When using a highchair, safety should be your utmost priority.
High chairs provide a whole level of comfort and convenience when feeding
babies and toddlers. It prevents them from moving around unnecessarily and
it keeps them generally safe and secure. Putting your baby in a high chair
also ensures that they are focused only on one task, say, finishing their
food. As such, it’s a great way to develop their concentration.
6 Easy Safety Tips When Using A High Chair
Our personal experience in using a high chair
We’ve put off buying a high chair for our firstborn. We did buy a booster
chair as recommended by our pediatrician but we didn’t expect that he’d
outgrow it so soon. We regretted not having bought a high chair for him
because that would’ve made feeding him easier and, perhaps, even more
enjoyable for him because we could let him “play” with his food or just let
him eat on his own.
Thus, when our second baby started to eat solid food, we thought that buying
him a high chair would be a much wiser decision. So that’s what we did, we
bought him a high chair online and started using it as soon as it arrived.
Using a high chair was definitely a whole new level of convenience during
mealtimes. We can feed our baby more comfortably because it’s just almost
above chest level. No need to stoop down or squat when he is seated on a
regular chair with his nanny.
What we also like about our high chair is the safety and peace of mind that it
provides. Since using it, we have stopped worrying that our baby might get out
of balance and accidentally fall or even minor concerns like spilling his
food.
High chairs are designed for safety
However, while high chairs are designed for maximum safety, you still have to
be very careful and mindful when using them. There are slots and locks that,
if not properly or firmly fastened, can give way and lead to accidents.
We don’t want any of that to happen, of course, so it’s good to keep in mind
these simple tips or guidelines to ensure the well-being of our baby when
sitting in their high chair.
How to maintain safety when using a high chair
Here are some safety tips that you can refer to when buying a high chair or
when you are already using one. Although this list is not exhaustive, most of
these tips are based on our experience and our actual high chair use.
1. You cannot go wrong with a good brand
Let’s admit it, a good brand almost always equates to good quality. Thus, when
choosing or buying a high chair for your child, you can start by looking at
some of the most popular brands out there. Again, don’t just look at the price
or cost alone.
Think of it as an investment, so look at it in the long term. Most good
quality high chairs will last you a long time; your next baby (or babies) may
even be able to use them. That being the case, you have more than recovered
your cost of investment.
2. Your high chair should be made of sturdy material
Just the same, well-known brands don’t have a monopoly on quality. There are a
lot of good options in the market, some high chairs may not necessarily be
manufactured by more familiar or big-name companies. What’s good about these
brands is that they are not as expensive as the more popular ones.
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| Gromast high chair |
To guide you in choosing a non-popular high chair brand, you can start by
checking the material first. It should be made of sturdy plastic, that is it
should be substantially thick, pliable yet firm, and not brittle. You should
also, check for safety features like locks and seat belts; both of which
should be close-fitting or not easily loosened when fastened.
We are currently using a Gromast high chair. I'm not really sure if it's a
popular brand, nevertheless, Mommy Khris and I like its quality. The tray
locks in place securely and the straps or seat belts fasten snugly.
This Gromast high chair is also made of durable plastic, which gives us a lot
of confidence when using it for our youngest baby. What's also good about the
model that we bought is that you could dismantle the lower half portion which
will then double as a small table.
3. The bolts should be tight
Most high chairs (or even furniture) nowadays come disassembled. It’s up to
you to assemble them yourself. When buying these types of high chairs, such as
in stores when there are products on display, make sure to check the bolts.
You should be able to tighten the bolts well so that no component of the high
chair would accidentally yield or fall off.
4. It should have comfortable padding
Check that it has adequate padding to ensure that your baby will not have
accidental bumps or scratches when in the high chair. In particular, the back
portion should be padded as well as the part of the high chair where the legs
of your baby hang.
Furthermore, the padding should be made of airy material and not one that
accumulates heat to avoid sweating which can lead to discomfort.
5. Make sure all locks are secured
When you are using a high chair or when your baby is seated on it, make sure
that all locks are securely and tightly fastened. That means the seat belt, as
well as the tray, are locked firmly.
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| The locks should be secured well |
This might seem like a basic reminder but you would be surprised how some
people overlook or take this for granted. The result can be disastrous with
your baby falling on the floor and bumping his head. Again, we don’t want that
to happen.
6. Keep a close eye on your baby
This is a very important reminder. Don’t ever leave your baby alone in the
high chair even when you’ve made sure that all locks are secure. Always keep
an eye on your baby and concentrate fully when feeding your infant.
Epilogue
A high chair is your best piece of equipment if you want to keep your baby
safe and secure during feeding time or when you just want to keep your little
one from running around too much when you are doing something else.
However, like any other contraption, settling for a low-quality high chair or
not using it properly can mean disaster. Thus, always be mindful of its proper
use so that your child is truly free from accidents when seated in a high
chair.
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