroo Height Right

*The back legs extend outward and the footprint (26" x 27") is wider than average.

**The Keekaroo uses a 3-point harness (a waist belt plus a passive crotch restraint bar) not a 5-point harness. There are no shoulder straps. When the tray is in use with a child under 3, the infant insert is required per safety certification; it replaces the passive crotch restraint bar with its own pommel.

This chair is recommended by some feeding therapists, and it offers great positioning, with a footrest that adjusts in 1-inch increments, making it easier than any other chair on this list to achieve and maintain the 90-90-90 position (hips, knees, and ankles at 90 degrees) as a child grows. The chair can hold up to 250 lbs, meaning a child can sit in it well into adulthood. The cushion wipes completely clean.

The infant insert is a molded vinyl cushion with a pommel between the legs (sold separately) and is required for safety when using the tray with a child under 3. The insert was developed using materials from the medical and special needs market, which shows in its appearance: it looks more clinical than other chairs and can feel out of place in a home setting. A baby with good trunk stability can sit in the chair without the insert at the family table (secured by the waist belt and passive crotch restraint), but the insert is necessary when the tray is attached to prevent a child from sliding under the tray. The chair's 3-point harness is also a notable limitation for families who rely on shoulder straps to keep a wiggly or climbing baby contained. The tray is small and requires two hands to remove. Adjusting the seat height and footrest requires loosening screws and takes a few minutes. Buy Keekaroo Height Right.

Pros

• Footrest adjusts in 1-inch increments 

• Adjustable seat height and depth for true 90-90-90 positioning as child grows

• Fully wipeable vinyl cushion 

• Grows with the child to 250 lbs

Cons

• Infant insert (required for tray use under age 3) is sold separately and has a clinical, medical appearance

• 3-point waist belt only with no shoulder straps

• Small tray (7" x 18") requires two hands to remove

• Wide footprint with outward-extending back legs; several parents report tripping

• Seat and footrest adjustment requires loosening screws

Lalo

Lalo the Chair has wooden legs and a plastic seatback with removable colorful seat covers. It’s very lightweight at roughly 10 lbs and includes a fully wipable five-point safety harness. The footrest is not fully height-adjustable, which may work fine for an older or taller infant and toddler, but it’s often not high enough for most infants.

The footrest is small, so a pasta box may be suitable to raise the footplate height for a smaller baby. The seat is upright and slightly higher profile than the Stokke and Nomi chairs, with a machine-washable cushion. There is an infant insert that can be purchased for the seat that makes the chair better fitted for a small baby. Without the insert, baby may need a back support with a towel or blanket roll to sit completely upright in this chair. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. The chair converts to a low child play chair and can hold up to 200 lbs. Buy Lalo.

Pros

• Removable tray and pulls up to the table

• Transitions into a toddler chair and toddler play chair

• Infant insert helps with posture in the chair

• Wipeable harness system

Cons

• Footplate is not fully adjustable and is small

• Wide footprint/legs

Mamazing GrowPod Pro

*The foldable frame has additional hardware at floor level that may catch the feet of caregivers.

**The 5-point harness runs large even at its tightest setting.

This foldable beech wood high chair is designed to grow with the child from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond. A standout feature is its infant and baby settings, which gradually reduce the amount of support provided, a thoughtful design for families navigating the transition from high chair to toddler chair. The footplate is adjustable, and the dual-layer tray includes a dishwasher-safe silicone insert, making cleanup easy. The chair folds flat quickly, making it a practical option for families who store the chair between meals.

The seat is completely upright and positioning is generally good. That said, the chair lacks an infant bucket seat, which means younger/less strong babies benefit from using the tray at all times for support and cannot be pulled directly up to the family table. Additionally, the 5-point harness runs large at the tightest setting. The foldable frame, while convenient, is slightly less rigid than non-folding wooden chairs. Buy Mamazing GrowPod Pro.

Pros

• Folds flat for compact storage

• Infant and baby settings support gradual transition to a toddler chair

• Adjustable footplate

• Easy to clean with dishwasher-safe silicone tray insert

Cons

• No infant bucket seat; younger babies benefit from using the tray for support so it’s more difficult to pull the chair directly up to the family table

• 5-point harness runs large at the tightest setting

• Foldable frame is less rigid than non-folding wooden chairs

Mockingbird

* Without the infant seat, the Mockingbird High Chair has a weight limit of 150 lbs (68 kg).

