As such, it’s worth getting one that will comfortably fit your baby for this period, and will last the distance. It has a sturdy construction and can take up to 90kg in weight which means it's suitable for adults too. Its simple design means there are no nooks and crannies for bits of food to get trapped in and cleaning takes seconds with an antibacterial wipe. 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 you’re short on space at home, this great-value aluminium highchair is definitely an option to consider. As your child grows, the Nomi becomes a chair that’s perfect for desks, reading, activities at the table, and so much more. This chair will adapt to our children and home for many years and is really good value – it's a keeper that will see us through messy dinners, colouring and crafting sessions and homework at our table for years to come," shared parent tester Ruth, who tested this with their 16-month-old twins (one pictured above). The wheels on the bottom of the legs are great for moving it around the house, but aren’t ideal for storage.You could also opt for a weaning mat, which sits underneath the high chair to catch all the falling food to make cleaning up that little bit easier. The chair is made from low density foam, so it's easy to wipe clean, however this does offer less padding than something like the Chicco Polly Magic Relax, so smaller babies might not be as comfortable as they could be. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Nevertheless, these are minor issues; this is an all-round fantastic high chair, and you really will get your money’s worth for years to come. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Most high chairs fit children up to around three years old, but it’s likely your child will be sitting on a standard dining chair before then – most children will use a high chair from six months to around two years. One of the more expensive high chairs on our list, the Cosatto’s 3Sixti2 features all the bells and whistles other high chairs can only dream of. No tools are needed for this – parents just need to rotate the footrest to allow for greater comfort for your child.Regardless of whether you’re spoon-feeding your baby or going down the path of baby-led weaning, there are a couple of essentials you’ll need. While the chair is slightly on the larger side compared to some on this list, it does fold away neatly for easy storage.