10 Best Baby High Chairs in the Philippines 2021 - Buying Guide Reviewed by Pediatrician

Dr. Joanna Pamela Cuayo-Estanislao is a pediatrician and child health specialist based in Metro Manila. Doc Joey is passionate about health education and empowering families to become informed advocates of their children's health and wellness. She uses social media to educate and raise awareness about important issues and topics in the field of pediatrics and child care.

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The products we introduce below were carefully curated by the mybest team using the points mentioned in our detailed and thoroughly researched buying guide. For ranks 1 to 3, in addition to the buying guide, we also referred to more than 100 reviews in Lazada to come up with their respective rankings.

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Here are some key points to consider:

1. Select between a regular high chair and a convertible multichair.
2. Look for a detachable tray for easy cleaning.
3. Consider the available space that you have at home.
4. Check the safety features such as weight limit, straps, and anti-skid legs.

For more detailed information, read through our buying guide below.

Feeding your little one will be a breeze once you have a suitable high chair. It should be compatible with her age for a good fit and secure position.  

A regular high chair is perfect for babies 6 months old up until they turn two. It has all the basic parts – a sturdy seat with proper back and side support, safety buckles & straps to keep your baby in place, stable legs, and a wide tray for the feeding bowl, plate, and water bottle. For more comfortability, some high chairs have a padded cushion seat and a footrest. 

Others are built with reclined positions for smaller babies as well as adjustable legs and seat heights to accommodate bigger babies. However, once your baby reaches the height and weight limit of a regular high chair, you would have to look for a bigger chair that will fit them better. 

Meanwhile, your baby will get more use out of a convertible high chair because you can rearrange the parts to suit your baby’s age. You can set it up as a regular high chair for your infant then convert it into a booster seat for a toddler.

A booster seat is a smaller version of a high chair, without the legs. You can strap it on top of a regular dining chair so your baby can eat with you at the table. Some variants come with an extra cushion or padding for the seat. 

Feeding a baby can be messy, especially once you start letting your little one eat independently. It’ll be convenient if the high chair comes with a detachable tray – even better if it’s a tray-within-a-tray feature wherein a lightweight top tray covers the main tray. 

This way, cleaning up after the meal will be easier. You can simply remove the top tray to wipe or wash the crumbs and spills away. It is also an advantage if the seat is wipeable. If the chair has a padded cushion that is made of fabric, check first if it can be removed and machine-washed

Baby high chairs can take up a big floor area in your home. Always check the dimensions of the product to make sure that you have ample space in your dining area for the high chair.

You must be able to maneuver and reach easily for the bowl, spoon, bib, and other feeding essentials while your baby is sitting in the high chair. Some high chairs are foldable, which are ideal if you have limited storage space.

Speaking of space, you can also consider the design and color of the high chair based on the aesthetics of your home. High chairs that are made of wood will not stand out so much and will blend nicely with your furniture. You can also go for a neutral color, so you’ll have the option to use it again for your next baby. 

Apart from the size and design, also check the safety features of the high chair. For example, look into the height and weight limit of the chair. Getting the right chair for your baby’s age will guarantee that the seat will not break and tip over.

The high chair must also have a 5-point safety strap – one that goes across the baby’s shoulders and body, through the legs, and then locks in the middle with a buckle near the crotch. This provides a secure fit, especially with a squirmy baby.

The seat and tray, meanwhile, must have round and smooth edges. Also, the less moving parts, the better – fewer risk of tiny fingers being trapped, pinched, or stuck. Moreover, the chair legs must spread outwards for more stability. They should also be anti-skid. If the high chair has castor wheels for easy gliding inside the house, make sure that it can be locked to keep it in place.

In the YouTube video above by mommy vlogger Nins Po, she shares a step-by-step guide on how to prepare baby food at home. The tutorial also includes a few tips about storing baby food in the refrigerator as well as the proper serving sizes to avoid spoilage.

Ingredients:

• Squash
• Sweet potatoes
• Carrots

Steps:

1. Slice the vegetables and wash them over running water using a strainer
2. Drain the excess water
3. Use a food steamer to cook the vegetables for 30 minutes or until they are tender
4. Then inside the blender, add a few drops of distilled water
5. Add the steamed vegetables (one kind at a time) and then start puréeing – you can add more water to adjust the consistency
6. Always check the texture of the purée to avoid big chunks that may choke your baby
7. After it has cooled down, transfer the puréed vegetables into your food container
8. You can store the homemade baby food in the refrigerator for 1-3 days and inside the freezer for 1-3 months.

If you have some questions on your mind about high chairs, there is no one more qualified to answer them than a board-certified pediatrician! Read on below for Dr. Joey Cuayo's answers to some of the most asked questions on the web.

Babies will generally be ready to sit upright sometime around four to six months of age, but, on average, babies will be able to accomplish this by six months. We will have to check for certain cues to see if the baby can already handle sitting on a high chair. 

