Best High Chairs Under $200, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Converts to: Toddler/youth chair
Folds up: No

Our testers appreciated the simple, straightforward design of the Stokke Clikk high chair. It converts to a toddler or youth chair you can pull right up to the table, and it assembles quickly without tools. The Clikk includes a dishwasher-safe tray and machine-washable harness, which make for speedy cleanup. It’s also one of the lightest high chairs in our ratings, weighing in at just 8 pounds, which makes it easy to move to another room or disassemble for transport (a travel bag is sold separately). 

Converts to: Doesn’t convert
Folds up: Yes

The Munchkin Float is ideal for small spaces, thanks to its minimal footprint and slim profile, plus the fact that it folds for easy storage. The high chair can be assembled without tools, and the one-piece tray and seat are both easy to wipe clean—no nooks and crannies to worry about—but it’s worth noting that the tray isn’t dishwasher-safe. When not in use, the tray can hook onto the back of the chair. The chair doesn’t convert to a booster or toddler seat, but offers flexibility with an adjustable footrest you can change as baby grows. 

Converts to: Doesn’t convert
Folds up: No

The stylish Uppababy Ciro has a sleek design that offers practical features for everyday use. In particular, the dishwasher-safe tray is easy to attach and adjust, and the chair has a two-position adjustable footrest and dishwasher-safe harness straps. There are some other nice-to-haves, too, like a convenient hook on the back for bib storage. Just note that this seat doesn’t convert to a booster or youth chair or fold for easy storage, though it does have a small footprint. 

Converts to: Booster seat and toddler/youth chair
Folds up: Yes

Our testers were impressed with the Chicco Zest LE’s ability to transition across stages—and do it well. This folding high chair accommodates children up to 60 pounds, starting as a table-height high chair and converting to a lower-height feeding chair, toddler chair, or table-height stool for older kids. The chair has a small footprint and folds compactly, too. The tray is easy to clean and can be stored on the back legs when not in use, though it lacks an insert and is not dishwasher-safe, making it wipe-clean only. The seat has a one-piece wipeable seat pad, though it doesn’t recline or adjust in height beyond transitioning to a toddler chair. 

Converts to: Booster seat and toddler/youth chair
Folds up: No

CR’s testers found the Joie Chai very easy to use, and it excelled in our safety tests. The multi-mode chair offers more than nine configurations, transitioning from a reclined newborn setup to a standard high chair, booster, youth stool, or toddler chair. The chair is likely to be a staple in your home for a long time: It can be used to about age 6 or up to 60 pounds. 

The chair is highly adjustable across height, seat recline, and tray positions. We also like that you can pop the tray insert in the dishwasher. 

Converts to: Toddler/youth chair
Folds up: No

The 2-in-1 Harppa Caspio Lite high chair converts from a traditional high chair to a toddler chair for use through early childhood. That convertability, along with its many features, makes it a good value for the price, which is under $100. Our testers liked the tray and harness system, which were both easy to use and adjust. The chair has a very wide base, which gives it a large footprint, but also helps the chair feel stable. Cleanup is simple, as the dual-layer tray has a dishwasher-safe insert and the waterproof seat pad wipes clean. The smooth surfaces throughout help reduce areas where food can collect, and the contoured seat and footrest are supportive and comfort-focused.

Converts to: Booster, toddler/youth chair, stool, desk
Folds up: No

The Maxi-Cosi Moa is a compact high chair that can convert into eight different setups, including an infant high chair, a toddler high chair, various booster seats, a low stool, and a table. This is also one of the easier high chairs to clean. Both the straps and seat pad are machine-washable, and the tray insert is dishwasher-safe and provides very good coverage to catch spills. Our testers also appreciated the one-hand tray release and adjustable footrest. Though it doesn’t fold for storage, overall, it offers excellent versatility with a minimalist design, and switching between the various modes is uncomplicated.

Converts to: Floor seat, toddler/youth chair
Folds up: Yes

The Chicco Bento 3-in-1 booster impressed our testers with its smart design and portability: In one motion, the seat folds flat with the tray attached, and there’s a built-in handle for carrying. The chair can be used as a booster on a chair at the table, as a floor seat, or as a low toddler chair. Two height settings and an adjustable three-point harness help maintain a proper fit. At just 5.5 pounds, it’s lightweight and easy to carry or pack for travel, and testers also liked how easy cleanup is, thanks to a wipeable seat and a dishwasher-safe tray.

Converts to: Floor seat
Folds up: Yes

Our testers liked how easy it was to fold and pack the Bright Starts Pop ’N Sit booster in the included carry bag for travel. The seat can be used as a booster with or without the tray on an adult dining chair, or as a floor seat. Cleanup is simple and quick, thanks to a dishwasher-safe tray and a machine-washable seat pad. It’s a great option for travel, given its portability, but it may be less comfortable or supportive as an everyday chair.