At what age should a baby use a high chair?

A complete guide to making the right choice

Choosing a high chair for your baby can quickly become a real headache. Whether it's made of wood or plastic, adjustable or not, minimalist or multifunctional, the selection is vast. While it's possible to manage without one, a high chair provides real comfort every day, for both parents and child. A comfortable baby is a reassured baby—and makes mealtimes more peaceful for the whole family.

So at what age should you use a high chair? Here's everything you need to know.

From birth: sharing moments as a family

Contrary to popular belief, some high chairs can be used from birth, thanks to specific accessories called: newborn shells.
Manufacturers like Charlie Crane, for example, offer solutions adapted for newborns, allowing babies to be placed at table height from their first days.

Newborn car seats, like the one for the TOBO high chair, allow:

• to keep baby close to you during meals,
• to offer a comfortable position for waking hours,
• or even to allow for short naps, like in a deckchair.

These accessories are generally used from birth up to 9 kg, or about 6 months.

From 6 months: the transition to the high chair

The use of a classic high chair usually begins around 6 months, when the baby starts weaning.

However, each child develops at their own pace.

Your baby is ready when:

• He sits alone,
• His back is sufficiently muscular,
• He holds his head upright without assistance.
• His seated position is stable.

In reality, this stage often occurs between 7 and 8 months.
The high chair then allows the child to eat at table height, promoting autonomy and family interactions.

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Safety first

A proper high chair must necessarily include a baby set, an essential element for the child's safety.

This system typically includes:

• a wrap-around folder,
• a guardrail,
• a separation at the crotch,
• a safety harness.

For example, the TOBO chair baby set combines an ergonomic curved wooden backrest, a secure safety bar and a 5-point adjustable harness ensuring optimal support.

Even when strapped in, a baby should never be left unattended.

In summary

The ideal high chair should be:

• stable,
• adapted to the height of your table,
• evolving,
• and above all, perfectly secure.

When chosen wisely, it will accompany your child for several years and transform meals into genuine moments of sharing.

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Baby's comfort: an essential criterion

Beyond safety, the baby's comfort in their high chair is fundamental to ensuring good times at the table and promoting learning about meals.
When making your choice, feel free to do a simple test in store or at home.

The rule: baby's hips, knees and ankles should form 90° angles.

The TOBO high chair allows you to adjust the footrest from the first meals, even for a 6-month-old baby.

High chair accessories: useful but optional

Accessories can improve daily life, but they remain complementary. Safety and ergonomics always remain the most important factors.

The meal tablet
The tablet quickly becomes indispensable during the introduction of solid foods.

It allows:

• to allow the baby to eat independently,
• to limit the amount of mess on the family table,
• to easily move the chair to different rooms.

A handy little extra: the TOBO chair tray is dishwasher safe.

The seat cushion

The cushion provides:

• greater comfort,
• easier maintenance
• a personalized aesthetic touch.

TOBO Cushions are machine washable, ideal for everyday use.

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The final choice: safety, comfort… and a favorite

Once the essential criteria of safety, stability and comfort have been validated, the choice becomes primarily personal.

Choose a high chair:

• tailored to your interior,
• durable over time,
• and within your budget.

The high chair usually accompanies the child until about 3 years old, at which point they become independent enough to use a regular chair.

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A high chair that grows with your child

The TOBO chair is designed to last over time.
Thanks to its evolving design, it accompanies your child over the years — and can even continue to be used by adults.

Its strengths:

• timeless design
• robustness,
• scalability,
• perfect integration into all interior styles.

The high chair: true everyday comfort

A high chair isn't essential... but it truly transforms parents' daily lives. It allows for peaceful, comfortable, and convivial mealtimes from the very first months.

Make the most of these precious moments around the table
Enjoy your meal!