Pappa high chair

Baby food high chair: which one to choose? 

Il baby food it is an indispensable accessory that will accompany your child to discover food and, subsequently, will allow him to sit at the table with the grown-ups. 

All new parents know this: after buying the furniture for the bedroom and having checked off the list infant beds, changing tables, wardrobes, box and everything you need for the baby's arrival, it's time to choose the high chair too. But, before buying it, there are a number of factors to consider when choosing which model is best for your family's needs. Here are the main characteristics that a good highchair must have: 

• Stability and safety: from 6 months of age, babies begin to discover the world around them and, often, it is difficult to stop them! This is why it is essential that the highchair is sturdy and stable and that there is never the risk that it can be tipped over or removed. Regardless of the model you choose, make sure it has all the safety guarantees: opt for models equipped with 5-point safety belts with crossed straps (such as those of the stroller) to be passed both between the legs of the child and around the waist, to avoid the risk of him falling or slipping out of the chair. 
• Choose a high chair that accompanies your baby's growth. Some models, such as the Evolu and Kitgrow evolutionary high chairs of the Belgian brand Childhome, are designed to follow the development of the child: they can be adjusted in height to become a real chair for adults to use at home! 
• Comfort: it is essential that the high chair is comfortable and welcoming for the baby. In this way your little one will be able to feel at ease in every situation and enjoy the moment of the meal in the most peaceful way possible. 
• Easy to clean: since the high chair will get dirty very often, it is preferable that all its components (seat, tray, footrest) are quick and easy to wash. So opt for a model with removable or waterproof padding and covers. It is important that the front tray is also removable so that it can be easily cleaned.
• Furthermore, it must comply with the strict safety standards described in the UNI EN 14988-1: 2006 standard. 

Baby food high chairs: how to use them safely

Although it may seem obvious, when using a high chair it is essential to follow the rules of behavior that first of all guarantee the safety of your baby and safeguard his health. Here are some important ones safety rules which is good to observe: 

• Secure the baby with seat belts so that your baby cannot move and risk falling out of the high chair. When it starts to grow up, however, be careful that it is unable to unfasten the seat belts on its own.
• Place the high chair in a safe area and make sure there are no sharp objects or furniture nearby.
• Never leave your baby alone in the high chair. Even if it's tempting to leave to take care of something else, avoid doing it. Your child can use his high chair to draw or play, as well as for food, but the important thing is that he is not left alone. 
• Make sure you have adjusted the height of the high chair so that the child is unable to touch the table with their feet. If you place it near the table at the wrong height, there is a risk that the child may push it with their feet by tipping backwards. 

When to buy the baby food seat

But when is the right time to buy it? The most suitable age to start using the high chair is around the sixth month: this phase is a very important stage in the child's growth path because it coincides with the weaning phase, that is the transition from milk to the first meals. 

It is precisely in this moment of motor development that your child will learn to sit alone and that is why it is so important to offer him a comfortable and safe place to eat, play and enjoy every moment of sharing around the table while staying at the same height as the children. adults and thus feeling part of the family.