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All About Baby Highchairs
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by: Martin Smith
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Baby highchairs are not necessary for your child if
s/he is under six months of age. Although some companies make them so they
recline for infants, they are not necessary until your child is able to sit
up. The choice is yours.
Highchairs currently come with all kinds of features that are really more
for the parent or caregiver than the child. Although the nicely padded seat
covers make the seats comfortable. Some highchairs have wheels to make them
easier to move however this is not necessary. Some are now coming with
height adjustable mechanisms to accommodate your child’s growth and to be
able bring the baby closer to the table. There are also adjustable foot
rests to accommodate your child’s growth as well.
Most now fold for easy storage.
Highchairs now can be converted into play tables. Some of them have an
insert that fits over the tray to give you baby a place to play. The
feeding tray on many models come with an inset cup/bottle holder and some
models have extra large feeding trays.
The base of the highchair should be broad and stable to help prevent the
highchair from tipping. If your child leans over the side the chair could
tip and injure your child. It is best then to teach your child to sit up
all the time. Many highchairs are now foldable for easy storage.
When looking at highchairs some people express opinions about what the
highchair is made of. There are all wood chairs that tend to not be
adjustable in height. There are metal framed highchairs with plastic trays
and their are highchairs that are plastic.
There are things you can do to make the highchair safe place to be. Never
leave your child unattended to go grab a bib, food, or answer the phone. It
only takes a second for your baby to have an accident. You should have
everything ready before putting your child in the chair.
Your child should always be strapped into the highchair without exception.
The feeding tray will not prevent your baby from slipping under it and
falling to the floor and possibly incurring an injury. If an older child
slips under the tray they could get stuck and be injured.
If your high chair folds be sure that when you open it, that it locks in
open position. If the chair collapses your baby could be hurt. This can be
prevented with periodic checks of all parts of the chair.
Do not place the highchair near any place that the baby could push off from
and possibly have an accident. Also do not place your baby’s chair near any
wires that can be pulled on. All cords should be out of reach anyway.
When putting the feeding tray in place be sure to watch your child’s
fingers. They could be pinched or severely cut. Also be sure the lock
catches by tugging on the tray gently. It will not hold your child in place
but if it is loose or doesn’t catch, your child if not strapped in could
fall and get hurt.
Wear of the high chair can be hazardous. If the vinyl cover over foam is
torn the baby could ingest small pieces of foam. Worn locking mechanisms
could prevent the tray from staying in place. All belts and clasps should
be checked for fraying or tears. The clasps for missing pieces or cracks.
Cracked or chipped trays could cause injury or harbor germs. This type of
check should be done before purchasing a second hand chair as
well.
About the Author:
Martin Smith is a successful
freelance writer providing advice for consumers on purchasing a variety
of Baby Crib Bedding and more! His numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched resource
of interesting and relevant information.
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