Best highchairs 2026: top-rated picks reviewed by real UK parents of weaning babies and toddlers

Tried and tested by parents: Read our full Stokke Tripp Trapp review

An almost 50-year-old classic, the robust and intelligently designed Stokke Tripp Trapp continues to perform well for kids of any age.Solidly constructed from high-quality wood and available in a dizzying array of colours, the Tripp Trapp is a firm favourite on our forums especially second-hand.

It can be used with the newborn set from birth, the baby set from six months (sitting unaided) and after three years or 15kg until adulthood and beyond, so it's great if you need a piece of furniture that will last and can be used by every member of the family.We also like that the tray is dishwasher-safe for particularly messy mealtimes! It's expensive but with a thriving second-hand market you should get a high resale value when you're finished with it.

Tried and tested by parents: Read our full IKEA Antilop review

As reliable as it is ubiquitous, in our extensive tests the IKEA Antilop excelled, living up to its reputation as the king of all highchairs. While it may not look like anything special, our Mumsnet users rave about this highchair for being budget-friendly, functional and easy to clean up after mealtimes.

The smooth plastic seat and steel click-in legs are designed for quick assembly just two minutes! It's lightweight and stable so you can easily take it apart to take away with you, however, at less than the cost of your monthly nappy bill, you can afford to buy one for Grandma too. If you need more than one, they easily stack up so they don't get in the way, and you can also buy the ANTILOP cushion for making it more comfortable for your little one. One of the only downsides is it isnot intended to last beyond toddlerhood or 15kg, so it has a limited lifespan.

Reviewed by Mumsnet Baby & Child editor Laura Westerman: Read our in-depth Ickle Bubba Flip Magic review

If the ability to be folded down and stored away with minimal space required is top of the list for your ideal highchair, you don't get a more compact fold-down than that of the Ickle Bubba Flip Magic Fold. Boasting one-handed folding to a width of just 7cm, the highchair can easily slide into small spaces when not in use.

Scoring extremely highly across the board with our new mum tester Izzy, the Flip Magic is a great option for smaller kitchens, not to mention those who would prefer to take a proper highchair with them on trips away from home rather than a booster seat.

Izzy said, "this highchair offers great value for money and I would recommend it to parents looking for a stylish, practical and space-saving option."

At just 59 RRP, it's one of the more reasonable options on our list as well - while it may not be quite as adjustable or long-lasting as the more premium chairs, it certainly does what it needs to.

Reviewed by Mumsnet Feeding & Changing editor Jenny Wonnacott: Read our in-depth Maxi-Cosi Minla Plus Highchair review

Having been tested out for just over six months with parent-tester Ally and her baby from the age of six months to a year old, the Minla Plus is one of our most extensively tested highchairs, and certainly passed with flying colours. Ally particularly appreciated how easy it was to move the Minla Plus around the kitchen thanks to its wheels.

The swiveling tray is another standout feature, enabling users to pivot it out to one side while placing their baby in or lifting them out instead of having to remove it completely, a maneouvre which can be awkward even without a wriggly baby to contend with.

The Minla Plus converts from reclinable infant seat to highchair complete with tray and five-point harness to a booster seat a child can use right up to the age of 14. Featuring water-repellent fabric in a choice of subtle colourways, the Minla's inner lining can be washed in the machine, and the whole chair is easy to move and store away thanks to its wheels and foldable design.

Reviewed by Mumsnet baby & child editor Jenny Wonnacott: Read our in-depth Silver Cross Gourmet Highchair review

The Silver Cross Gourmet Highchair combines sleek, modern styling with the practicality parents need day to day. Arriving almost fully assembled, its ready to use straight out of the box - the tray simply clicks into place.

Our parent-tester Tamsin praised how easy it was to get her 7-month-old in and out thanks to the removable tray and secure 5-point harness. While she did point out that the Gourmet didn't fold away quite so compactly as she might like, she loved the elegant black design so much that she was more than happy to keep it at the end of her table.

With multiple height and recline settings, the chair grows with your child, transforming from a first weaning seat into a toddler dining chair that can be used for several years.

While the chair performs excellently for safety, quality, and adjustability, it does have a few drawbacks. The detailed seat stitching and tray connectors can be tricky to clean after messy meals, and the sturdy build makes it relatively heavy and not the easiest to store.

