In the first half of the year the baby has no special problems with feeding. Breastfeeding does not require any additional adaptations. But at the age of six months comes the time of complementary feeding and mothers begin to search for a highchair for feeding. In this article, we will consider the design options and advantages of different types of this accessory.
How to choose a highchair: variations on a theme
Today it is difficult to imagine how our mothers could do without this miracle device. After sitting the crumb in a comfortable chair and quietly feeding him - it's a chance for my mother to sit for a while. Before choosing a chair for feeding, you need to familiarize yourself with possible options and find the right one for yourself. What offers us a modern market of children's accessories.
- Highchair-swing for feeding. A very good model, if there is enough space in the kitchen. Almost all children enjoy riding on the swings, so after the feeding you can find a little more time. There are domestic models in which a rocking chair, a low chair, a swing and a high chair are provided. There are more modern imported batteries with a choice of swing speed. A highchair-swing for feeding is a great way to make one purchase and get two accessories at once. As for the shortcomings, the design takes up a lot of space, and functionality does not always meet expectations.
- Children's highchair-transformer for feeding . This species can be represented in different variations: a combination of a chair with a table or with a walker. The first option is convenient because you can easily divide it into a separate table and a chair for crumbs when it grows up. A highchair is a transformer for feeding in some way an investment for the future. This model is quite compact and environmentally friendly, as almost all manufacturers use a tree. The combination of stools and walkers is very rare. This is a good decision if you constantly have to move.
- Chaise longue for feeding. Due to the adjustable frame, you can easily recline the back of the chair and turn it into a comfortable chair. This model of the highchair can be used from birth. The kid will be able to watch his mother and take a nap in a comfortable armchair, and high-quality safety belts will exclude the possibility of falling.
- Booster-highchair for feeding. A great solution for a small kitchen. Such a chair is attached directly to an adult chair and thus significantly saves space. Most models are foldable and carry them baby quite comfortable. Such a mobile chair for feeding is very useful if you are going on a trip or a visit.
- A pendant highchair can not completely replace a full-fledged chair, but it is convenient for traveling or visiting. It is attached to the table top and takes up a minimum of space. But for obvious reasons, such a chair can withstand only a light weight, and not every table it will be able to attach.
- A table-chair for feeding. The most common model is a folding highchair for feeding. Although this is the worst option, it is preferred by most mothers. You can always change the inclination of the backrest, remove or install the table-top, and the child is securely fixed with straps. When folded, these models are fairly compact.
Do I need a highchair for feeding?
Now a few words about when to buy a highchair. Almost for sure, a young mother after the birth of a crumb begins to look for a highchair. But in fact, you will need this accessory not earlier than the baby will be six months old. Almost all models are designed for an age of up to three years, some even up to six.
Even if the crumb already knows how to hold the backrest and you are thinking about the model with a chaise longue, it is better to make sure that he is ready to watch the mother and let her go for a while.