For maximum comfort, the seat reclines flat and the footrest can be adjusted to transform the chair into a day bed for your baby. The seat then detaches and acts as a booster seat, either with or without the tray table; or, the seat can be removed completely, giving your child a seat in which to sit and play, or the option to sit up at the table. There are hidden wheels on the legs so you can manoeuvre the chair with ease, and the highchair can also be folded down, which is helpful if you're short of space.

Many high chairs are designed for babies who can support themselves, although a handful can be used as reclining seats for younger babies until they’re ready for weaning. It boasts a functional but modern design and is incredibly lightweight, meaning that if you need to move it around the kitchen it's an absolute breeze. Multi-use – A lot of highchairs can now be converted into various formats – from traditional highchair to booster seat and child seat – as your little one grows. My 3-year-old Archie thought it was the perfect reading chair and once all the babies are out of a highchair I imagine it will be perfect for a quiet corner. If you’re short on space at home, this great-value aluminium highchair is definitely an option to consider.

There’s a recline option, too, which means it can be used by babies from as young as three months, when they start to show an interest in wanting to sit upright and join you at the table, but can’t quite support themselves. When considering where to locate your highchair, ensure that the floor surface is level and that the chair is positioned away from any trailing wires or window furnishings which could be grasped or entrap your child. When changing it into the toddler chair, you’ll need to put in a bit more effort – the straps must be pulled out completely and the foam padded seat comes off. You can use a handy cable tie to hang plant lamp panels or use sticky 3M double-sided adhesive devices to hide them under shelves/cabinets. The harness offers extra security – this is considered an “extra” and is perhaps something (in our opinion) that should just be included as standard.

This 3-in-1 adjustable wooden baby high chair grows with your child and can be used from 6m - 10 years with or without the tray and up to 10 years as an every day junior chair.Ours was the Clover Green option, but the selection of hues will likely work in most kitchens and dining rooms. The neutral design means it will blend in well with most kitchen or dining room decor – our tester especially loved the wooden legs.

However, we’re particularly keen on the compact Pocket Snack booster seat from Chicco because it’s height-adjustable – in fact, it has four height positions – and its tray can be placed in three positions, or it can be removed completely. If they're old enough to run around, stair gates are another way to keep your little one secure whilst allowing them to explore their surroundings.

Our home testers also commented on the fact the most upright reclined mode felt a little too reclined. The soft, padded PVC-lined chair not only offers a bouncy cushioned seat, but it’s removable and wipeable, and has an adjustable back rest for maximum comfort.