Overall, this is a stylish, high-quality highchair that blends safety and longevity with a premium aesthetic. Its best suited for parents who value design and build quality over compact storage - a reliable, good-looking choice that will see your little one through their early eating years.

Reviewed by mum of twins, Helina: Read our in-depth Maxi-Cosi Jay feeding booster seat review

Tested over six months by mum of 15-month-old twins, Helina, the 2-in-1 Maxi-Cosi Jay stood out for how practical, portable and easy it is to use day to day. Unlike bulky highchairs that take over your kitchen, this compact booster seat straps securely onto most dining chairs or can be used directly on the floor for snacks and activities, making it especially useful for smaller homes, travel or visits to family and friends.

Safety is another area where the Maxi-Cosi Jay keeps things simple but effective. The booster attaches using adjustable straps around both the chair back and seat base to help keep it stable during mealtimes, while non-slip rubber feet underneath help prevent sliding when used as a floor seat. Children are secured using a built-in three-point harness with a clip buckle fastening, helping keep them comfortably and safely positioned while eating.

Helina particularly liked how lightweight it felt and how easy it was to keep in the car for meals out or trips away. The smooth surfaces and removable padded inlay also make cleaning low-fuss during messy weaning stages, while the understated design blends in well with most homes. (The Maxi-Cosi Jay is available in two colours: Elegance Beige and Elegance Graphite)

The main thing to bear in mind is that the Jay is intentionally simple. It doesnt include toys or entertainment features to keep children occupied between meals. If thats something youd find useful, the newer Maxi-Cosi Jay Plus adds a removable activity tray with play accessories while keeping the same compact overall design.

Reviewed by new mum, Holly: Read our in-depth Stokke Steps Highchair review

If youre looking for a highchair that balances comfort, longevity and good design without completely taking over your kitchen, the Stokke Steps is a strong all-round option. Designed to grow with your child from those very first messy weaning meals right through to older childhood, it combines a supportive seat, adjustable footrest and removable Baby Set to help little ones sit comfortably and securely at the table.

Made with premium European beechwood legs alongside practical plastic elements that are easy to wipe down after meals, the Stokke Steps is stylish and genuinely practical to live with day to day. It also includes a removable tray, a five-position adjustable footrest and two seat depth settings, helping you adapt the setup as your child grows.

Our parent tester Holly used the Stokke Steps daily with her son from six to eight months old and particularly loved how sturdy and easy it felt to use. She told us, We really like this highchair! It feels really sturdy and the tray is nice and big, which is great for allowing our son to explore his food. She also praised its longevity, adjustability and how well it blended into her kitchen compared with bulkier-looking highchairs.

One of the standout things about the Stokke Steps is how intuitive the adjustments are - the seat and footrest can both be altered without needing tools, which makes adapting it as your child grows much less of a faff. It also converts into a regular chair later, helping justify the higher price point over time.

That said, its not the most compact highchair out there. Holly found it took up a fair amount of kitchen space, and while most of the chair wipes down very easily, the fabric cushion insert can be a little fiddlier to clean after particularly enthusiastic spaghetti nights.

Reviewed by Mumsnet editor Jenny Wonnacott: Read our full Cybex Lemo 4-in-1 Highchair review

The price is pretty eye-watering for a highchair, but with the promise of life-long usability, the Cybex Lemo 4-in-1 Highchair is one which plays for keeps. Our tester Alex found the chair easily adaptable to fit a newborn, a weaning-aged baby, a toddler and even her husband.

With an elegant finish and a good choice of colourways, the Lemo is also a stylish choice which would look great in any kitchen design. However, it does take up a lot of space and while Alex found it fit her three-year-old easily, she wasn't able to tuck it in on her own. On the plus side, keeping it clean and adapting to the different size options was a breeze.

If you have the budget and the floor space, it's a solid choice.

Tried and tested by parents: Read our full Chicco Pocket Snack Highchair review

Family favourites Chicco have come up trumps with this flexible, compact booster seat for travel, scoring the top spot in our guide to the best travel highchairs. Attached to your dining room chair with two robust straps, the Chicco Pocket Snack folds down to handbag size and even has a shoulder strap for easy transportation.

