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Our Favorite Baby Feeding Supplies for Starting Solids
In this guide:
- Spoons
- Bowls and Plates
- Bibs
- Snack Cups
- Placemats
You don’t need a ton of gear to start feeding solids, but a few key items will make the endeavor much easier… especially bibs, bowls, and spoons.
Lucie feeding AliceSpoons
For Introducing Solids (6 Months+)Good spoons are key to successful feeding. Spoons with little spoon-heads are perfect (I just said spoon-head, heh heh). You may want to try a few different ones to experiment – below are some parent favorites.
If you’re doing finger foods (ahem, the fancy-dancy term for this is baby-led weaning…), you may not need any infant spoons yet (they can’t spoon-feed themselves until later). But it’s not a bad idea to have a few on hand.
Munchkin Infant Spoons ~ $3 for 6
Quick and dirty. These rounded, soft spoon bowls are the perfect size. We’ve used these spoons for years and they’ve never let us down.
OXO Silicone Feeding Spoon ~ $8 for 2
A softer version (for teething babes and whatnot). Made with Stainless steel for durability.
For Self-Feeding (Toddler)Nuby Spoons and Forks ~ $8 for 4-pack (2 spoons & 2 forks)
As your kiddo gets older, you’ll want to start him with a larger spoon head and a thicker fork. Usually made of soft plastic, so as to not hurt themselves, and a non-slip handle, these are the gold standard. (See also: the Munchkin version)
RE-PLAY Spoons & Forks Set ~ $10 for 8 (4 of each)
These BPA-free utensils made from recycled plastic are very durable and will last well into childhood. Pick from a vast range of bright color options.
OXO Tot Training Fork and Spoon Set ~ $8
Training silverware is the next step, just before actual silverware. They still have non-slip handles, but their rounded heads are made of stainless steel.
These ones are the best, IMO, but there are many options to choose from: NUK (spoons and forks or set with knife), Skip Hop, Munchkin, etc.
Bowls & Plates
For Introducing Solids (6 Months+)Start with a bunch of plastic bowls for mixing purees. Simple stacking bowls will do the trick. Don’t even think about anything breakable, since bowl-tossing will be your baby’s favorite sport for the next 12 months or so (yes, I just got nailed in the eye the other day, WTH?).
Munchkin Stackable Bowls ~ $8 for 8
These are our favorite kind – you can never have enough and they’re sold everywhere.
NUK Bunch-A-Bowls ~ $7 for 4
Another parent-favorite, these come with lids to take on-the-go.
For Self-Feeding (Toddler)Of course, you can still use the bowls listed above as your baby grows, however, you may want to also stock up on toddler-friendly bowls and plates.
Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls ~ $9 for 3
These really do work! They even suction to the stroller snack tray.
ezpz Happy Mat ~ $25
It’s a placemat and plate in one that suctions to the table: a true game changer for parents. The mat has three compartments for all of the food groups they won’t eat (kidding!) (sort of). Dishwasher safe and easy to travel with.
*Explore the whole collection – including a bowl, mini mat (great for restaurants), and play mat (*this one is so pretty!).
Divided Plate from Target ~ $0.50
Yes, you saw that right => 50 cents! Hands down one of our favorite divided plates — they hold up after years of (ab)use and are dishwasher safe. The sections are the perfect portion size and the walls are just high enough for scoop-training.
P.S. Available in all sorts of sizes and colors.
Bibs
Feeding babies is MESSY, y’all. There’s no getting around it. Some folks opt for shirtless feeding (the BABY, not you, parents), which may save on laundry but will likely require a bath or wipe-down afterward. Personally, I find the dressing/undressing part to be way more work than just throwing on a bib, but whatevs.
Bibs will prevent (reduce?) stains on your baby’s clothes. They come in different shapes and sizes; some bibs simply go around the neck and protect the top of the shirt, while others have sleeves and can be “worn” for more protection. I recommend you get some of both, depending on what’s on the menu that day {i.e., some foods are messier than others}. Alice loved to finger paint her body (and the dog) with hummus, so I was pretty much screwed on those days.
Basic BibsBumkins Bibs ~ $17 for 3
For a simple, basic bib, this is definitely the group favorite. It’s waterproof, comes in cute designs, and is super easy to wash (in the laundry, even). It also has a catch-pocket, which you will come to appreciate. Best of all, you can fold it up into a compact square and easily throw it in your diaper bag.
*Available in sizes: starter (4-9 months), super (6-24 months), sleeved (6-24 months) and junior (1-3 years).
BabyBjorn Soft Bib ~ $19 for 2
Another crowd-favorite.
These are super easy to clean, have a deep pocket to catch food, and an adjustable closure to fit a growing baby for many months. These bibs are a bit more sturdy (harder for baby to yank off), but unlike the Bumkins bib, they don’t fold or store as easily.
These will offer more protection, especially around the shoulders and sleeves.
IKEA “KLADDIG” ~ $9
An affordable, quick and dirty favorite is the nickname, “the angry viking child.” *Fits 0-18 months.