A fantastic chair at a moderate price, the Mockingbird supports baby’s journey at the table from infancy through early childhood. The chair has excellent positioning for safety at mealtime and an easy-to-adjust footrest. It also has a smaller footprint than many high chairs on the market. Lastly, the chair (and straps!) are exceptionally easy to clean.

Compared to other high chairs, the Mockingbird High Chair is lightweight, weighing around 16 lbs (7 kg) with the infant seat. A 5-point harness system with easy on magnetic buckle keeps baby safe at mealtime, while the seat positions their body with the appropriate trunk, pelvic, and lower body alignment. Baby is positioned with only the upper thigh on the seat, which allows the knees to bend appropriately, with the lower legs hanging down and the feet able to bear weight on the footrest. The footplate has four options to position baby. The positions may be slightly too low or too high at times as the child grows, though the chair typically offers adequate support through the in-between phases. When using this chair, we recommend erring on the side of the knees bending too much rather than the feet just barely touching. The tray is easily removed, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. This chair looks just like a standard chair, and without the infant seat, it can hold up to 150 lbs (68 kg). Buy Mockingbird.

Pros

• Excellent positioning

• Easy to set up, adjust, and clean

• Transitions into a fantastic chair for toddler and young children

Cons

• Cost

• Footplate adjustment options are sometimes too high or too low

Mompush Olli 7-in-1

*The footrest has only two positions, which may not reach many young babies' feet without modification.

**The foldable frame's leg hardware sits low to the ground and may be a tripping hazard for caregivers.

At $79.99, the Mompush Olli is one of the more affordable full-standing high chairs that converts to a toddler seat. It is easy to wipe clean and folds flat for storage. It is lightweight at 11.7 lbs and has a relatively small footprint compared to traditional high chairs.

The seat positioning is good, but the seat is large. Many babies need a blanket rolled around the hips to sit securely, and the harness runs big, even at the tightest setting, for younger infants. There is no infant bucket seat. The footrest has only two positions, and for many young babies, neither position will be high enough without a modification. The chair also has a maximum weight of 33 lbs, which means most children will outgrow it by age 3 and a toddler seating alternative will be needed. Buy Mompush Olli.

Pros

• Affordable

• Easy to clean 

• Lightweight and foldable for storage

• Converts to a toddler chair

Cons

• No infant bucket seat; large seat requires blanket roll support for young or small babies

• Harness runs long at tightest setting for younger infants

• Only two footrest positions; likely too low for many babies without modification

• Max weight of 33 lbs means a new chair is needed around age 3

Nomi

*While most of the chair is easy to clean, the fabric straps can be tricky to get completely clean after meals.

This high chair is made to grow with the child from infancy with an infant insert and into childhood. With a significantly smaller seat and a base that often must be tightened to keep stable, the Nomi is less sturdy than other chairs on the market. The chair itself weighs about 13 lbs and has a fairly large footprint. What it lacks in sturdiness, Nomi makes up for in a fully height-adjustable footplate, which easily slides up and down to meet baby’s feet. 

The chair offers excellent positioning, with a completely upright seat for appropriate trunk, pelvic, and lower body alignment. The five-point harness system is complicated and takes some practice to learn how to clip, and some retailers sell it separately. However, unlike the Stokke chairs, the harness is still usable when the infant bucket attachment is removed, which benefit toddlers slowly transitioning to sit without the safety supports. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. For some smaller babies, the infant bucket seat is still a bit big with room for a baby to lean from side to side, especially with the tray removed. This chair, without the infant insert, can hold up to 330 lbs. Buy Nomi.

Pros

• Excellent positioning

• Easy to clean (with the exception of fabric straps)

• Transitions into a good toddler chair while continuing to use the straps.

• Straps are easy to adjust

Cons

• Cost

• Seat is a bit narrow and young toddlers may fall off when straps are not used

• Screws on foot stand can come loose and the chair is sometimes wobbly

• Harness clips somewhat difficult to close, but offer quick-release

• Families have sometimes reported challenges with customer service

Skip Hop EON 4-In-1

*The seatback is slightly reclined. Most older infants and toddlers will not notice a difference, but young babies will likely need a blanket or towel rolled behind them to sit fully upright.

**The footrest adjusts to two heights only, which is often not high enough for many young infants without modification.

***The chair has a wider-than-average footprint, which improves stability but increases the likelihood of caregiver tripping.

