Best High Chairs UK (2026)

A budget standalone chair like the IKEA Antilop here covers the essentials cheaply but lacks adjustability. A multi-functional chair like the Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus or Silver Cross Gourmet here adds features like reclining, height adjustment and folding for storage. A transitional chair like the Stokke Tripp Trapp or Cybex Lemo here is the priciest option but converts from a baby seat into a chair that lasts into adulthood.

Child nutrition consultant Charlotte Stirling-Reed advises your baby needs to be sitting in an upright position and able to hold their head and neck steady before starting, which is usually from around six months. Always sit with your baby when offering food, especially finger foods, and never leave them unattended in a highchair.

Look for the EU safety directive EN 14988:2017, which sets specific standards for children's highchairs. Beyond that, Charlotte Stirling-Reed recommends checking the height of the seat back for support, whether the harness is a secure three- or five-point design, how solidly the tray attaches, and whether a footrest is included to stop your child slumping.

If you regularly visit family or friends without a highchair, or eat out often, a compact travel chair like the Chicco Pocket Snack here is genuinely useful and easy to pack. Most attach to an adult dining chair with straps, though it's worth checking compatibility with the furniture you'll actually be using it on.