Review of the children's chairs market for feeding: design features, ergonomics and security requirements, range of models, manufacturers, price range
When the child is fulfilled half a year, he sits quite confidently. Approximately at the same time he is beginning to teach to more adult food. Therefore, it is no longer able to do without a special highchair for feeding, a safe, comfortable, beautiful, taking into account the age characteristics of the baby.
According to constructive features, all chairs for feeding are divided into high (standard) and lightweight (portable). The second is divided into boosters, which put on the chair for adults and attach to it, and attachments attached to the dining table tabletop. You should choose a model of a chalk, based on how safe it is hygienic, compact (if relevant) and comfortable for parents and a child.
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1. MODEL ZUMA: 8 lines of height adjustment, 3rdrovant of the tilt of the back, 2 lines of the tray.
2-3. Model can be used not only as a stool (2), but also as a cradle (3).
4. Insert with a soft insert, which is easy to erase. Price - 7300 rub.
High landing
Let's start with the largest group models at high legs. It includes the products of a variety of design: with adjustable or not adjustable in height seats; Folding and stationary; with a tilt of the back and without it; Transformer chairs that are able to change their purpose as the child grow and turn into a table with a chair, the desk with a chair, a swing, a rocking chair, walkers.
The simplest variant is a high leg, which cannot be adjusted in height and fold. It consists of a seat with a back and railing, legs and steps. The countertop in such models is often absent. Examples of simple chairs without countertops with one position of height: inexpensive (about 800 rubles) model "Antelope" from plastic (seats width - 58cm, depth - 62cm, stool height- 90cm, seat height- 55cm); "Blomes" from a birch massif costing about 2 thousand rubles. (obseka, Sweden).
In our opinion, the chair without his own countertops is somewhat inferior, because "tied" to the dining table. Amodelies with a worktop can "run" throughout the house. On the table top you can not only put a plate with porridge, but also put toys.
IKEA | 
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5-6. Economy chairs (IKEA), not adjustable in height: the practical model "antelope" (5) on metal legs; Stylish product with table and safety belts (6)
7. Highly stationary unregulated model from the array is suitable in order to be constantly "prescribed" in the kitchen, and is intended to those who do not expect from a highchair to feed something more than the opportunity to feed the growing crumb.
8. The toddle of the baby is comfortable and safe. He will be happy to learn to have a "adult".
Models adjustable in height is more convenient in operation. They allow the child to take the right position and during the family meal at the common table, and when the baby dins one (the one who feeds him can sit on a chair of any height), and at the watch or game hours. Buying such a chairs, be sure to check how well the mechanism is running, whether the seat fixation is quite reliable, and make sure that you will be able to quickly and easily raise or lower it. For example, a frequently used telescopic mechanism allows you to move the seat in one movement. But in no case do this when a child is in it. First, set the desired height, make sure that the seat is recorded, and only then put the baby.
By purchasing an adjustable model, you need to select the number of seat height positions. Multimitably two levels: high (100, 106cm) and low (58-60cm- for grown and already quite an independent child). Most often, such furniture items have four or five levels of height adjustment. However, there are many chairs with six-family and even eight levels. For example, the model Chicco Polly (Chicco) for 4200rup., Prima Pappa for 6 thousand rubles, Tatamia for 10 thousand rubles. (OBEG-PEREGO), ZUMA (INGLESINA) in about 6 thousand rubles. (All Italy).
Among adjustable models, wooden chairs, designed in the image and similarity of the staircase, are located. Between two durable racks in the grooves, the seat, footboard and countertop that are installed at different levels are fixed. Such a chair is pleased to use not only small children, but also teenagers. This, for example, Danshair models (Baby Dan, Denmark), Woodline (Bebe Confort, France) approximately for 6 thousand rubles, Swing (Geuther) for 11500 rub., Tip Top (Kettler) for 10 thousand rubles. (both Germany). Interestingly and practical TRIPP TRAPP (Stokke, Norway) product costs about 10 thousand rubles. - a compact stable chair from a beech array with a durable lacquered coating. Seat and footrest can be adjusted not only in height, but also in depth. On such a chair, it is convenient to sit even an adult person.