This chair has wooden legs and a plastic seatback with a removable five-point safety harness. This chair weighs about 12 lbs. The footrest is adjustable, but only to two heights, which may work fine for an older or taller infant and toddler, but it’s likely not high enough for many infants. The infant insert is slightly big for smaller babies. The seatback is slightly reclined—for many older infants and toddlers, this is unlikely to affect pelvic alignment, but a young infant will likely need a blanket or towel roll to help baby sit completely upright with the shoulders in line or in front of the hips. The tray is removable. Due to its light weight, if a larger baby or toddler kicks a table or wall while seated, the chair can be a tipping hazard. This chair also converts to a low play chair for children and is rated to hold up to 80 lbs. Buy Skip Hop EON.

Pros

• Easy to wipe down

• Transitions into a booster seat and toddler chair

• Straps can be used without the infant insert

Cons

• Seat is slightly reclined, and most babies will initially need postural support (blanket roll) behind them

• Footplate is smaller and not fully adjustable

• May be too tall when pulled up to a standard-height dining table

Stokke Clikk

*The footrest has two positions but is likely too low for small babies to reach without modification (a secured box or yoga block works well).

**At 27" x 22", the footprint is wider than it looks, and the legs extend outward enough to be a tripping hazard for caregivers.

The Clikk is a slightly less expensive, lightweight (about 10 lbs) option by Stokke with a similar design to the classic Lalo chair. It comes with a five-point harness and tray table, and the seat is completely upright. It’s appropriate for children up to age 3 (max weight of 33 lbs). The footrest has two positions, but it is likely too low for a small baby to reach and requires the need for a box or other adjustment. The straps are removable and machine washable, and the entire chair is plastic and can be wiped down. Buy Stokke Clikk.

Pros

• Lightweight, easy to put together, made for traveling (with travel bag)

• Upright seat

• Comes with tray, don’t need to purchase separately

Cons

• Footrest not fully adjustable; likely won’t work for smaller babies. 

• Slightly wide footprint could be tripping hazard for parents

• Only safe for up to 33 lbs, will need new seating system after age 3

Stokke Steps

The chair has excellent positioning for eating safety, an easy-to-adjust footrest, and contours that make the seat comfortable at all ages (key to keeping wiggly kids at the table). It adjusts into a toddler, child, and adult chair, so it actually grows with your baby. Lastly, the chair is exceptionally easy to clean compared to others on the market. 

This chair is lightweight, weighing around 10 lbs, making it easy to move around the home. The chair is completely upright for appropriate trunk, pelvic, and lower body alignment and comes with a five-point harness system that accompanies the infant bucket seat. The Stokke Steps chair also positions baby quite forward with only the upper thigh on the seat, allowing the knees to bend appropriately, the lower legs to hang down, and the feet to bear weight on the footrest. However, the footplate positioning options may be slightly too low or too high at times as the child grows, though it typically offers adequate support through the in-between phases. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. This chair looks more like a standard chair, and without the infant seat, it can hold up to 187 lbs. Many vendors sell the tray and seat cushions separately. Buy Stokke Steps.

Pros

• Excellent positioning

• Easy to set up, adjust, and clean

• Transitions into a fantastic chair for toddlers and older children with proper back and foot support

Cons

• Cost

• You may trip over the back legs 

• Footplate adjustment options are sometimes too high or too low

Stokke Tripp Trapp

* While the wooden parts of the chair are fairly easy to clean, the straps are not.

A best-seller around the world, the Tripp Trapp chair offers excellent positioning and longevity in terms of how long you can use it. However, the chair can be difficult to assemble and difficult to adjust. The Stokke Tripp Trapp is a wooden high chair featuring a large, fully height-adjustable footplate and seat. This chair is designed to grow with the child from infancy with an infant insert and into childhood. The seat can also be adjusted to the size of the child, allowing you to slide the seat forward or backward to make sure baby is snug. This chair is sturdy, weighs about 15 lbs, and has a completely upright seat for appropriate trunk, pelvic, and lower body alignment. The Tripp Trapp also includes a five-point harness system that accompanies the infant attachment. 

The biggest perk of this chair is that the seat depth is fully adjustable and, by moving the seat, you can make sure baby is positioned with their back against the seatback while allowing the knees to bend at 90 degrees. The tray is removable, and the chair easily pulls to the family table. The chair without the infant insert can hold up to 242 lbs. For some smaller babies, the infant bucket seat is still a bit big, and there is a lot of room for a baby to lean from side to side, especially with the tray removed. The harness is complicated to adjust, wash, and fit. Buy Stokke Tripp Trapp.