Kushies Cleanbib ~ $19
Parents love this simple, SLEEVED waterproof bib. Though, the price has gone up recently…
Hero Bibs ~ $29
Handmade and specifically designed not only to keep your little one clean, but also the highchair. Just tuck it under the top tray or let it hang over the sides. Also great for art projects and will last through the years.
Miscellaneous
Snack cups
Munchkin Snack Catcher ~ $5 for 2
Every parent’s go-to.
The lids prevent food from spilling onto the floor but make it easy for kiddos to reach inside and grab their favorite snack.
*If you’re not into plastics, Munchkin also makes a stainless steel version with a lid ($10).
Nuby Monster Snack Cup ~ $7
A fun twist on the standard snack cup. Kids love holding his monster hands. The lid can be tricky to get on and off – but that just means it’s doing its job. 😉
Placemats
Munchkin Silicone Placemats ~ $10 for 2
If you have a table in need of protecting, make sure you have a couple of these on hand. They measure 11 X 15 and are sticky on the bottom so they stay in place. They’re thin, too, so they’re easy to roll up if you need one for an outing, a picnic, etc. Top-rack dishwasher safe.
(No, I don’t work for Munchkin, I just like their stuff). And yes, they are BPA-free.
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About the Author
Meg Beilsmith Collins started Lucie’s List in 2010 after learning everything about babies the hard way; she is now the Editor in Chief.
She’s an Industrial Engineer from Georgia Tech and a former car seat technician (CPST) who lives near Clearwater, FL with her husband Rich and daughters Lucie and Alice. She enjoys 90s music, MomFit, camping and anything on the water.
Dietitian's list of best baby feeding products
When you are just about to start solids with your baby, it may seem like you need all the latest baby feeding products and baby food gadgets available on the market.
But after introducing solids to three babies of my own and helping hundreds of parents to do the same my recommendation is to buy less rather than more.
For example, although the market is overflowing with baby feeding products like baby food steamers/blenders, your baby will not need purees for more than a few weeks. She may not need them at all if you decide to jump right into finger foods.
So unless it is something you can use it to prepare meals for the family later on down the road, spending your money on a gadget designed specifically to prepare baby food may not be necessary.
But while you do not need everything there is in your local store or on Amazon, some baby feeding essentials will make a world of difference.
Here is a list of baby feeding products I recommend to have ready when you are starting solids with your baby. I used most of them myself and recommended them to many families.
If you would like to get the whole framework and all the steps to start your baby on solids using the mixed approach, check my Stress Free Solids program – it’s completely online and has videos of babies eating both finger foods and purees, in addition to recipes, schedules and the latest scientific advice on introducing allergens.
For Cooking and StoringSteamerA simple stainless steel or silicone steamer may be all you need to steam food for your baby and for the whole family. And I guarantee that you will be using this steamer for a long time after your baby does not need it any more.
If you are looking for something more durable, get a two-in-one sauce pot and steamer like this Farberware model.
Check on Amazon
OXO Grips Silicone SteamerCheck on Amazon
TWO-PACK vegetable steamer basket setCheck on Amazon
BlenderIf you do not own one, I highly recommend investing in a brand that you like. Even if you decide to skip purees with your baby, a good blender is such a magical kitchen appliance.
You can use it for making smoothies, pureed soups, blending sauces, stirring batters and even for making your own baby cereal or nut flour.
it’s very important to remember that your baby will not need smooth purees for more than 2 weeks after you start solids, since you will need to keep upgrading the texture all the time in order to boost the development of his skills and help him to self feed. I go through all the steps and the stages in my Stress Free Solids program, so you know exactly what your baby needs to be learning to do right now.
My absolute favorite is Blendec – I have been using mine for years and years and it still works like new. But if you are not planning any heavy duty blending projects, less expensive options like Ninja Professional Blender or Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender can do the job when it comes to baby food.
Some of the baby specific food blenders that can also steam food are Baby Bullet System and Phillips Avent Combined Baby Food Steamer and Blender.
Blendec Total BlenderCheck on Amazon
Baby Bullet SystemCheck on Amazon
Avent Combined Food Steamer and BlenderCheck on Amazon
Crinkle cutterThis little gadget makes holding slippery finger foods easier for the little hands. I used it to cut mango, zucchini, avocado, pears and other finger foods.
Beyond the starting solids stage, this handy tool can be used to cut vegetables before roasting or steaming or to create pretty shapes for your fruit salad.
Check on Amazon
Freezer Containers and BagsFreezing baby food will save you lots of time and stress. You can freeze the food in cube containers, then empty the cubes into a zip lock bag, mark the date and name and store the bag in the freezer.
To thaw, leave a few cubes in your fridge for a few hours or overnight.
I like Oxo Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray because I could use it to make ice cubes long after my kids stopped eating purees and it is easier to store in the freezer due to its rectangular shape.
