Baby chair for feeding

Since the introduction of the first complementary foods, the baby needs to acquire highchair for feeding. The quality of this product depends on how easily and quickly the baby adapts to eat their own food.

There is a huge selection of models and modifications of children's chairs for feeding from both natural and synthetic materials. Models differ in functional content and originality of design, in terms of safety and service life. There are several advantages to using high chairs:

1. Safety use. A child who eats in a special stool is less prone to injury associated with involuntary jumping.
2. Convenience. Modern highchairs for children take into account the development of the baby, his growing body. The cape on the seat and tray (tabletop) are made of easily washable materials. For the smallest, there is an insert in the chair that can be removed as the child grows up.
3. Functionality. Most models of this piece of children's furniture have additional options, they can be used not only for feeding, but also for games, creativity (drawing, modeling), rest (chaise longue, swing), and storage of toys. Some models can be used as children grow, as a chair and a separate table.
4. The way of socialization. Through the use of highchairs for feeding, the baby can see what all family members are doing, taking part in a common meal.

There are four main types of high chairs:

• folding;
• transformers;
• suspended or road chairs;
• transforming chairs;
• multifunctional centers.

From the standpoint of the family budget, the most economical option is to purchase folding chairs for feeding. This piece of children's furniture differs in the convenience of storage. The seat can be easily folded after each feeding, when assembled, it takes up a lot of space due to the design. This model is less stable compared to others. The legs of the chair are made of either plastic or metal pipes. The latter option is most preferable in terms of life.

Suspended or road chairs are distinguished by a high degree of ease of their operation, allowing young parents to be mobile. This option is suitable for visits to visit, long trips. The road chair has no legs, there is a special attachment to the horizontal surface, they are compact, due to which the furniture for the baby can be easily transported. Table for a child can be a window sill, a common table with parents.

The original and practical kind of hanging chairs is a chair-pad (booster), which is easy to fasten on any chair. No wonder that in translation from English its name means helper. An indispensable thing for long journeys and small premises.

Children's chairs transformers have different modifications depending on the model. Some of them can be used as a separate table and chair for children, having previously taken apart the transformer or added a special nozzle: an arc with toys to diversify the feeding process.

Despite the variety of models children's chairs and tables for feeding, there are nuances that must be remembered to choose the best option, taking into account the needs and financial possibilities of parents.

Do not save on the safety of the baby.

It is important that the chair had reliable and stable legs. If the wheels are provided for them, then they must have special stupors - clamps. Unfolding the chair should be easy, nothing should interfere, creak and jam.

Like any other furniture for the little ones, at the highchair there can be no sharply protruding elements the surface of the table and chair should be smooth, the lines - smooth, should not stick out screws, screws; the materials from which the high chair is made should be distinguished by their durability and be environmentally friendly.

A stool liner is recommended to take one that is made of easily washable materials that allow the baby’s skin to breathe even in hot weather.

According to expert opinion, the best models of high chairs are those that combine safety, reliability, environmental friendliness and ergonomics. The baby in the furniture for feeding should be comfortable, interesting.

Baby chair for feeding - this is one of the important pieces of furniture for the baby after the bed. Therefore it is necessary to take a responsible attitude towards his choice.

If you purchase a chair for newborns whose age is less than one month, then it is better that the chair has the following characteristics:

1. Must have a comfortable liner for the newborn.
2. Have a swing function to rock the baby.
3. The back of the chair should take a reclining and reclining position, since children under 6 months are not allowed to sit.
4. The presence of five-point seat belts.
5. Regulation of a step and level of a chair.
6. The presence of an arc for the game. Little baby knows the world through the game, the presence of toys allows her to better adapt to the chair.

For children aged 6 months and older, it is recommended to purchase models with the following characteristics:

1. Stable and durable. From 6 months, children begin to sit, but their movements are still involuntary, so you need to pay special attention to safety (belts, a divider between the legs, the presence of stupor-locks on the legs of the chair, 4 wheels).
2. A place for the development of not only eating habits, but also creative abilities (drawing, modeling), fine motor skills. Therefore, the tabletop should be large and removable, easy to clean, have a place for glass, bumpers.
3. Well, when the chair is adjusted according to the height of the child (the back of the back, the distance from the child to the tabletop, steps, layout levels).
4. The child should be comfortable and interesting to be in such a chair, so it is good when the removable cover has an interesting color, soft to the touch and made of breathable materials. Seat belts should have soft lining so that the belts do not squeeze the child’s handles.

Additionally, parents are advised to pay attention to the dimensions of the high chair in a disassembled and folded form, so that it is not bulky. This is especially important when it comes to small kitchen.

Baby chairs for feeding are from birth and from 5-6 months. The advantages of the first are saving money and space, since the high chair can be used as a chaise longue for baby games. In such models there is always a liner that repeats the back of the child, the back of the chair is adjusted to the prone position. The presence of an arc with toys and built-in classical music makes this object almost indistinguishable from a deck chair.

In most models for newborns there is a spacious basket for toys at the bottom. The disadvantages of using models for newborns are a lesser degree of stability compared to sun loungers, the lack of a hood to hide a child from the sun, low mobility in terms of being able to take it out of town or to visit, weight over 10 kg.

Compared with chairs for children from 5-6 months, there are drawbacks: a shorter period of use (up to 3 years against 5).

Accessories play an important role in the selection and use of furniture for feeding. It is necessary that they are not only convenient to use, but also made of safe materials. When a child sits, most of all comes into contact with the back of the chair, it is she who is most susceptible to contamination after the table top. Therefore, it is good if the case is made of materials that are easy to wash and breathe.