ABC Comfort
Ergonomics vapors are preferred designs that can be easily "to adapt" to growth, physique and even baby pose. It will not be excessive luxury change in the back of the back. As a rule, the angle of inclination is fixed in three positions: "feeding", "game", "position lying". The back is chosen high enough and wide. A footboard is also needed (adjustable in height), which is supported; Without it, the legs of the baby will simply hang in the air - there is inconvenient in such a pose. The presence of countertops is obvious; It is desirable that her can be moved to a child or, on the contrary, move away from it. A removable tray countertop is easier to contain clean. After removing it, you will be able to make a chairs to the dining table for adults. Significant and such details as restrictive flights (they will help keep dishes on the surface of the table, toys and food residues), small grooves for dishes that give it stability. A soft and comfortable seat will allow to maintain the right posture of children, which is very important for a growing body. The best chairs models have a spacious in-depth seat of an anatomical shape with soft sidewalls. We advise you to pay attention to some "trifles", such as spacious side pockets, allowing you to keep everything you need when feeding.
Many parents want a chair for feeding the baby not only adjustable in height, but also folding. Similar structures are quite compact and mobile. At the form of the form, these chairs can be stored at the wall, behind the cabinet, and also put into the car and go with them to the cottage, visit or travel.
Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer a lot of budget models. So, for example, the folding high chairs "Jung" (Baby Line, Russia) costs 1800 rubles. Not much more expensive than PONY models (2300 rub.) And Star (2800rub.) (Obravi, Italy), Stilo (2100rub.), Futura (3 thousand rubles) (OBE CAM, Italy), PIC-NIC (2500 rub., Inglesina), Happy Snack (2900rub, Chicco), Punto (Neonato, Italy) for 1950rub., Granada and Bravo (each cost about 3 thousand rubles) (Both-Bebe Confort). Graco (USA) is a series of folding chairs Contempo Highchair, each of which costs about 4 thousand rubles. Mass of folding products of lightweight type - approximately 4-5 kg. But there are significantly heavier models: Kevin (Happy Baby, United Kingdom), Tea Time (Graco) weigh 8-10kg.
Prospects for transformation
Often, the thing uniting the dignity of several items is more convenient (it takes less space) and is economically beneficial. It also applies to transformer chairs that turn into a rocking chair, walkers, a table with a chair, a desk with a chair, a stroller or swing.
To transform the chair in the rocking chair on the arcs, it is enough to move towards the wheel or raise them up. Rocking chairs with electric swinging musical mechanism, such as Prima Pappa and Dondolino (wall-perego), cost about 7 thousand rubles. One movement of hand you can easily turn the chair for feeding Tatamia (peg-perego) in a swing.
Most of the transformer chairs "disintegrate" to a pair, consisting of a low table and chairs or parties and a chairs. Plum models typically use two methods of transformation. Recompute with the first high stool is folded in half (this option is more economical, but less convenient, since the connected chair and the table are on the wheels). The second method of transformation is that the highway is removed from the stand, which turns into a table.
As a rule, transformers are significantly heavier than conventional chairs (no less than 8-14 kg), besides, wheels are often absent. Domestic manufacturers produce them mainly from wood, and European is predominantly out of plastic. Price range - from 500-1000 rubles. up to 5-6 thousand rubles. You can call the models "Sun" for 2 thousand rubles. and "Mishutka" for 2400 rubles. (Both Globex, Russia), Activa (Jane, Spain, 4500rub.), COMPONIBILE (NEONATO) for 4500rup., Jupiter (Brevi) for 5 thousand rubles, Sit N Play (Litaf, Israel) for 3 thousand rubles.
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Bebe Confort | 
Bebe Confort |
9. The ergonomic highchair for feeding from the beech massif is able to grow with the child. Price - 7750 rub.
10.The classic chair from the wood array is needed a soft pad.
11. This model will accompany the kid from 6 months to 10 years, corresponding to the needs of the child at every stage of development.
12.Side has a small slope. Soft upholstery creates maximum comfort. On the back there is a pocket for napkins.
Portable option
Alternative to high stools, attached models and boosters. The name "mounted" speaks for itself. This chairs are attached to the dining table for adults, it is easy to fold, and it takes very little space. Custol design is attached with the clips arranged by the type of clamp. Special gaskets allow you to protect the surface of the table. Safety provides durable straps or belts, reliably holding the baby in the chair. We call, for example, Dinette models (Brevi), Hippo (Chicco), Basic (Bebe Confort), Chair Li (Litaf). They cost about 2000-2500rub.
However, such models are suitable only for very small children (age-6-18 months), weighing no more than 15 kg. So, the mass of the RELAX model (Bebe Confort) is 1,4kg, and its dimensions (GSM) - 735637cm. There are more compact solutions.
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13-14. Children's highchair (13) can become a practical alternative to plastic furniture, which is most often used for young children. Compact and ergonomic folding TRIPP TRAPP (14) model is convenient for both five-month crumbs and adults. For kids, it is recommended to purchase a soft seat and safety handrail.
