At what age should you use a high chair for your baby?

Complete guide to making the right choice

Choosing a high chair for your baby can quickly become quite a puzzle. Wooden or plastic, adjustable or not, minimalist or multifunctional… the options today are very broad. Even if it is possible to manage without one, a high chair brings genuine everyday comfort for both parents and child. A baby who is well settled is a reassured baby — and mealtimes become more peaceful for the whole family.

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

From birth: sharing family moments

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

Newborn shells, such as the one for the TOBO chair, allow:

• keeping your baby close during mealtimes,
• offering a comfortable position during wakeful periods,
• or even allowing short naps, like in a bouncer.

These accessories are generally used from birth up to 9 kg, i.e. approximately 6 months.

From 6 months: transitioning to the high chair

The use of a standard high chair generally begins around 6 months, when baby starts food diversification.

However, every child develops at their own pace.

Your baby is ready when:

• they can sit up on their own,
• their back is sufficiently muscular,
• they hold their head upright without support,
• their seated position is stable.

In practice, this stage often comes between 7 and 8 months.
The high chair then allows the child to eat at table height, fostering independence and family interaction.

 

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Safety first

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

This device generally includes:

• a wraparound backrest,
• a safety bar,
• a crotch strap,
• a safety harness.

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

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

In summary

The ideal high chair should be:

• stable,
• suited to the height of your table,
• adjustable,
• and above all perfectly safe.

Well chosen, it accompanies your child for several years and turns mealtimes into true moments of sharing.

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Baby's comfort: an essential criterion

Beyond safety, your baby's comfort in the high chair is fundamental to ensuring enjoyable mealtimes and supporting the learning process around food.
When making your choice, don't hesitate to do a simple test in store or at home.

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

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

High chair accessories: useful but optional

Accessories can improve daily life, but remain complementary. The most important thing is always safety and ergonomics.

The meal tray
The tray quickly becomes indispensable during the weaning phase.

It allows:

• baby to eat independently,
• limiting mess on the family table,
• easily moving the chair from room to room.

A handy bonus: the TOBO chair tray is dishwasher safe.

The seat cushion

The cushion provides:

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

The TOBO Cushions are machine washable, ideal for everyday use.

 

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The final choice: safety, comfort… and love at first sight

Once the essential criteria are met — safety, stability, and comfort — the choice becomes entirely personal.

Choose a high chair:

• suited to your interior,
• long-lasting durability,
• and matching your budget.

The high chair generally accompanies the child until around 3 years of age, when they become independent enough to use a regular chair.

 

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A grow-with-your-child adjustable chair

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

Its advantages:

• timeless design,
• sturdiness,
• adaptability,
• perfect integration into any interior style.

The high chair: genuine everyday comfort

A high chair is not essential… but it truly transforms parents' daily lives. It makes it possible to share calm, comfortable, and convivial mealtimes from the very first months.

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