Dining chair - mandatory equipment for every home, hotel or nursery

As long as your baby is newborn, he or she does not need a dining chair. But once it starts to stand on its own and you start feeding it foods such as porridge and puree, you will certainly consider buying a dining chair. These children's products are extremely useful and are one of the mandatory children's items for every home, hotel or nursery.

Types of dining chairs

Classic (standard)

This type of children's items are quite simple. Their frame is usually made of plastic or metal. Most models either do not have soft upholstery on the seat and back, or if they do, it is quite thin. There are models that are available without a table and it must be purchased separately, and other models do not have a footrest.

Depending on the model, some chairs can be folded, while others do not offer such option. All baby food products of this type are equipped with 3 or 5 - point seat belts. Classic dining chairs are one of the simplest models, but they are also the lowest budget chairs you can buy. The prices of such models of high chairs vary between BGN 20 and 50.

Functional

The functional chairs have all the characteristics of the main, classic types plus additional extras such as:

• Well padded seats
• Mobile tables (boards)
• Footrests
• Position and height adjustment
• 3 or 5-point seat belts
• Lockable wheels and others

One of the great advantages of functional high chairs is that most models "grow" with children and can be used until the child is old enough to sit on a regular chair. The prices of this type of chairs are a bit higher and vary from 50 to 500 + BGN.

Portable (for table mounting)

The portable dining chair is a comfortable seat that has no legs. Instead, the chair is attached with special clips for the dining table.

They are very suitable for small kitchens, as they do not take up space and after eating they are simply detached from the table and returned for the next meal. The main disadvantage of portable highchairs is that the models do not have a footrest for the child. The prices at which they are offered are very reasonable (from BGN 50 to BGN 100).

Booster chairs

This type of highchairs are also portable. Placed directly on an ordinary dining chair, they look like booster seats for cars and have the following extras:

• Soft and comfortable seat and back
• 3 or 5-point belts
• Removable feeding tray and others

The price range in which this type of chairs is offered varies between BGN 80 and over BGN 200.

What to look for when buying a dining chair?

Type

To determine what type of chair you need, consider the space you have. If it is small, the better choice would be portable or booster chairs, and if your kitchen is spacious, then you can opt for classic or functional high chairs. For small kitchens, a very good solution is to buy a chair that can be folded after eating.

Tray (table)

The best option is a chair with a tray that can be detached. This will save you a lot of strains on your nerves, because after eating you can just unhook it and wash it very quickly and easily.

Adjustablility

If the chair you sit on has the option to adjust the seat height and position, this will be of great benefit to you. Because you will be able to adjust the chair so that it is convenient and comfortable when you put the child in it.

Stability and strength

Always choose chairs that have a stable and wide base, as the wide base provides secure support and the probability of the chair not overturning is almost zero. Before buying, inspect the assemblies of the product and make sure that they are made strong and stable.

Comfort

Soft seats and backrests are very important for comfort. A good solution would be to equip the chair not only with a soft seat but also with a comfortable footrest for the little one.

Seat belts

Regardless of the type of high chair you choose, it must have a 3 or 5-point belt to prevent the child from falling or slipping off the chair. Before buying, make sure that the seat has such a belt and its buckles are strong, the straps are adjustable and the fastening is easy.

Wheels

High chairs without wheels and those with wheels are available on the market. If you decide to buy a model with wheels, make sure that they can be locked.

Certificate of quality and safety

To be absolutely sure that the product that you will buy and that your child will use on a daily basis is completely safe, then do not forget to make sure that the model has all the mandatory safety and quality certificates.

Popular brands and models of dining chairs for 2020

Best standard dining chair

Zizito

The Swiss brand is one of the leading manufacturers of children's products and offers a wide range of high chairs. The company adheres to the quality of its products and offers chairs in which children feel comfortable and convenient. Parents like the Zizito models because they are completely safe, comfortable, easy to carry and are offered at extremely good prices.

The model that won the hearts of children and parents is the Kitty model. The folding high chair is made of high quality plastic, equipped with seat belts and has a comfortable footrest. It can be cleaned only with a damp cloth and has two positions for height adjustment.

Best booster dining chair

Fisher - Price

Although in Bulgaria the company is better known as a manufacturer of toys, in fact it produces an extremely wide range of products for children, including dining chairs.

The model that caught the attention of parents this year is the Fisher - Price Saver. The chair attaches to almost all models of dining chairs, has a very comfortable and soft seat and back, 5 - point belt, footrest and detachable dining tray.

The upholstery is removable and can be washed in the washing machine, and the tray can be washed in a dishwasher. What distinguishes this model of Fisher - Price is that it is adjustable in two different positions at the height of the seat and in three positions of inclination. It is also extremely light (weighs less than 8 kilograms) and can be carried anywhere with you.

Best functional high chair

Graco

When it comes to a manufacturer of high quality products for children, Graco is without exception present in all rankings. The company develops and offers some of the most sought after and popular car seats, walkers, tables and chairs and of course high chairs.

All models of Graco chairs are sought after by parents, but if we have to distinguish only one model, it is the Graco Table2Table model. The model is very popular with parents, as it "grows" with the child. The chair has several different height adjustment positions and can be transformed from a high chair to a booster and an actual table and chair. It is equipped with 5 - point belts, a soft seat, a detachable headboard and a footrest. In addition to being easy to fold, the model weighs less than 18 kg and you can carry it anywhere with you without any problem.

Best portable chair

Chicco

Chico is a company that is extremely popular in the world and there is hardly a parent who has not bought children's products from this brand. The company produces and offers literally everything a child needs.

The model of portable highchairs that parents rate as the best for 2020 is the Chicco 360. The chair is made of high quality, easy to clean plastic, has a soft and comfortable seat and footrest. What sets the model apart from all others is that it can be rotated 360 degrees and has an additional dashboard.