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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 19 models in high chairs to see which ones perform best.

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Overall score
Overall score is based primarily on safety and ease of use.
Safety
Safety for each high chair was assessed by our testing, which is based on the voluntary safety standard, ASTM F404-10. Tests include evaluations of the restraint system, stability of the high chair, and static and dynamic load assessments as well as other tests.
Ease of use
Ease of use is based on trained panelists' assessments of harness adjustment and use, folding and unfolding, removing and replacing the tray and tray insert (if any), adjusting seat back and height where applicable, removing and replacing the seat cover.

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Recommended high chairs are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Wooden high chairs aren't always as comfortable or cushy for babies as the latest, form-fitting models on the market now, and many of them might not meet the latest safety standards. Look carefully at the high chairs you're considering to make sure that the one you buy suits your needs. Midpriced high chairs are generally the best value and have the best combination of useful features. If you're looking for information about high chairs, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ high chair reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our high chair buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and high chair reviews to help you choose the best high chair for your needs.

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Most of the high chairs we tested were Excellent for Safety, and most were Very Good to Excellent in Ease of Use. Overall scores for the group ranged from Excellent to Good.

A few, however, were Excellent in overall score, and in Safety and Ease of Use. We designated two of these as CR Best Buys, indicating that they are high in quality and comparatively low in price: Fisher-Price E-Z Clean ($85) and Mia Moda Alto ($120). The more expensive, yet still Excellent overall and in Safety and Ease of Use, models were designated as Recommended : top-rated Peg Perego Prima Pappa Best ($250); Graco Blossom ($175), and Chicco Polly Magic ($160).

High chair buying guide

Feeding a hungry baby isn't always a picnic. But the right high chair can help make the experience a lot more enjoyable for you and your baby. A high chair usually consists of a frame and an attached seat with a safety belt and a footrest.

When it comes to selecting a high chair, try not to be overwhelmed by the choices on the market: there are literally dozens.

Choices, choices, choices: classic or modern; wood or plastic; metal and plastic; a stand-alone model; or a smaller one that straps onto a "grown-up" chair. Let's start where it all began, the wooden high chair.

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