Highchairs (view report contents)
Buying Guide
Once you have decided on a type of highchair, there are big differences between models in how easy they are to use.
Of the 12 highchairs on test, the standard Jonelle Contented Cat (£59) was the easiest to use overall. The disabled parents rated it high for getting children in and out, flipping the tray over and folding it away and most could use it one handed. John Lewis no longer sell it but Mothercare do a similar model - check the inidividual summaries and More highchairs on the market.
Two of the multi-position highchairs had controls for moving the seats up and down.
The Baby Dan DanChair (£80 -100) and the much cheaper K&D Design Sit ‘n’ Gro (£20) could be re-built with tools to different heights for older children. Neither could be folded. The Sit ‘n’ Gro had a removable tray and the DanChair no tray. They had few other features and were reasonably easy to use.
Of the three convertible highchairs, the Jané Activa (£90) was liked best overall. It had an adjustable and removable tray, a reclining back and good padding. But it was tricky undoing the catches and removing the chair to convert it to a table and chair.
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About
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Types
What
to look for
Favourite
features
Suiting
your own abilities
How
to stay safe
Buying
guide
Standard highchairs
Multiposition highchairs
Convertible highchairs
More
highchairs on the market
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