Pros

• Excellent positioning and sturdy

• Transitions into a good toddler chair

• Adjustable seat and footrest

Cons

• Not easy to set up or adjust 

• Straps are difficult to clean and adjust 

• Food gets stuck in many little corners and indentations

• Cost

UPPAbaby Ciro

* The UPPAbaby Ciro chair does not contain an infant bucket seat, which means smaller, less stable babies may be safer with the tray for a few weeks to months. The seat is also deep and large, which means smaller babies may need a rolled-up towel or blanket behind them for support.

** The UPPAbaby Ciro footrest has only two positions, so the footrest may be too low for a smaller baby.

A sleek chair at a moderate price, the UPPAbaby Ciro High Chair offers good positioning for the hips, legs and body. While the chair does not offer an infant bucket seat, it does feature a plastic divider to keep the legs supported. Just keep in mind that the seat is on the larger side, so smaller babies may need additional support to sit close enough to the tray. The footplate can be adjusted as baby grows, but there are only two heights. 

This chair’s footprint is a bit wider than others (which can help prevent tipping) and the legs are designed to easily skid on the floor if it needs to be moved. The best part: both the chair and straps are very easy to clean. Buy UPPAbaby Ciro.

Pros

• Good positioning with an upright seat and adjustable footplate

• Easy to clean

• Easy adjust straps

Cons

• Lacks an infant bucket seat

• Only two positions for the footrest

• Does not convert into a toddler chair

Reviews: Space-Saving High Chairs and High Chairs for Table Tops

Various chairs on the market are made for small spaces, some of which are suitable for the floor, on a regular dining chair like a booster seat, or on a countertop. Below are some of the most popular space-saving high chairs. Keep in mind that these chairs lack some ideal safety components for starting finger foods. Please read the sections above for how to modify chairs for safety.

Fisher-Price SpaceSaver Adjustable High Chair

This low-cost high chair is a popular option for families with small spaces. Unfortunately, the seatback is slightly reclined, even when adjusted to the most upright position. It comes with a five-point safety harness, removable tray, machine washable seat cover, and transitions into a booster seat. When sitting in the Fisher-Price SpaceSaver, a baby’s knees tend to lay straight, supported by the chair seat, and there is no footrest. The max weight for this chair is 50 lbs.

Pros

• Inexpensive

• Small

• Portable

Cons

• Seat not completely upright, baby’s position not ideal for efficient chewing and safe swallowing

• No footrest and no easy way to position feet for weight-bearing, especially for small babies

• May be too small to bring baby to the table on a dining chair (too low for the table)

Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat & Safety 1st Sit, Snack & Go Booster Seat

These low-cost chairs are another popular option for families with small spaces. They come with a three-point safety harness, removable trays, and transition into booster seats. The seatbacks are completely upright.  When sitting in these chairs, a baby’s knees tend to lay straight, supported by the chair seat, and there is no footrest. The max weight for these chairs is 50 lbs. 

The Fisher Price seat has three trays and folds up to easily carry like a bag. The Safety 1st has two levels of booster height, but the seatback is smaller and less supportive. 

Pros

• Inexpensive

• Small

• Portable

• Upright seat

Cons

• No footrest, requires modifications to get baby to weight bear through the feet

• Only three-point harness

Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding and Floor Seat with Self-Storing Tray & Bumbo Multi-Seat

These low-cost seats are popular chairs and commonly used as infant positioning devices. They come with a three-point safety harness, a removable tray, and transition into booster seats. The seatbacks are upright but curved. The seat is a bucket seat, and baby’s bottom may sit lower than their thighs and knees, which is not ideal for sitting posture. There is no footrest. The max weight for the Ingenuity chair is 50 lbs, and Bumbo is 30 lbs.

Pros

• Inexpensive

• Small

• Portable

Cons

• No footrest, requires modifications to get baby to weight bear through the feet (including back support)

• Only three-point harness

• Bucket seat can put baby in improper pelvic alignment, which is not ideal for chewing and swallowing

Inglesina Fast Table Chair

This popular travel high chair hangs from a table or countertop, and is commonly used when eating out. It has a three-point harness, removable tray table, and firm plastic seat. It is fabric-covered and hand-washable. The seat is large enough for a toddler but provides too much room to support good postural stability for many small babies. There is no footrest, but the Inglesina can hang over another chair to use for bearing weight through the feet. The max weight for this chair is 37 lbs.