Here is how I used to store my baby’s purees:
OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer TrayCheck on Amazon
ZipLock Double Zipper Freezer BagsCheck on Amazon
Baby Feeding Proudcts for Eating
High chair and booster seatA good highchair is definitely something your baby needs to safely and conformably eat solids.
When choosing your model, make sure that it meets the following requirements:
- easy to clean
- has minimal crevices
- makes it easier for your baby to sit straight
- has a safety harness which is also easy to clean
- has a foot stool – many hook on chairs do not have one
- has a tray at the level of your baby’s elbows when he is sitting in the chair
- the tray can be removed so the baby can join the family at the dinner table
- the seat provides extra support around the hips and trunk
I bought a second hand Stokke for my last baby and loved how easy it is to clean it and how it “grows” with my baby so it can used for many more years.
At first I used a baby insert and a lining that allowed my baby to be safe and snug when eating and after I removed both, she is still super comfortable sitting in it at 2.5 years.
I love that you can adjust the height of both the seat and the foot rest so it is usable for older children and provides good support for eating.
But when I did research for my sister who had a baby recently, I found this Phil and Teds high chair and decided to give it a try.
Aside from the the obvious benefits like being very easy to clean and having a foot rest, it can also be converted into a comfy low chair small children can use. And it costs just a fraction of the price of Stokke!
Other chairs I was considering were OXO Tot Sprout High Chair, Mamas and Papas Juice High Chair and Baby Bjorn highchair. These are all the new generation high chairs that are a breeze to clean, have foot rests and do not have a reclinable back. Remember that your baby needs to be sitting upright in order to be safe when eating.
IKEA’s Antilop high chair is a popular option I hear a lot about in parenting groups but I do not recommend it often because it does not have foot support although it is very inexpensive and seems very easy to clean.
Stokke Tripp TrappCheck on Amazon
Phil&Teds Poppy High ChairCheck on Amazon
OXO Tot Sprout High ChairCheck on Amazon
Mamas and Papas Juice High ChairCheck on Amazon
Baby Bjorn Highchair
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Booster seatsTo help your baby eat comfortably when on a go, you may consider getting one of the booster seats that can be strapped securely to a chair in a restaurant or friend’s house.
Below are a few options I recommend.
I used Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster with my baby number 3 and it was easy to adjust to chairs in restaurants and tote around when we were traveling.
You would not believe the number or restaurants in Spain that do not have high chairs for babies!
Fisher Price Healthy Care BoosterCheck on Amazon
Summer Infant Sit’n Style BoosterCheck on Amazon
OXO Nest Booster SeatCheck on Amazon
SpoonsIf you plan to feed your baby purees, I would recommend getting a few spoons with longer handles.
To practice self feeding, your baby will need spoons with shorter handles.
Spoons for feeding your babyThere are many different models on the market and I would suggest that you choose ones which are BPA free and have a flat tip to make first feeds easier.
Later, as your baby gets better at scooping food off the spoon, you can pick one with a deeper tip.
Here are a couple I was using with my baby.
Munchkin 6 Piece Lift Infant SpoonsCheck on Amazon
Nuby 4-Pack Hot safe Feeding SpoonsCheck on Amazon
Spoons for self feedingAs your baby starts practicing self feeding with a spoon, it is time to switch to one that is lighter and has a shorter handle.
My number 1 recommendation for a novice self feeder would be a Num Num prespoon, because its unique design allows baby to self feed just by dunking it in puree, no scooping skill is required.
Nuby Set is perfect for little hands and I like the fact that it includes both spoons and forks. All my kids learnt to eat with a fork before they were able to manage a spoon.
Num Num PrespoonCheck on Amazon
Nuby 4-Pack Spoons and ForksCheck on Amazon
Feeding Mats and Bowls with SuctionA bowl with suction or a silicone mat that sticks to the table will help prevent a lot of mess and make self feeding easier.
I like EzPz mat, it made mealtimes with my baby so much more enjoyable.
It also comes in a smaller size, perfect for a high chair tray or when traveling. I have been taking our mat to all our trips in the last 2 years, it has a priority space in our suitcase.
It sticks to the table and is quite heavy so you do not need to worry about plates and bowls flying around the kitchen.
I also like how it helps little ones feel confident feeding themselves because scooping food from bowls molded in a heavy piece of silicone is much easier than from a flat tray or a plate.
I have also been using bowls with suction for my first two kids and you can see a couple of options below.
But honestly, I do not think that they can beat the convenience of a feeding mat. My baby really enjoyed seeing a variety of food on her mat and I did not have to worry about her tipping anything over.
A bonus for picky toddlers – a feeding mat with divisions does not allow the food to touch!
Ez Pz MatCheck on Amazon
Boon Catch Plate with Spill CatcherCheck on Amazon
Munchkin Stay Suction BowlsCheck on Amazon
CupsDid you know that you can use a small open cup to serve a little bit of water with solid feeds from as early as 6 months?
And that although sippy cups are very popular, dentists and feeding specialists have been recently raising the topic of sippy cup overuse?
