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About Baby Highchairs
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by:
Martin Smith
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Baby highchairs are not necessary for your
child if s/he is under six months of age. Although some companies make
them so they recline for infants, they are not necessary until your
child is able to sit up. The choice is yours.
Highchairs currently come with all kinds of features that are really
more for the parent or caregiver than the child. Although the nicely
padded seat covers make the seats comfortable. Some highchairs have
wheels to make them easier to move however this is not necessary. Some
are now coming with height adjustable mechanisms to accommodate your
child’s growth and to be able bring the baby closer to the table. There
are also adjustable foot rests to accommodate your child’s growth as
well.
Most now fold for easy storage.
Highchairs now can be converted into play tables. Some of them have an
insert that fits over the tray to give you baby a place to play. The
feeding tray on many models come with an inset cup/bottle holder and
some models have extra large feeding trays.
The base of the highchair should be broad and stable to help prevent
the highchair from tipping. If your child leans over the side the chair
could tip and injure your child. It is best then to teach your child to
sit up all the time. Many highchairs are now foldable for easy storage.
When looking at highchairs some people express opinions about what the
highchair is made of. There are all wood chairs that tend to not be
adjustable in height. There are metal framed highchairs with plastic
trays and their are highchairs that are plastic.
There are things you can do to make the highchair safe place to be.
Never leave your child unattended to go grab a bib, food, or answer the
phone. It only takes a second for your baby to have an accident. You
should have everything ready before putting your child in the chair.
Your child should always be strapped into the highchair without
exception. The feeding tray will not prevent your baby from slipping
under it and falling to the floor and possibly incurring an injury. If
an older child slips under the tray they could get stuck and be
injured.
If your high chair folds be sure that when you open it, that it locks
in open position. If the chair collapses your baby could be hurt. This
can be prevented with periodic checks of all parts of the chair.
Do not place the highchair near any place that the baby could push off
from and possibly have an accident. Also do not place your baby’s chair
near any wires that can be pulled on. All cords should be out of reach
anyway.
When putting the feeding tray in place be sure to watch your child’s
fingers. They could be pinched or severely cut. Also be sure the lock
catches by tugging on the tray gently. It will not hold your child in
place but if it is loose or doesn’t catch, your child if not strapped
in could fall and get hurt.
Wear of the high chair can be hazardous. If the vinyl cover over foam
is torn the baby could ingest small pieces of foam. Worn locking
mechanisms could prevent the tray from staying in place. All belts and
clasps should be checked for fraying or tears. The clasps for missing
pieces or cracks. Cracked or chipped trays could cause injury or harbor
germs. This type of check should be done before purchasing a second
hand chair as well.
About the Author
Martin Smith is a successful freelance writer providing advice for
consumers on purchasing a variety of
Baby
Crib Bedding
and more! His numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched
resource of interesting and relevant information.
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