Pad will allow the chair to serve for a long time and keep it clean, even if the child wants to sit in panties. It is recommended to choose lining of oilcloth.

Convenient washable surface and replaceable liner are real magic wands for the hostess.

In the production of high chairs for feeding used a variety of materials: both the most modern and classic. Parents who care for safety prefer chairs, the legs and frame of which are made of lightweight metal. There are models made entirely of solid wood, but they can crack over time or smell because of poor-quality varnishing.

Models made of plywood and laminated chipboard attract with their low price, but they do not have such a degree of protection as chairs made of plastic coatings and pipes or metal pipes, differ in a rather poor design, in comparison with analogues from modern materials. The lines of chairs made of plywood and laminated chipboard are non-flowing and streamlined. But this piece of furniture is distinguished by good quality and will resemble the childhood of parents.

The price of a highchair for children depends on the functional content, the quality of the materials used in its manufacture, on the manufacturer's fame. There are both budget options and expensive models.

The most economical options are made by domestic manufacturers. These are wooden high chairs-desks, which consist of two main elements: a desk-desk and a chair with a removable tabletop. They are made of laminated chipboard. This model has 3 levels of regulation, a weaker security system, a non-removable tabletop, and is cumbersome. The price of the model starts from 1.2 thousand rubles.

More functional and reliable models of folding chairs for feeding cost from 4.5 thousand rubles. and higher. The legs of the chair are made of lightweight metal, there are 7 levels of height adjustment, 3 point safety harness, removable table top, the distance of which is adjustable, the back of the chair has three positions, the position of the foot rest is not adjustable.

The price of transformer chairs starts from 7.5 million rubles. and can reach up to 30 thousand rubles.The price of multifunctional chairs can exceed 45 thousand rubles.

Manufacturers of children's high chairs for feeding vary by country of origin: among the high-chair options, the leaders are domestic producers (cost up to 4 thousand rubles). Foreign-made chairs are more expensive, but they are also more functional and safe.

The leaders among manufacturers are Happy baby, Bloom Fresco, Peg perego, Chicco, Cam. Basically it is Italian manufacturers. Model chairs differ not only in terms of comfort, but also in design. Vlum Fresco chairs have a trendy, egg-shaped design. Per Perego - different compactness and variety of colors (model Tatamia and Siesta).

The leaders among the high-class high chairs and according to consumer reviews are the chairs of the Happy baby company (especially the William model). Chicco products are not lagging behind in functionality and popularity (experts and premium consumers recommend paying attention to the Polly magic highchair).

The chairs of the manufacturer Cam have a more attractive price for the consumer, but they are characterized by less interesting design execution. Plus, the quality of accessories is not characterized by experts as good in terms of durability.

Consumers pay special attention to the functions and safety of children's furniture. Design less accounted for in user reviews.

The greatest preference is given to multifunctional models and models for newborns. Models for newborns are often criticized for the instability of the arc for toys, which falls out.

Reviews of folding chairs are not always unambiguous, there are comments to the wheels, legs: too wide apart, do not allow to put directly to the table, removable cover (inability to wipe, you only need to wash, quickly breaks). Remarks to accessories are associated with their low quality, rapid loss of appearance, lack of durability. Some consumers say that folding chairs can only be used for a period of less than three years.

There are reviews that indicate that the child refused to eat in the multifunctional transformer high chair and preferred a simpler option for eating from ikea. This can be explained by the preferences of the child. At the age of more than one year, the highchair is better to choose with the child, who already after one year has his favorite toys and colors. Therefore, the highchair is no exception.

Consumers mainly focus their choices on reviews on the Internet. Regardless of the price category of the product, they prefer to purchase it in online stores, which is explained by the low mobility of young mothers and the availability of information on the World Wide Web.

Despite the abundance of Italian-made plastic and metal baby chairs for feeding, there is a steady group of consumers who are interested in premium-class chairs made from solid wood. At the same time, consumers do not want to sacrifice functionality for the sake of environmental friendliness. First of all, they are interested in the safety of the child and the ability to use the high chair for several years.

For lovers of craft there are a large number of drawings for the manufacture of high chairs for feeding. These are mainly plywood models. They can make dads or grandfathers who have golden hands and have the appropriate parts.

And what to do if the mother or grandmother of the child is not devoid of creativity and also wants to make a convenient and practical thing for your baby, which will allow you to be mobile and ready for long journeys?

The easiest way is to tailor a hinged chair.

This will require the following materials:

• 2 cuts of dense fabric measuring 1.5 meters each. The first cut can be made of cotton, flax or other fabric with a washable coating.This will be the part that the child will sit on. The second cut may be of lining fabric (wrong side of the product). It is better if the fabrics differ in color, but are the same color range.
• 3 carbine buckles;
• 2.5 meters of slings;
• thread, scissors, sewing machine.

Instead of a sling, you can use braid or sew the belts yourself from the cuts. But in the first case it will be easier to replace the torn belts. Therefore, it is better to purchase slings and carbines in addition to spare parts.

Below is a drawing on sewing and assembly of the product.

When sewing a product, you need to remember that it is attached to the back of the chair, fastened by the straps, and the width of the pocket in which the baby sits depends on the width of the chair. Therefore, the diagram provides for the fold, the fabric must be bent and stitched. For safety reasons, the straps do not fall off, loops are provided. By following this simple assembly and sewing instructions for a product, you can make a practical hanging chair.

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