Aside from limiting the development of oral motor skills, using sippy cups frequently and for a long time may lead to grazing on milk or juice.
Grazing definitely does not help kids’ appetites or dental health.
In my view, sippy cups are a good option for a very short period of time while your baby is transitioning to an open or straw cup but they are not mandatory.
You may be amazed how quickly your baby learns to drink from an open cup if you allow him to practice from the start. I used and really liked BabyCup. It fit perfectly my 6 month old’s little chubby hands. You can also use any small light cup you may have in the house.
Some parents I know have been successfully using these Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cups to help their babies transition to an open cup.
Straw cups are very handy when you are on a go but most babies cannot handle them before 8-9 months. Here is a great article by Alisha from Your Kids Table about how to transition your baby to straw cup.
So I would suggest that you give your baby a small light open cup with a very small amount of water to practice drinking from about 6 months, introduce a straw cup at 8-9 months and use sippy cups only occasionally, as a transitional tool, or avoid them altogether.
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Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer CupCheck on Amazon
Munchkin Click Lock Flexi Straw Trainer CupCheck on Amazon
Healthy Sprouts Silicone Sippy LidsCheck on Amazon
Baby Feeding Products for Minimizing the MessIt is impossible to avoid the mess when you are starting solids with the baby, but there are a few ways to at least minimize it.
BibsLong sleeve waterproof bibs are the best invention ever, especially if your baby self feeds. Do not bother with those made of flimsy cotton or other fabric, you need some hard core water proof solution for the messes that are to come.
These bibs will protect numerous outfits that may end up hopelessly stained otherwise. I used mine for feeding first and when the baby did not need them at mealtimes anymore, we started doing messy crafts in it!
Small bibs will protect your baby’s clothes when you are spoon feeding or at later stages, when your baby is confidently self feeding with a minimal mess.
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Bumkins Waterproof Sleeved BibCheck on Amazon
Waterproof silicone bib, set of 2Check on Amazon
Bumkins Waterproof SuperBib 3 PackCheck on Amazon
Floor MatFloor mat is a must-have baby feeding product if you have a carpet in the feeding area. I did not have to use one because I either had hard floor or tiles in the kitchen when my kids were babies but here are a couple that may save you a lot of scrubbing.
Nuby Floor MatCheck on Amazon
Kenley Baby Splat Mat For Under High ChairCheck on Amazon
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what is it in simple words, benefits and harms for a child, where to listen for free
Problems with children's sleep are familiar to almost all parents.
Sometimes the child is difficult to put to sleep, then he wakes up every 20 minutes, or refuses to sleep in the crib. In fact, improving the sleep of a newborn is a lot of work and a baby can really be taught to go to bed at eight o'clock yesterday, fall asleep without a breast and sleep all night for 10-12 hours in a row. But in this article, we will talk about an important assistant for parents who are trying to improve their child's sleep - white noise. Sleep consultants often advise using this tool when laying down a newborn, and most moms who use white noise say that it really works.
Let's look at how white noise can help the child and parents, and how safe it is to use.
What is white noise for newborns
As adults, you yourself have probably fallen asleep to white noise more than once.
For example, the noise of a road when a window is open, or a fan running in an apartment. This is white noise - background sound, in which there are high, medium, and low frequencies, they are evenly distributed and sound at the same volume, without any drops. In our life, we encounter such noise all the time. This is the rumble of the crowd, the sound of rain, a waterfall, the murmur of a river, the sound of a working hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, air conditioner, crackling fire and others. But if such noise does not always have a calming effect on adults, and sometimes even vice versa, it prevents them from falling asleep, then for a newborn this monotonous sound is more familiar than silence and helps to calm down.
The explanation is simple. All the time while the baby was in his mother's stomach, he was not in absolute silence. He heard how his mother's heart beats, how she breathes, how blood runs through her vessels, the intestines rustle, as well as many sounds from outside: conversations, music and much more.
All this noise was constant and measured. The kid is used to such a background, so the silence in which the parents are trying to put the child to bed can scare him. By the way, many mothers themselves imitate white noise when they rock the child, saying "shhhhhhh." Most children sleep well in a stroller on a walk - just under the white noise of the street.
Benefits of white noise in newborns
— Studies have been conducted on the safety of white noise in newborns and infants. The effectiveness and safety of white noise has been proven not only in relation to a child’s sleep, but also to infantile colic, as the main non-pharmacological method, says Tatiana Stetskaya, neurologist, member of the Russian Society of Somnologists, Candidate of Medical Sciences. - White noise can work during a child's daytime sleep and nighttime sleep, if you want to "mask" extraneous sounds. Its use is most effective in the first 12 weeks of the newborn, but studies have not revealed any age restrictions on its introduction.
Simply put, if you haven't introduced your child to white noise before six months, it's never too late to try.
So, let's take a look at the benefits of white noise for a newborn.
Helps the child to calm down . If the baby cries for a long time, and the mother cannot calm him down with either motion sickness or breastfeeding, cannot distract him in any way, then turning on white noise can help. Many mothers tell stories of how children suddenly calmed down when they entered the bathroom, where water was running from the faucet.
