Few baby products endure as much use as high chairs. Not only does a high chair need to hold baby securely during mealtime. High chairs also should be easy to clean and have other features that work with your family's lifestyle. Some high chairs are designed to be pushed up to the table, others recline for naps and some have fantastic toys for baby entertainment. The high chairs below are durable, cleanable and have a good mix of the other convenience features available today.
1. Fisher Price - Healthy Care High Chair
The Fisher Price Healthy Care high chair is loaded with convenience features, and the base models are a bargain at under $60. The vinyl cover wipes down easily and can be machine-washed if necessary. The high chair frame is sturdy, can be adjusted to several heights and folds for storage. The bottom tray can be removed with one hand and the top snack tray is dishwasher safe (though it takes a lot of space). The roomy seat reclines with one hand for naps. Some models have fun toys, too.
2. Baby Trend - Trend High Chair
The Trend high chair is a great choice if you're short on space or need to store your baby's high chair often. For a full-size high chair, the Trend high chair folds amazingly flat for storage. Priced at $80-$90, this high chair still has all of the extras, including two trays, reclining seat and easy height adjustment. The t-bar and five-point harness ensures safety. The tray storage spot on the back is really handy between feedings. The reversible seat cushion is also machine washable.3. Graco - Easy Chair
At under $50, the Graco Easy Chair is one of the best high chair buys available. Lightweight and easy to move around, the Easy Chair has a t-bar for safety and an easy to care for vinyl seat cushion. The seat reclines for naps and a bar on the high chair's back keeps washcloths or bibs at the ready. The lower parent "helper" tray is handy for keeping food out of baby's reach during spoon feeding. A small toy bar on the tray gives baby something to play with while waiting for dinner.4. Zooper - Peas and Carrots
If you're looking for a high-tech high chair that combines style with function, the Zooper Peas and Carrots high chair is perfect for you. The strong but lightweight alumnium frame and cushy, colorful vinyl seat cover give the Peas and Carrots a modern look. This high chair is bigger than others, but folds for storage. It has four height positions, a reclining seat, a mesh storage basket, locking caster wheels for portability and a dishwasher safe top tray. Priced from $130-$170.5. The First Years - Four-Stage Reclining Seat
Short on space? The First Years Four-Stage Reclining Seat performs the same functions as bigger and pricier high chairs, but sits on top of a regular dining chair or solid surface and can be easily stashed in a closet for storage. The removable tray is a breeze to clean and the vinyl cover wipes up quickly with a damp cloth. You can also use this seat as a toddler booster seat without the feeding tray, making it a two-products-in-one bargain at under $35.6. One Step Ahead - Grow-With-Me Booster
The Grow-With-Me Booster sits atop a dining chair, but it's no ordinary booster. The chair's base has a height adjuster that allows you to position baby for feedings or ensure that your toddler is at the right height for dining at the table. For travel, the chair folds incredibly flat, to about the size of a diaper bag, making this an ideal high chair for families on the go. The seat and tray wipe clean easily. This seat is for babies over 6 months because it doesn't recline. Price $30-$35.7. Chicco - Mamma
The Chicco Mamma high chair is really easy to operate, whether you have a baby in your arms or not. The one-hand tray release works smoothly, as do the recline and height-adjust features and locking wheels. This high chair folds almost effortlessly with the press of two buttons, and stands upright for storage. The seat cushion has thick, durable vinyl that will stand up to any meal. The cushion can be wiped clean easily, but is removable for more in-depth cleaning. Price ranges from $110-$160.8. Peg Perego - Prima Pappa
If your baby likes to relax after a big meal, the Prima Pappa high chair offers a unique rocking base that lets you soothe baby in the comfortable reclining seat. The height-adjustable base also has locking caster wheels for portability. The sleek Italian design will appeal to style-conscious parents looking for a high chair that blends with home decor. The Dondolino model features music and automatic rocking, but excludes the removable top tray found on other models. Priced from $160-$200.9. Cosco - Eddie Bauer Natural Wood High Chair
The attractive, sturdy wooden frame of the Eddie Bauer high chair reminds me of old-fashioned wood high chairs, but Cosco has added modern features that make this high chair a great blend of old and new. The plastic tray has a one-hand release, and the padded cover can be removed for machine washing. The rear storage shelf is a convenient place to stash extra bibs or supplies for clean up. The harness is only 3-point, but the chair does have a t-bar for added safety. Price - about $100.