Wednesday 25 March 2015

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect High Chair for Babies

It gets difficult for parents to continuously hold on to their child and sit, feeding themselves and the child at the dinner table. While it is better than running around him trying to make her eat one morsel, it can also get impractical.

High chairs can rid parents of this discomfort and is perhaps a lesser known fact but psychologically, allowing kids to sit by themselves and tend to their food can instill a sense of independence and responsibility in the child.

When should I start looking for a Baby High Chair?
One of the baby essentials, you should have bought one of these by the time the baby turns 4 months old. Usually, babies are able to sit up with support by the time they turn four months old. If your little one has already started eating solid food, you’d want to prop him up against a support and feed him for better feasibility.

What should I look for in a High Chair?
One of the most important concerns is safety; the chair must be strong enough to support the baby and should have proper barriers to keep the baby perched safely without him bending over and off the chair. Although, every chair would have the necessary restraint facility, considering the fact that they are manufactured keeping the safety concerns in mind, you should still try to inspect for proper hinges and a secured look.

Taking the safety consideration a step further, check whether the edges are child-friendly instead and do not have sharp edges that could end up nicking the baby. If there are wheels attached at the base, it must have a locking system to keep it secured. A safety certification from a relevant authority should be enough to put you at rest.

Your baby would grow at a rapid pace and before you know it, they’d be growing out of all their old clothes. The high chair that you purchase should be able to grow and adapt to the changes. Some of these come with adjustable or removable parts that can be manipulated to allow the baby to sit comfortably.

Adjustable trays and reclining seats are much better at being able to adjust with the growing child. The tray should again be properly held in place and also easy to adjust so that you can tend to it with one hand if you are holding the baby in the other.

If yours is a modest apartment, try to go for portable chairs that can be folded and kept away when not in need. However, you must assess the quality and strength of the chair before buying as there have been cases of portable chairs not being able to live up to the mark.

Lastly, look high chairs for babies that are not at a stark contrast with the house décor and color. Also, it must be easy to clean and maintain.

Even if you are a budget, try to not go with the very inexpensive brands as then the quality is likely to get compromised with.

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