Highchairs buying guide for UK parents
Short answer: A highchair is a raised seat with a harness for mealtimes. Choose one that fits your space and your baby's stage, and use it as the instructions say.
What is a highchair?
A raised seat with a harness for mealtimes. It is used from weaning, which the NHS says starts at around 6 months, unless the chair has a newborn recline mode.
How to choose
- Use the harness every time.
- Check how it cleans and folds.
- Check whether the tray and footrest adjust as your child grows.
Common questions
- When do I need a highchair?
- How do I choose a highchair?
- Do I need a highchair?
- How long can you use a highchair?
- When should I buy a highchair?
- Can I buy a second-hand highchair?
- Highchair buying checklist
- Is a highchair safe for a newborn?
What the guidance says
- The NHS says weaning, introducing solid foods alongside breast milk or first infant formula, starts when your baby is around 6 months old.
Shop at Baby Kingdom
- Nova Highchair Accessory Pack
- Nova Maison 7 in 1 Highchair
- Switch Multi Function Highchair Tray
- Flip Pro Magic Fold Highchair
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- NHS Start for Life: Weaning (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.