The Definitive Guide to Buying a High Chair

You'll want to consider these additional factors when selecting your child's high chair:

• Wood, plastic, and metal
  
• Wrap-around, adjustable, and second trays
  
• Built-in toys and toy bars
  
• One-hand folding

Two popular choices in high chair materials are plastic and wood. Some moms prefer the look of wood, which may blend in better with their kitchen décor; other mothers prefer the easy cleanup of plastic. Metal chairs are also available offering durability in construction.

Trays come with a variety of options, including wrap-around and adjustable designs. Others even offer a removable second tray (which fits into an outer tray) that can be cleaned in a dishwasher, or more manageable for washing in the sink. Some trays have built-in toys, and others offer a removable toy bar perfect for distracting baby while you're making dinner.

Additionally, some chairs have an easy-fold system so that after dinner you can tuck your high chair away.