High Chairs
Best High Chairs 2026: Complete Buying Guide
Updated April 5, 2026
Your baby will eat 1,000+ meals in their high chair before they outgrow it. Choose one that's easy to clean, safe, and fits your space.
What to Look For
- Easy cleaning — Removable, dishwasher-safe tray and wipeable seat
- Safety harness — 5-point harness for younger babies, 3-point for toddlers
- Footrest — Adjustable footrest supports proper posture
- Growth — Adjustable height and recline extends usability
Top Picks
Best Overall: Stokke Tripp Trapp
Grows from baby to adult. Solid beech wood, adjustable seat and footrest. The best long-term value despite higher price.
Best for Small Spaces: IKEA Antilop
Under $25, lightweight, and takes up minimal space. Easy to clean — just hose it down.
Best Full-Featured: Nuna ZAAZ
Seamless leatherette seat, air-foam cushion, and magnetic tray attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do babies start using high chairs?
Most babies are ready for a high chair around 6 months, when they can sit upright with minimal support and show interest in solid foods.
How long do babies use high chairs?
Most children use a high chair until age 2-3. Convertible chairs like the Stokke Tripp Trapp can be used as regular chairs well into adulthood.
Is a high chair necessary?
While not strictly necessary, a high chair is strongly recommended for safe, upright feeding. Alternatives include booster seats that attach to dining chairs.
Top High Chairs
Mockingbird
High Chair
$249.00
Itzy Ritzy
High Chair, Bath & Travel Fidget Toy
$9.00
IKEA
IKEA Antilop High Chair
$24.99
Inglesina
Inglesina Fast Table Chair
$69.99
Mockingbird
MockingbirdHigh Chair
$249.00
Munchkin
MunchkinFloat Easy Clean Foldable High Chair
$179.99
Skip Hop
Skip HopEON 4-In-1 Multi-Stage High Chair
$150.99
Stokke
Stokke Tripp Trapp
$299.00
Stokke
StokkeClikk High Chair
$151.20
Stokke
StokkeTripp Trapp High Chair² + Newborn Set
$528.80
UPPAbaby
UPPAbabyCiro High Chair Plush Cushion
$39.99