Pros

• Very portable, easy to use for travel

• Great for small spaces, can be used with an existing table or countertop

Cons

• No footrest and poor postural support, especially for smaller babies

• Difficult to clean

• Should only be used on strong, reliable table or countertop

Lalo Hook-On High Chair

Lalo has upped the ante when it comes to high chairs for small spaces or travel. The chair is easy to put together and hangs from a table or countertop, and folds down and packs away easily in the included travel bag for on-the-go use. It has a three-point safety harness, removable, FDA approved food grade silicone tablemat, and firm plastic seat. While the chair is fabric, it does wipe down and is machine washable. The seat is smaller than other hanging chairs on the market allowing for better support for smaller babies, but some may still require a towel roll to help them sit well. Unlike any other travel or hanging high chair, this chair has an included adjustable footrest for baby! The max weight for this chair is 37 lbs.

Pros

• Very portable, easy to use for travel and comes with a travel bag.

• Great for small spaces, can be used with an existing table or countertop

• Only clip on chair on the market with an adjustable footrest

Cons

• Seat might be too roomy for a small baby.

• Needs to be used on strong, reliable table or countertop

Munchkin Float Easy Clean Foldable High Chair

Compact and foldable, this chair weighs 11 lbs and can work well in homes where the chair needs to be stored after each meal. The seat is a bit big, and a small baby may need a blanket roll for extra support. There is no shoulder anchor point for the harness. Additionally, the footplate is not fully height adjustable and will likely need a box or other modification for baby to reach. 

The weight limit for this chair is 33 lbs, or 3 years, so a toddler alternative will be necessary. The Munchkin Float is easily wipeable, but the tray is not dishwasher safe. The manufacturer does not recommend placing the chair near a table as a child can push hard enough against the table to push the chair over. 

Pros

• Upright seat with a five-point harness

• Removable tray

• Folds up for easy storage, lightweight, no assembly required

Cons

• Wide footprint (parent tripping hazard)

• Not fully adjustable footplate 

• Seat is big

Summer Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster Seat

This low-cost high chair is another popular option for families with small spaces. It comes with a three-point safety harness, removable tray, machine washable seat cover, and transitions into a booster seat. The seatback is completely upright. When sitting in the Summer Deluxe seat, a baby’s knees tend to lay straight, supported by the chair seat, and there is no footrest. The max weight for this chair is 33 lbs. This chair also folds up and is easily portable.

Pros

• Upright seat

• Inexpensive

• Small

• Portable

Cons

• No footrest; requires modifications to get baby to bear weight through the feet

• Low seat; difficult for some babies to reach the tray, requiring a towel or blanket to boost height

Upseat Infant Booster Seat

This portable booster seat is also popular and commonly used as an infant positioning device. It comes with a three-point safety harness, a removable tray, and can be strapped to the chair for increased safety. The seatback is completely upright. The seat is designed to rotate the pelvis forward, aligning the shoulders with the hips or slightly forward. There is no footrest. The max weight is 30 lbs. 

Pros

• Upright seat

• Small

• Portable

Cons

• No footrest, requires modifications for baby to bear weight through the feet

• Only three-point harness

OXO Nest Booster Seat

A consistently top-ranked booster seat, the OXO Nest straps securely to most dining chairs and elevates a toddler to table height. The seat features adjustable height settings, a removable machine-washable cushion, and a stain-resistant surface. Like most booster seats, it does not include a footrest, so a book, box, or stool placed under the feet can be helpful for younger babies. There is no strapping system. The max weight for this chair is 50 lbs.

Pros

• Adjustable height; straps securely to most dining chairs

• Removable, machine-washable cushion

• Easy to wipe down

• Consistently recommended by feeding therapists

Cons

• No harness; relies on the chair's structure to keep child secure

Mountain Buggy Pod Clip-On High Chair

At just 2.2 lbs, the Mountain Buggy Pod is one of the lightest clip-on chairs available and compact enough to fit in a diaper bag. Unlike some hook-on chairs, it attaches to tables with a lip and fits tables up to 2 inches thick. The canvas seat removes via zipper for easy cleaning. Like most clip-on chairs, there is no footrest so placing a stool or box beneath baby's feet is recommended for proper support. The max weight for this chair is 33 lbs.

Pros

• Very lightweight and compact

• Works on tables with a lip

• Easy to clean with zipper canvas removal

Cons

• No footrest; requires modification for proper foot support

• Only fits tables up to 2 inches thick

• Not compatible with glass or pedestal tables

Baby Delight Go With Me Venture Deluxe Portable High Chair

Unlike most travel boosters and clip-on chairs, this pop-up style chair works on the floor or at table height and doesn't require a table or existing dining chair to function, making it more versatile for camping, outdoor events, or vacation rentals. It includes a tray, a 3-point harness, and folds flat into a carrying case. The seat is slightly reclined, so a blanket roll behind baby may help support a more upright position. There is no adjustable footrest. Max weight is 50 lbs.