Helps you fall asleep . This was confirmed by studies, when most newborns were able to fall asleep to white noise within five minutes, while in the control group, without the use of noise, only 25 percent of babies fell asleep in the same time.
Improves the quality and depth of sleep . When using white noise, a newborn does not wake up every 20 minutes, which mothers often complain about.
The problem of fragmentation of sleep is being solved, it becomes longer, the baby sleeps better.
Helps to mask extraneous sounds . This is especially familiar to mothers who already have grown-up children who interfere with their younger ones falling asleep with their games. Repairs at the neighbors, loud noises from the street or guests in the next room - all this also does not allow the newborn to fall asleep peacefully. Turning on white noise will mask these sounds and help solve the problem.
Helps mum to relax and unwind . With better quality sleep with white noise, mom has more time for herself to do household chores or just relax. In addition, the woman herself is likely to fall asleep easier under such noise after a hard day.
Harm of white noise for newborns
Photo: pixabay.com Many mothers fear that white noise can be addictive, form a clear association for sleep, and then the child will not be able to fall asleep without it.
Or it can somehow affect the still immature nervous system of the baby.
“In fact, there is no need to be afraid of white noise,” says Tatyana Stetskaya, a neurologist, a member of the Russian Society of Somnologists, a candidate of medical sciences. – Conducted studies on the safety of using white noise have proven that it does not have a detrimental effect on the central nervous system, provided that the basic safety rules are observed: the sound volume should be no higher than 50 dB (this is approximately the level of a calm conversation between two adults – ed.), distance – at least 1 meter from the baby's crib.
There is one more nuance. Often, parents use the so-called sleepy toy as a source of white noise. They have been gaining popularity lately. The soft toy reproduces several types of white noise, turns off when the baby falls asleep, that is, lies quietly for a certain time, and turns on when the baby starts tossing and turning. Moreover, manufacturers claim that you can use such an assistant to fall asleep from birth.
True, not all experts approve of such a gadget, considering it unsafe.
“Kids fall asleep really well to white noise, but I don’t see the point in these toys, may the manufacturers forgive me,” says Tatyana Stetskaya. - And it is simply not safe to use it from the first weeks of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics categorically does not recommend the presence of pillows, blankets, toys, and even bumpers in the crib of a newborn, because of the risk of developing suffocation, sudden infant death syndrome. In addition, the source of white noise should be located at least a meter from the baby's crib. And in my personal experience, the very sound that such toys generate is not as effective as the sound of a real hair dryer or an audio program from a special application.
Reviews and opinions of specialists
Most parents leave positive feedback about white noise. Moms assure that the newborn really calms down, falls asleep faster, the duration of sleep can also be longer.
“I noticed the effect of white noise on the baby on the second day after returning from the hospital, although I didn’t know anything about it then,” says Irina Moiseeva. - My son cried a lot, and somehow I went into the bathroom with him, where the water tap was open. He suddenly began to listen, and after a few seconds he calmed down. At first I used this method to calm him down, and then I read about white noise, downloaded the application, and used it constantly when laying down.
“I have two children,” says another mother, Svetlana Barkova. - When the youngest was born, the eldest was not yet three years old, and it was still impossible to explain to the child that when the baby was sleeping, it was necessary to behave quietly. She made noise, played, constantly woke up her sister. White noise helped, I always turned it on when I put the child to bed. He drowned out the sounds from the next room and the baby quickly fell asleep.
Experts agree that white noise works, sleep consultants advise using it when working to improve a child's sleep.
But it is worth remembering that he is only an assistant for mom, and not a salvation from all sleep problems.
- In general, white noise really helps the child to calm down and fall asleep. But it is a mistake to think that this is a panacea, Tatyana Stetskaya notes. - Mom should understand that if the baby has disturbed sleep hygiene, an incorrect rhythm of the day, physical discomfort, pronounced associations for falling asleep in the form of rocking or feeding, systematic overwork and lack of sleep, white noise alone cannot help. Comprehensive work on a child's sleep is important.
Where you can download and listen to white noise
You can easily reproduce white noise at home by turning on the fan, hair dryer or shower. But, of course, this is not very convenient, especially since the time of its use is not 1-2 minutes, but much longer.
The most convenient way is to download an application that plays white noise on your phone. There are a lot of these today, choose to your taste, read the reviews of those who have already used the program.
The most popular applications today are Bayu-bay (this is the Russian version of Sound Sleeper), Baby Sleep Instant, White Noise, Relax Melodies. The advantage is that you can turn on white noise wherever you need, you don’t need the Internet for this, but only a charged phone.
There are also many sites on the Internet that offer to download or listen to white noise online. But, unfortunately, they are not always of high quality and correspond to all parameters of white noise. So be careful if you look for white noise there. Pass by dubious sites that offer a lot of different content, it is better to stop at resources that are dedicated specifically to sleep problems. Before you turn on white noise for your baby, listen to it yourself, evaluate the quality.
