High chairs need to be functional and look good. Here are a dozen options that show the variety of designs and price points on the market.
Choosing the right high chair is tricky. You want something that has all the safety and comfort features that your baby needs. However, since it’s also the newest piece of furniture in your house, ever present in a high traffic area for at least a couple of years, you also want it to look nice. Start your search with our selection of great high chairs.
This minimalist high chair—available in light green, light pink and white—is made for toddlers from six months to three years old. The table adjusts to the size of your child and the safety lock allows you to secure them in using only one hand. The detachable tray also makes cleanups super easy. But best of all, you can fold up or disassemble this high chair in a matter of seconds—no tools required!
$350, babybjörn.ca
The tray on this slick chair swings open, for easy access to your baby, and also has a removable insert that can be put directly in the dishwasher. The chair itself folds completely flat for easy storage.
$216, amazon.ca
The tray on this chair includes a textured ring that helps keep dishes in place when your baby is learning to feed herself. As your child grows, you can remove the seat back and tray, and adjust the height to create a booster chair.
$100, amazon.ca
This sleek, lightweight chair has a refreshing, minimalist design and a large tray with a deep lip to contain any spills. Need to stash it? It folds flat.
$192, modernkaribou.ca
This sleek, modern chair can be used for years, as it transitions from a high chair into a regular chair that can support up to 220 lbs. Its special no-crevice design makes it super easy to clean.
$349, canadasbabystore.com
This wooden chair is not only affordable, but also has a classic appeal that will mesh with traditional dining room sets.
$70, ikea.com
Price-wise, you can’t beat Ikea’s Antilop, which costs less than that adorable onesie you’ve been eyeing. We also like that you could easily take this one outside and hose it down when needed.
$15, ikea.com
This high chair has nine different height positions, so baby is always sitting right at the table with you. It’s also very compact when folded up, if you’re looking for something that stores easily.
$320, toysrus.ca
This chic high chair doesn’t take up too much space and can blend easily into your decor. With no tray, this chair sits right at the table, and its recycled leather upholstery is easy to wipe clean.
$345, ellaandelliot.com
This bold design is also smart—the curved corners prevent food from caking in impossible-to-reach spots. When you no longer need a high chair, the whole chair piece can be flipped over to become a junior chair that fits under the table. And, as a fun bonus, the packaging is designed to turn into a kid’s playhouse.
$325, modernkaribou.ca
Whether you don’t have the floor space to dedicate to a high chair or you’re looking for something portable, this seat clips on to the edge of most tables and puts baby right where the action is.
$100, philandteds.com
This stylish option doesn’t have a tray, so your child can sit right at the table with the rest of the family. Both the seat and footrest can be adjusted to transition this seat from a high chair to a junior chair and eventually an adult chair.
$330, snugglebugz.ca
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