15-16.Vam Like spending evenings together, and no dinner do without the smallest family member? Then pay attention to portable models of lightweight type that can be used not only at home, but also on travels. The SARFORS folding model is used as a booster attached to an adult chair (15), and as an outdoor option (16).
Another variety of portable chairs, booster. Such a model (in size it is a little more children's car chairs) can be put on almost any adult chair and attach to it with belts. The main thing is that this chair (necessarily with four legs and a smooth wide rigid seat) was as stable as possible. The main advantages of boosters, as well as hinged chairs, is compactness and mobility. Along with the mounted, they are folded and, if necessary, placed in a road bag or a suitcase. Bunders are adjusted in height (two or four installation levels). They almost always include a removable, also often adjustable tray table. Automotive with a chair "Jungle Forest" (Fisher-Price, USA) produced a game board panel, which will help take the baby and improve the shallow motility of his fingers. The price of such a chair-toys is about 4 thousand rubles., But in principle, the booster can be purchased for 2000-2500rub.
Booster is designed for children from 6-8 months to 3 years. Buying it, carefully read the instructions, as many models are designed for children weighing up to 15kg. Asidery Safety Seat (Babybjorn, Sweden) is suitable even for five-year-old children, if you remove the fence.
As a rule, the models are equipped with internal retaining belts and T-shaped front protective fence that does not allow the child to fall out of the chair. For the convenience of the baby there is also a high back, armrests and a soft liner. Lightweight, bright chairs made of plastic, it is not difficult to clean, and the folding seat of FOLD-SEAT (Molto, Spain) can be even served in a washing machine. Highchairs are boosters in the range of manufacturers such as Safety 1st (Netherlands), The First Years (USA), Mothercare (United Kingdom), CasualPlay (Spain), Babybjorn, Cam, Fisher-Price, Litaf, Molto.
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17.Drubcins may have restrictions on the thickness of the countertops (for example, 15-63mm). Therefore, if the countertop is thicker, make sure that you can fix the selected chairs on it. It can not be attached to a glass or inlaid countertop, as well as to the tables with one support in the middle (they are capable of tipping over).
18-19. Model Polly (Chicco): 7 levels of height, steady frame, removable tray (18) and soft seat with a five-point adjustable belt (19). Price, from 4500 rub.
20. The Tatamia Model-Transformer can be used for different purposes by installing the seat in one of four possible positions: for food, games, recreation and sleep. Tatamia is easy to move around the apartment with the help of wheels that are easy to fix.
Safety regulations
Safety of chairs ensure primarily three or five-point belts. The first pass between the legs of the baby (central belt) and around the belt. Often, instead of the central strap for the separation of legs, a built-in anatomical insert resembling lever is used. The second is equipped with an additional strap passing through the shoulders. According to experts, five-point belts are more reliable. However, they limit the freedom of movements of the child, so it is worth choosing belts adjustable in length. For example, in the PRIMA PAPPA (Peg-Perego) model, the regulator sets five versions of the length of the belt, and the central strap is designed taking into account the anatomical features of small children. Do not forget to check the reliability of locks.
Pay special attention to the stability of the entire design. So that the chair does not overturn over, his legs should be widely placed. There are models with a panel at the bottom and without it. The panel increases the storing stability, which is especially relevant, if the child is very moving and can dig it. Make sure that there are no gaps in the chalk design, in which the curious baby will certainly shove his fingers.
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Bebe Confort | 
Bebe Confort |
21.The set of most chairs for feeding includes a tabletop (sometimes removable) with sides. What she is wider, the more convenient to the baby there is and playing.
22-24. The muggy upholstery of the folding model Omega gently caresses the skin of the baby, and the removable tray is not difficult to wash. Two front rollers help easily move the chair (22). The seat is equipped with a separator insert. Five-point adjustable belts guarantee complete safety (23). The footboard has two height positions (24).
In the range of highchairs, there are models with rollers and without them. Single side, model without rollers on metal struts with rubberized parts that prevent glide, is clearly safer. Scriminator, such a chairs are harder to move around the apartment. Having preferred a mobile model, make sure the rollers have a stopper and easily put on the brakes.
If you have little space in the kitchen or you plan to often take a chair to the country or to other trips, choose a lightweight model that can be folded. Before you buy it, try to make it several times in the store. As a rule, such models are equipped with a handle, and the folding mechanism is triggered if you press the button or delay the handle. Make sure you can do it easily and quickly, and most importantly, check the presence and serviceability of the lock so that the chair suddenly does not work out. Sklad's chair is often attached to a special bag for transportation, thanks to which it will be even more comfortable to use it.
Matter primary
The editors thanks the network of salons "Kangaroo" and TD "Olyant" for help in the preparation of the material.