12 best highchairs — Rating 2022 (Top 12)
Parents buy a highchair during the introduction of the first complementary foods, but if they serve one child for only a few months, others do not part with their cozy nest until 2-3 years : eat, play, watch cartoons, draw .
.. Therefore, it is especially important to purchase a chair that will be comfortable, durable and will pay for the money spent. Our ranking of the best highchairs includes popular models (from the simplest to the most versatile) that have earned the best reviews from moms and dads.
How to choose a good high chair?
Before buying, you need to decide what functions this piece of furniture should perform. Modern highchairs for babies are divided into several types according to design and functionality:
- classic - a model on a stable base with a standard seat that does not unfold, which is suitable for confidently sitting children. Usually classic models are light and compact.
- chaise longue - has an adjustable backrest and an ergonomic chair shape, suitable for children from 5-6 months. Kids not only eat, but also sleep in them, stay awake and play with hanging toys;
- chair-desk - consists of two separate elements: an armchair and bases, they can eventually be transformed into a chair and table for an older child.
- booster chair - a simplified model with low legs, which is used at a party, travel and in conditions of lack of space in the kitchen. Some boosters have a mount for an adult chair.
What else to look for when choosing a chair:
- Comfortable chair. It should be roomy and moderately soft, with an elastic back.
- The high-rise makes mom comfortable to feed and easy to see. Ideally, the chair should have an adjustable height.
- Backrest and footrest adjustment . Not every highchair is adjustable and not all children need it, but if the purchase is planned for a 4-8 month old baby, several backrest positions are simply necessary.
- Seat belts . Five-point harness with a high-quality lock and comfortable pads will protect the child from falling, and the inguinal divider will make the chair even safer;
- Comfortable worktop . Most modern chairs have a removable table, as well as an additional removable tray with high sides.
- Quality case . Ideally, if the cover is made of soft, pleasant to the body material, while being easy to clean. The removable cover is especially handy.
- Easy and compact folding . This option is relevant for small kitchens and mobile families.
- Dimensions folded and unfolded. It can be a shame when the purchased chair does not fit in the space allotted for it.
- Additional options . Swing functions, music blocks, toy arcs, vibration, etc. - these options seem very attractive, but in practice there is no guarantee that they will be useful to the child.
It is important to remember that the ideal highchair should be easy to clean.
Which company's highchairs are best?
High chairs are subject to high demands in terms of material quality, safety and comfort. Appearance also plays an important role: all parents would like to have a stylish piece of children's furniture in the kitchen that is in harmony with the interior.
These parameters are met by premium products from well-known European, American and Japanese brands: Peg-Perego, Mima, Oribel, Brevi, CAM, Micuna, Babybjorn etc. There is no doubt about the high quality of their products, and the creators pay no less attention to design than to technical specifications.
But not all parents are ready to give a round sum for a chair. They should pay attention to the huge selection of products in the middle price category: from 6,000 to 10,000-12,000 rubles. Here you can find chairs of popular brands of children's products: Happy Baby, Capella, Nuovita, Joie, Chicco , as well as less well-known, but also worthy in quality Tommy, Aricare, Forkiddy , etc. They are functional, beautiful, comfortable, and many are in no way inferior to more famous brands.
Among the budget models there are no equal domestic brands: chairs Vilt, SENS, Gnome, Polini are durable and durable, although they do not always please with fashionable design and colors.
Choosing among inexpensive "Chinese", consider options Selby, Corol, Babyhit , but remember that most often these are simple models with an oilcloth seat and no useful adjustments.
Ranking of the best high chairs
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| Best Inexpensive Highchairs | 1 | Polini 252 | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | VILT STD 07 | 9. 2 / 10 | |
| 3 | WILT Alex | 9.1 / 10 | |
| 4 | SENS-M BABYS | 9.1 / 10 | |
| The best high chairs in the mid-range price range | 1 | Happy Baby William Pro | 9. 8 / 10 |
| 2 | ARICARE 1014-B | 9.8 / 10 | |
| 3 | TOMMY Bon Appetite | 9.7 / 10 | |
| 4 | Nuovita Grande | 9. 5 / 10 | |
| The best premium high chairs | 1 | ORIBEL Cocoon | 9.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Chicco Polly Magic Relax | 9.8 / 10 | |
| 3 | Peg-Perego Tatamia Follow me | 9. 6 / 10 | |
| 4 | Mima Moon 2G | 9.4 / 10 |
Best cheap high chairs
| Opens our ranking of the best POLINI 252 highchairs. If you need a reliable classic highchair without unnecessary features, we advise you to take a closer look at this Russian-made model. Despite the very low price, the chair has a soft ergonomic seat, a double removable table, good five-point seat belts with adjustment, a removable toy basket, designed for ages up to 3 years and weight up to 15 kg. Main advantages:
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| 9. Rating Reviews We needed a high chair so that the child could only sit and eat in it, and Polini fit perfectly. Compact, beautiful, lightweight! Easy to wash. And it didn't take up much space in the kitchen. Read more |
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Very light (only 5.5 kg) yet stable thanks to the wide base. Easy to fold and compact when folded. Please note that the model does not provide height and backrest adjustment. The cover is not removable, but it is easy to wash without removing it. 
