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Best High Chairs

You will need a high chair when your baby can sit up unaided and has good head and neck control, usually around 6 months when weaning begins. It is worth researching now because the best chairs sell out regularly.

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Our Pick
Best overall, for life
Stokke Tripp Trapp
~£199 chair only; ~£309 with baby set and harness; ~£350-400 fully kitted from newborn
Weight European beech, holds to 136kgSuitable from Birth (with the Newborn Set) to adult

In production since 1972 and in MoMA's permanent design collection, the Tripp Trapp genuinely works. The adjustable seat and footplate let you set the right ergonomic position at every stage, feet supported and hips square, and it pulls right up to the table so baby eats with the family. Sturdy enough to hold an adult, no fabric crevices so easy to clean, and beautiful enough to live in your kitchen for years. This is the one we bought, one for each of our boys. The catch is that the baby set, harness and tray are extras, so a newborn-ready setup is around £350-400, but amortised over decades, and with a strong resale market, it works out well.

✓ Pros: Exceptional ergonomics, grows newborn to adult, pulls up to the table, easy to clean, beautiful, decades of longevity, strong resale
✗ Cons: Expensive once you add baby set, harness and tray, assembly takes 10-15 mins, heavy to move between rooms
What reviewers say
  • “A beautifully designed, long-lasting highchair that grows with your child” — MadeForMums
  • “The wood pieces feel premium, smooth and appropriately heavy” — Today's Parent
  • “In the permanent design collection at MoMA” — MoMA

Mid-range

Best for versatility
Joie Multiply 6-in-1
~£130-150
Weight 12.2kgSuitable from ~6 months to ~6 years (6-72 months)

The middle ground between the Tripp Trapp and the Antilop, with real versatility. It converts between six modes: reclining highchair, standard highchair, booster, portable booster, toddler chair and play table. Adjustable footrest, five-point harness, three recline positions, five heights, and a removable, dishwasher-safe tray. Folds compactly to stand and store. Good value for the features and the years of use, just with more crevices to clean than the simpler chairs.

✓ Pros: Six modes, ~6 months to 6 years, adjustable footrest, 5-point harness, compact fold, washable tray
✗ Cons: Bulkier and more complex than simpler chairs, more crevices to clean, plastic build will not last decades, not from birth (from ~6 months)
What reviewers say
  • “A good all-round high chair” — Mother & Baby
  • “The most practical and long-lasting high chair I could find” — ConsoBaby
  • “Like a transformer, super easy to use” — Mamas & Papas reviews

Budget

Best budget
IKEA Antilop
~£18-25 chair (tray ~£5, support cushion ~£8)
Weight Holds to 15kgSuitable from ~6 months (when baby can sit unaided) to ~3 years

The honest truth: for many families this is all you need. At around £20 it is by far the most affordable high chair that genuinely works well. Tray included, light enough to move room to room, legs detach for travel, and it is famously easy to clean (tray in the dishwasher, no fabric crevices). It is what many nurseries and restaurants use. Downsides: no footrest (buy a third-party one for ~£15), only a 3-point harness, no height adjustment, and it will not last past toddlerhood. A perfect second chair for the grandparents too.

✓ Pros: Unbeatable price, extremely easy to clean, lightweight, dishwasher-safe tray included, detachable legs for travel
✗ Cons: No footrest (buy a third-party one), only a 3-point harness, no height adjustment, limited lifespan, legs stick out and can be a trip hazard
What reviewers say
  • “The best choice for many families on a tighter budget” — BabyGearLab
  • “Popular not only with mums but with restaurants too” — MadeForMums
  • “4.7 out of 5 from 350+ reviews” — IKEA
Where to buy: IKEA, Amazon

What we’d tell a friend

Buy the Stokke Tripp Trapp if you can, we bought one for each of our boys. It is an investment, but it lasts a lifetime, supports proper posture from day one, and brings baby right to the family table. If budget is a concern, and that is completely reasonable, the IKEA Antilop at around £20 is genuinely excellent, just add a £15 footrest from Amazon. The Joie Multiply is a solid middle ground if you want more features and a few more years than the Antilop without the Stokke price. Tip: Tripp Trapps hold their value brilliantly second-hand, so check Facebook Marketplace and eBay where they often go for £80-120.

Frequently asked questions

When does my baby need a high chair?

When they can sit up unaided with good head and neck control, usually around 6 months when weaning begins. Some babies are ready as early as 4 months.

What should I look for in a high chair?

Proper posture support (feet flat on a footrest, hips at 90 degrees), easy cleaning (minimal crevices), and safety (five-point harness, crotch post, stable base).

Should I use a tray or pull the high chair up to the table?

Feeding therapists and dietitians increasingly recommend chairs that bring baby right up to the family table rather than using a tray. It helps babies feel included in family mealtimes and supports a healthy relationship with food.

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