how much to spend on high chair

1. What is the average cost of a high chair?
2. Is a high chair really necessary?
3. What age is a high chair for?
4. Which is better high chair or booster seat?
5. What should I look for when buying a high chair?
6. How long do kids use high chairs?
7. Do babies need footrest on high chair?
8. Should I put a high chair on registry?

What is the average cost of a high chair?

How Much Does a High Chair Cost? Typical costs: MySimon.com[1] indicates that basic high chairs run less than $70; midrange high chairs $70-$150; and high-end high chairs $150 and up.

Is a high chair really necessary?

High chairs are recommended by many parents (and their parents too) for the level of safety and convenience that they offer. This is because they have been designed specifically for feeding time, and therefore will keep your child in place whenever they eat.

What age is a high chair for?

Most recommend waiting until a baby is 6 months old before using a high chair. This is a good starting point, but you'll want to make sure your baby is ready.

Which is better high chair or booster seat?

A: Once your baby can sit up consistently without falling over (sometime between 9 and 12 months), he can move to a booster seat. But the longer you can keep your child safely strapped in his high chair, the better. ... On the same note, never leave your child unattended in a high chair or booster seat.

What should I look for when buying a high chair?

High chair safety tips to remember

• Look for a wide, well-balanced footprint. ...
• Legs should be sturdy and not too wide-set. ...
• Always follow height and weight guidelines. ...
• Always make sure baby is buckled up. ...
• If your high chair has casters or wheels, make sure they lock. ...
• Never leave baby unattended in the chair.

How long do kids use high chairs?

Your critter will probably be ready for a booster seat at around 18 months, but if she seems happy in her high chair, there's no need to move her until around 24 months.

Do babies need footrest on high chair?

A footrest is really an essential option on high chairs as it allows your baby to sit more comfortably in an upright position and support themselves better.

Should I put a high chair on registry?

Don't just register for infant gear.

And look for items that will grow with your child, such as a high chair that evolves into a booster seat or bottles that come with a convertible sippy attachment.