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VILT STD 07 Although the VILT chairs evoke memories of the Soviet past, this does not make them less practical, sustainable and environmentally friendly. Main advantages:
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| 9.2 / 10 Rating Reviews I chose this chair because of the removable plastic top. I can't get enough! The child will not fall out at all, stable design. Sometimes we already disassemble it and draw at the desk. Economically and for a long time! |
Russian-made furniture is made of safe materials and coated with water-based varnish. The chair consists of two blocks: a seat with a back and a table and a base, which, if necessary, turns into a full-fledged table-desk for a child from 1.5-2 years old. The seat sits firmly on the base and can be easily removed. This chair stands out among the many analogues with a removable plastic tabletop with a recess. With it, the product lasts almost forever. The soft cover for the backrest and armrests is removed (you need to unscrew the bolt) and, if necessary, erased. 
| The wooden transforming chair is suitable both for babies who are just starting to try adult food, and for toddlers. Main advantages:
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| 9.1 / 10 Rank Reviews Good chair, inexpensive and quite strong. My husband assembled it with self-tapping screws in about 10 minutes. Read more |
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The high chair can be expanded into a small chair and a table for an older child. The tabletop can be removed if desired. The soft cover for the back and armrests can be easily removed and washed if necessary. Colors are different, you can choose according to your taste. For safety, the chair is equipped with a jumper belt, which is located between the legs of the child. This is Russian-made furniture, made of safe materials and coated with water-based varnish. 
| Funny and practical wooden transforming high chair will not leave indifferent neither parents nor baby. Main advantages:
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| 9.1 / 10 Rating Reviews Feeding chair is very good, practical and cute. My husband did not immediately put it together, as the instructions are not very clear. There are a lot of pointed parts, so I had to sew additional protective covers myself. Read more |
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The strong framework is made of environmentally friendly material - a tree. It is comfortable for the child to sit in the chair thanks to the soft waterproof cover, armrests and pads on the seat belts, which also securely hold the baby. As the chair grows, it can be easily converted into a free-standing chair and a table-desk with a recess for a glass. All materials used are non-toxic and easy to clean. The design is very stable and comfortable. On sale there are 4 design options for every taste: yellow with a chicken, green with a frog, blue with a hedgehog and pink with a pig. 
The best mid-price highchairs
| Modern and durable chaise lounge chair has a lot of nice features that make using it as comfortable as possible for a child and an adult. Main advantages:
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| 9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews We have been using this chair since 3 months. At first, they reclined the back, and he served as an excellent deck chair for my daughter. The best highchair for feeding, in which everything is thought out to the smallest detail. Read more |
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The main plus of William Pro is the availability of all possible adjustments: the backrest reclines in 4 positions, including almost horizontal, the footrest can be placed horizontally, vertically and diagonally, the tabletop is adjustable in depth, and the seat itself can be installed in eight positions! The product weighs 8.9kg, designed for a baby weighing up to 20 kg, when folded, it takes up a minimum of space. The highlight of the model is a folding book/tablet holder built into the main table. 
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ARICARE 1014-B A solid highchair suitable for children from 6 months to 4-5 years old, as it is designed for weight up to 25 kg and has thoughtful adjustments. Main pluses:
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| 9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews Chair fire! Everything is adjustable - height, footrest, backrest. Comfortable, soft, wide, and in the lying/reclining position it is simply huge. For large and long-legged children, this is a great option. |
For the little ones, there are five positions of the backrest, including horizontal. The footrest is also adjustable in height, when raised it forms a flat surface with the seat. For older children, it is possible to remove the table, adjust the seat in height and attach a chair to the common table. Finally, for children over 3 years old, the seat can be completely lowered, turning the product into a full-fledged lounge and play chair. Parents in the reviews praise the roomy seat of this highchair and the quality soft upholstery. There are complaints about the crooked lines of the cover and quickly flying off stickers, but with the overall good quality of the product, they are insignificant. 
| Another stylish and functional model of high chair with lounger options suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years. Main advantages:
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| 9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews We have been using the chair for more than 4 months. It is very strong and stable, withstands any bouncing of the child. The plastic of the table is durable and high quality. Eco-leather is soft, dense, easy to clean. As long as everyone likes it! Read more |
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TOMMY Bon Appetit has 5 backrest positions (up to a maximum of 150 degrees), 7 height adjustment positions, 3 footrest positions, 2 hidden wheels in the rear legs. In addition to the five-point safety harness, there is a plastic groin guard that can be removed if necessary. The leatherette upholstery is soft, of high quality, does not stick to the skin, the baby does not sweat in the highchair. Easy to fold, folded compact and can stand on its own. Calm, discreet colors will harmoniously fit into the interior. 
