I’m a Less-Sleep-Deprived New Mom Thanks to This Bassinet I’m a Less-Sleep-Deprived New Mom Thanks… Saves your floors: Catches food dropped or thrown by bub, so no more ruined carpets and stained floorboards! The Best Family-Friendly Board Games, According to Experts The Best Family-Friendly Board Games, Ac… Then, depending on the size and independence of your child, you may want to switch to a booster seat on an adult chair. Many multifunctional and transitional highchairs adjust in height, so you can bring the chair right up to the table. How much does a highchair cost? Upright: Slight slope | Footrest: Yes | Convertible: High chair to chair to optional kitchen helper | Size: Folding | Easy to clean: Removable tray and dishwasher-safe tray insert

At the inexpensive end of the spectrum are the budget chairs. These tend to be standalone highchairs (intended to be used by themselves using a plastic tray, instead of being pulled up to a table), short on adjustability features and elaborate design – favouring instead a functional simplicity that often, incidentally, means they’re much easier to clean. Protects dogs: Catchy doesn't mean less treats for our fur babies, it just means the right treats. There are many common baby foods that can be harmful to dogs (such as grapes, raisins & avocado). Catchy allows families to control & monitor what their fur babies are eating, to avoid upset tummies and unwanted weight gain.The Best Swim Diapers According to Parents and Swim Teachers The Best Swim Diapers According to Paren… Saves your food: Made from non-toxic, BPA- free, PVC-free and food-safe material, so you can save dropped food (that would otherwise get wasted on the floor) and re-offer it to baby or save it for later! Babies often learn what and how to eat by watching their parents and siblings eat too”, she says. “It’s more likely that they will happily accept foods that they see you gobbling up yourself.” We have the Mountain Buggy one for use away from home - it’s brilliant. A little big for our 8 month old still but it works fine." Recommended by Mumsnetter BerthaYoung Our verdict

Upright seat: Yes | Footrest: No | Convertible: No | Size: Attaches to table or counter; compact; good for travel | Easy to clean: Spot clean or remove cover and machine wash While it may just seem like just a place to pop your child while they eat, there's more to what makes the best highchair than just how it looks. Parents want one that is easy to clean after messy mealtimes - because food will get into every little nook and cranny! - as well as straps that are safe and a good size tray. But there are a host of other extra features that you can look out for too. Three available modes, with all accessories included in the price: newborn bouncer with toy bar, weaning high chair and toddler seat Doubles as a footrest: Catchy doubles as a footrest for toddlers to provide that foot support that is so important for focused eating. Catchy is made from a waterproof and durable material, making it very easy to clean. No need to remove it between meals, simply wipe it clean in place (just like you clean the highchair tray) and it's good to go for the next meal. You can see Catchy Co-Founder, Rachel’s, cleaning demonstration & tips here.We have a Stokke steps and LOVE it! It looks stylish, It’s easy to clean and has a foot rest. Highly recommend!” Loved by Mumsnetter AfternoonTea12 Our verdict When adjusted correctly, your child is ensured a comfortable and ergonomic seating position at any age. I had a mimzy highchair and it was fab, but it was recommended to me as little one has hip dysplasia and its really wide. It could be a pain to clean but all the padding comes off and goes in the washing machine which I used to do once a week (normally Sunday after dinner and then it would be dry by Monday dinner time after nursery)."(Recommended by Mumsnetter ItsSnowJokes) Our verdict

Type: Aluminium high chair which clips onto tables| Materials: Aluminium; rubber; fabric | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love

The different types of highchairs

It’s a good idea to read up on their specs before choosing one to make sure you’ll be able to use it safely. It’s helpful when travel chairs collapse to a portable size and many come with their own carry cases or shoulder straps to help with this. Along with safety, we looked at how easy the high chairs were to assemble, fold and unfold, and clean. From starting solids all the way up until they are out of a high chair. Catchy is designed to be used for the full duration that your little human is in a high chair.