Do keep in mind that babies should never be left unattended on high chairs! When they're seated on their chairs, always check that their safety straps are snug and secure. Finally, as much as possible, use high chairs only during meal times.

Babies will generally be ready to sit upright sometime around four to six months of age, but, on average, babies will be able to accomplish this by six months. We will have to check for certain cues to see if the baby can already handle sitting on a high chair. The first is that baby's head and neck should be very stable (without the need for props or assistance) when seated upright.

The second thing to check for is that baby’s shoulders should be straight without the need to support them when they are seated. Baby’s arms should also be able to move about and reach around on their own, with their hands able and ready to grab onto the tray to steady the torso.

Remember, though, the tray is not a restraint; it can, however, be something for your baby to use to stabilize themselves, so do check that the tray is stable and secure). Once your baby is able to achieve this, you'll see that they are able to sit upright with very little support and they are able to use their hands freely to grab food and explore. 

When they are still the ability to sit upright, babies can hold their heads up for a minute or two, but you will then notice them tire if they are not yet ready to sustain the position on their own. You'll see the baby's head droop to the side, and their body will slide a little sideways and down. If you notice that this happens with your baby, it is not yet their time to sit upright.

Please don't be discouraged! Just keep letting them practice in a safe place with your full attention. Their strength will eventually improve, and you will see that your baby is ready.

High chairs that meet safety standards are great to help your child have a safe and enjoyable mealtime. They allow your child the enjoyment of being able to eat and try their hand at feeding themselves while also giving you peace of mind that your child is secure in their seat. 

It also allows them to join you at your family's dining table, which is a delightful experience for both your baby and the rest of the family. Please do make sure they cannot reach anything with their limbs that they can grab or knock over.

Definitely! Like with all your child's things, please try to keep everything clean as possible. Particularly for your baby's high chair and mealtime paraphernalia (plates, bowls, cups, utensils). Since your baby uses these during their eating time, it's good to ensure that everything is clean and sanitized so we can avoid upset tummies. 

It's good to be thorough when cleaning your high chair as well, as food can get stuck in the nooks and crannies of the chair, which can lead to mold developing. When cleaning your high chair and its accessories, standard house cleaning agents are safe and effective. Make sure that the high chair is dry, with no cleaning agent residue, before you place your child on the chair to avoid inadvertent ingestions.

High chairs are a great tool in helping your child get safely started on their solid food journey. Like with any furniture or equipment meant for your baby, please always ensure that the high chair you will be getting for your little one meets safety standards. It's good practice to check online for any recalls or warnings for a particular chair model before (and even after!) making a purchase.

It's also good to be aware that most high chair accidents have been due to falls from when a child attempted to climb into or out of the high chair; when the chair was tipped over as a child pushed back or rocked back and forth while seated in the high chair; or when a component (such as the restraint, tray, or lock) of the high chair failed. 

All of these can be avoided by buying good quality high chairs, using all the safety mechanisms of the chair at all times, checking the high chair periodically for any damages and wear and tear, placing the high chair a safe distance away from other objects and furniture, and never leaving your child unsupervised when on their high chair.

Preparing homemade baby food such as puréed carrots, squash and broccoli allows you to control the ingredients and avoid the preservatives, sugar, and salt that are found in store-bought variants. 

Click the article links below to see our recommended kitchen appliances, tools, and containers that will help you become your little one’s favorite chef at home. 

A baby high chair will help your little one in transitioning from being exclusively breast or bottle-fed to having a proper eating routine. The high chair must be stable so your little one will feel safe and comfortable. It must also have adequate space in your home when in use and when in storage.

You can choose between a regular high chair for a budget-friendly choice or one that is convertible into a booster seat so your baby can use it during her toddler years. With the different options you have online, consider an easy-to-use and quick-to-clean high chair that will make your baby’s mealtime fun and hassle-free.

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Curious to know how we chose the products on our list? Our buying guide was carefully crafted by the mybest team of writers and editors, so we used it as a basis for choosing and rating. For the top 3 product recommendations, we also looked at reviews from Lazada in addition to the buying guide.

*Please note that we did not test the products and were not paid by any of the brands to include their product on the list.

Ratings and Reviews

For each product on the top 3, we looked at and referenced more than 100 reviews, as well as product ratings in Lazada.

Select Between a Regular High Chair and a Convertible Multichair

The choice for the type of high chair to get depends on the preference of the buyer—whether you want a regular one or something that can be used in the child's toddler years. For this reason, we opted not to include this part of the buying guide as 

Look for a Detachable Tray for Easy Cleaning

Saving time and energy is important for all parents, and a detachable tray will help you with just that. Because of this, we gave baby high chairs with detachable trays a higher rating. 

Consider the Available Space That You Have at Home

For this part of the buying guide, the size of the baby high chair to get will depend on the available space you have at home, so we did not include this as a criterion for our ratings.

Check the Safety Features Such as Weight Limit, Straps, and Anti-Skid Legs

For parents' peace of mind, it is important that the high chair has safety features like those mentioned in the section. We gave higher ratings the more features the baby high chair has.