| The Nuovita brand impresses with the variety of models, functionality and fashionable colors of its highchairs for toddlers. Main advantages:
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| 9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews This chair is very beautiful, modern, multifunctional. Made neatly from high-quality plastic, the case is well stitched, not flimsy. I'm more happy than a child! Read more |
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Grande is a chaise lounge on a metal base, which has earned the approval of parents for its beautiful colors, durability, stability, and ease of use. The back is established in 5 provisions (maximum 135 degrees). The seat, footrest and tabletop are adjustable, which makes using the chair as comfortable as possible. Responsible for safety are 5-point harnesses and a plastic separator between the legs (removable). The product folds compactly and stands stably when folded, but the table will have to be removed (it can then be fixed to the frame for storage). Weight Nuovita Grande 8 kg. 
Premium High Chairs
| The original high chair instantly attracts attention, but its main advantages are still not in appearance, but in high functionality and convenience. Main advantages:
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| 9.9 / 10 Rating Reviews One of our best purchases for a baby, as it is not only a high chair, but also a great cradle-chaise lounge, which we have been using since 1.5 months of age and even managed to rock our daughter in it! Read more |
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The seat in the form of a cocoon provides physiologically correct position of the child. The insert on the chair is rubberized, seamless, pleasant to the touch, does not cool the skin, can be easily removed and washed. The original fabric mattress is sold separately, however, its cost is more than 3000 rubles. The table is large, it can be removed and attached to the base with magnets (this is how the problem of storing the table when it is no longer needed is solved). The footrest is height adjustable and removable. This chair is recommended from 0 years old, because it has a horizontal position. 
9 kg. | The multifunctional chair is suitable not only for feeding the baby, it can also be used as a deck chair for newborn babies. Main advantages:
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| 9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews I chose according to the reviews on the forums and did not regret it - the whole family is happy with this chair. We've been using it for a year and a half and it looks like new. Reliably made, all fastenings are strong, the threads do not stick out of the covers, stable. Read more |
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The backrest is adjustable in 3 positions - from vertical to horizontal, the seat is height adjustable in 6 positions. In addition, there is an arc with toys: a squeaker, a teether and a mirror in a rattle. Below there is a basket for storing toys. The child is securely held in the chair with the help of five-point safety belts and a special removable jumper, which is installed between the baby's legs. The legs are equipped with small wheels that allow you to easily move the highchair and at the same time do not slip during feeding. Oilcloth removable cover is easy to clean, for newborns there is an additional cotton liner. The liner is also easy to wash when needed. 
| Multifunctional high chair. Main advantages:
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| 9.6 / 10 Rating Reviews High chair is good, but only suitable for someone who has a lot of space in the kitchen, as well as enough money. We especially liked the swing, rode up to 8 months. Read more |
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You can adjust both the position of the backrest and the height of the seat. It can also be transformed into a swing for a baby. Comfortable eco-leather cover is easy to wash. For safety, it is provided with a bumper jumper between the legs, as well as five-point seat belts. The table-top is supplied with a removable tray. Convenient wheels make it easy to move the chair to the right place. The chair is stylish and reliable, but due to the unusual base it is quite overall. If there is not enough space in the kitchen, pay attention to other Peg-Perego models: Prima Pappa and Siesta. 
| Stable, but at the same time light, unusual chair Mima Moon 2G is suitable for the baby from birth. Main advantages:
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| 9.4 / 10 Rating Reviews The design is very unusual, but the chair is not as practical as we would like. Very easy to lift with the push of a button. But you can’t move it from its place, it is rather bulky and heavy. Read more |
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It can withstand weight up to 45 kg. The high chair has 3 configurations: a chaise lounge for babies from birth to six months, a regular high chair for feeding from six months to 3 years and a comfortable chair for older children. The set includes a comfortable mattress and seat cushion, made in a wide range of colors. An insert for a newborn can be purchased separately (the price of an insert on the manufacturer's website is 2500 rubles). Adjusting the height is easy and simple, just press the special button with your foot: the pneumatic mechanism smoothly raises or lowers the seat. The 5-point safety harness securely holds the child, but their special design makes it easy to pick it up if necessary. The frame is made of polymers and aluminum with a chrome finish. The unique design will suit any interior. 
Which highchair should I buy for my child?
When looking for the best chair, decide on its design: classic, chaise longue, booster or multifunctional models? Measure the place intended for its installation, so as not to make a mistake with the dimensions. Decide which features are important for you and your baby and which ones you can do without.
Do not forget that good seat belts are not a whim of the manufacturer, but a necessity. Finally, decide how much you are willing to spend on the chair. For parents who do not want to pay big money or have a small kitchen, inexpensive chairs are quite suitable - they normally cope with their basic functions. For those who have the opportunity, you can buy more massive multifunctional models. The big advantage of the latter is the possibility of using them as a deck chair for babies from the first months of life.
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Obviously, there are high-quality and functional models in every price category, and you will definitely find a worthy option for yourself. We hope our ranking of the best highchairs will help you make the right choice.
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