It can be used from six months (sitting unaided) to about three years or 15kg, with a three point harness for making sure your child sits safely. You can choose fromfour colourways to suit your tastes and we love how functional it is, with a dishwasher-safe tray and easy-to-clean plastic seat so post meal clean-ups are nice and quick. This is a really handy chair if you spend time at other peoples houses with no highchairs or you want a flexible solution that takes up no additional floor space.

Reviewed by Mumsnet editor Jenny Wonnacott: Read our Bugaboo Giraffe 5-in-1 Highchair review

Like the Cybex Lemo, the Bugaboo Giraffe is a premium highchair which is designed to last your baby from birth to adulthood, though unlike the Lemo you have to buy the newborn and baby sets separately and this can be pretty pricey with bundles running into the territory of 350+.

However, our tester was extremely impressed with the sturdiness, quality and look of the Giraffe and scored it an impressive 4 out of 5 for value for money. She found the chair extremely easy to assemble, keep clean and adjust according to the different stages of baby's development.

The Bugaboo Giraffe is made from eco-friendly materials and comes in a range of chic colourways to perfectly blend with any kitchen.

Reviewed by Mumsnet editor Jenny Wonnacott: Read our in-depth UPPAbaby Ciro Highchair review

With its sleek design and eco-friendly wooden legs, the UPPAbaby Ciro is certainly a stylish pick for your baby's first highchair, but it's the ease of cleaning which we really love. The adjustable, dishwasher-safe tray is easy to remove for deep cleaning, but also a breeze to wipe clean after less messy meals.

Our parent-tester Bethan loved the seam-free design of the chair which makes it easy to wipe clean and the lack of crevices where food can get stuck. While there aren't wheels, the feet are floor-friendly so it's simple to manoeuvre without damaging your kitchen floor. The only downside is the fact that it only lasts until your child is three, but given that by that point your little one may well be happier in a normal-sized chair, we think the UPPAbaby Ciro is still a great choice.

Tested and reviewed by Mumsnet editor Tina: Read our in-depth Munchkin Float Highchair review

With a clean-looking, sleek design similar to the UPPAbaby Ciro but a far more affordable price tag, the Munchkin Float Highchair is a great mid-range choice. The foldable design allows parents to stow it easily away between uses, although we would have liked this feature to be one-handed.

Mumsnet editor Tina reviewed the Float extensively over a three month testing period, praising its design, look and ease of cleaning. "I love that the Float can be folded away allowing for slightly more floor space in our dining room. When folded, the chair is still freestanding meaning you can store it anywhere. The tray can remain in place or you can tuck it away in the back legs. It was handy to be able to fold the chair when cleaning the floor."

She also liked the fact that the five-point-harness could be unclipped with the touch of one button, which is reassuring to know if you need to remove a choking baby in a hurry. The downside of this was that food quickly became stuck in the buckle of the harness.

Overall, though, the Munchkin Float is a great option for parents looking for a good-looking, practical highchair they can store easily.

A beautiful, intelligently designed chair with lots of thoughtful details, the Oribel Cocoon missed out on our transitional award as its still only suitable up to age three. But its a stylish and flexible model, available in four attractive colours, that will complement your kitchen and make mealtimes a breeze.

This Cocoon is very functional with a dishwasher-safe tray and easy-to-clean foam seat. The highchair can be reclined so you can use it as a newborn seat, then when they start to try foods, it can be used with a small tray or a larger tray for a child feeding themselves. Then as they get older you have the option to remove the tray for a toddler sitting at the table. With six height positions and three seat angles to choose from, there's lots of options for seating your child at mealtimes. And it looks nice too!

Inspired by Scandinavian design, this Juice Highchair from Mamas & Papas comes in pastel green, cream or dark grey. The sturdy seat is wipe clean as well as comfortable, thanks to a cushioned inner.

The tray is removable, allowing you to pull your baby right up to the tabel if you wish, and when they grow too big for it you can unscrew the legs and turn it into a low toddler chair. The only drawback we could find was that the legs don't fold, so it takes up a large amount of floorspace. The legs can be unscrewed for storage but realistically, we didn't think many parents would be up for that level of faff on a regular basis. However, if you've plenty of space it's a great choice.