Pros

• Works on the floor or elevated; doesn't require a table or dining chair

• Folds flat with carrying case for travel

• Includes tray and harness

Cons

• Seat is slightly reclined; most babies will need a blanket roll for postural support

• No footrest; requires modifications for proper foot support

• Bulkier than hook-on or strap-on booster options

Reviews: High Chairs for Small Spaces

These standard high chairs all feature the ability to fold up and easily store in a small apartment or home when not in use. These chairs lack the safety features for fully upright positioning and foot support and are not developmentally appropriate for toddlers.

Baby Jogger City Bistro High Chair

This chair is an easy fold option. This traditional, high seatback chair comes with a five-point harness and washable seat cover, as well as four-level adjustable seat height. The footrest is very small and low, which makes it difficult for an infant or small toddler to reach the footplate. Baby sits in a slightly reclined position with most of the upper leg supported by the seat. The tray is removable, but the crotch restraint is attached to the tray, so baby is much less restrained without the tray. It is easily collapsible and foldable into a small rectangle to store in a small space. Chair has been reported to be wobbly, and water can get into the tray during cleaning which can lead to mechanical failure. Max weight for this chair is 40 lbs.

Pros

• Quick, simple fold design

• Adjustable seat height

Cons

• Seatback does not provide appropriate positioning for total upright posture and bent knees

• Footplate not usable without modification

• Cloth seat cover is difficult to clean, with a lot of crannies to build up gunk

• Crotch restraint is attached to the tray, so provides less stability without tray

Cosco Simple Fold Deluxe High Chair & Safety 1st 3-In-1 Grow And Go High Chair

These chairs are similar to the Graco Slim Spaces, and also have easy fold options. Both chairs are traditional, high seatback chairs with washable seat covers. The Cosco Simple Fold has a three-point harness while the Grow and Go chair has a five-point harness. The footrests are very small and low, making it difficult for an infant or small toddler to reach. When sitting in these seats, baby sits in a slightly reclined position with most of the upper leg supported by the seat. The large tray is removable. Both chairs are easily collapsible and foldable to store in a small space. Max weight for both chairs is 50 lbs.

Pros

• Quick, simple fold design

• Very affordable

Cons

• Seatback does not provide appropriate positioning for total upright posture and it is difficult for the knees to bend at 90 degrees.

• Footplate not usable without modification

• Not as sturdy; a bigger, stronger infant or toddler can easy to rock

Graco Slim Snacker Highchair & Evenflo Symmetry Fold-Flat High Chair

These chairs are similar to the Baby Jogger Bistro, and also have an easy fold option. These traditional, high seatback chairs come with three- and five-point harness options and washable seat covers. These chairs feature very small, low footrests, which are difficult for an infant or small toddler to reach. The Evenflow is on wheels, which need to be carefully locked for safety. 

These chairs are reclinable. With the Graco chair, the large tray is removable, but a small snack tray remains, so you can’t pull this chair fully up  to the table. The Evenflow tray is fully removable. 

These chairs are easily collapsible and foldable to store in a small space. Max weight for these chairs is 40 lbs.

Pros

• Quick, simple fold design

• Easy to move around the home

Cons

• Seatback does not provide appropriate positioning for total upright posture, and despite leg rests, it is difficult for the knees to truly bend at 90 degrees

• Footplate not usable without modification

• Graco is not able to pull up to the table to join the family meal

• Can be unstable with the wheels

Joovy Nook NB High Chair Compact Fold Reclinable Seat

This chair is a more traditional design with a high, padded reclining seatback. It comes with a five-point harness. There is a small footrest, which is not adjustable and not high enough for most babies and young toddlers to reach. The tray easily swings open but is slightly more difficult to remove fully. The chair has front wheels for easy moving, but this does decrease the overall stability of the chair. The chair folds up into a thin rectangle shape, weighing 15 lbs. The max weight for this chair is 50 lbs.

Pros

• Easy to store when not in use

• Five-point harness for safety

• Wipeable seat cover

Cons

• Reclining seatback; although it adjusts to upright, it does not support proper alignment of baby’s pelvis and shoulders

• Footrest is too low and small, requires modification for baby to reach

• Easy to rock and can be unsteady for older infants and toddlers