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 a real headache. Wooden or plastic, adjustable or not, minimalist or multifunctional… the range available today is very wide. Even if it's possible to manage without one, a high chair brings genuine everyday comfort, both for parents and for the child. A baby who is well settled is a reassured baby — and mealtimes are 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 family moments

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

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

• to keep baby close to you during mealtimes,
• to offer a comfortable position during waking hours,
• or even to allow short naps, as in a bouncer.

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

From 6 months: the move to a high chair

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

However, every child develops at their own pace.

Your baby is ready when:

• they can sit up unaided,
• their back muscles are strong enough,
• they can hold their head up straight without support,
• their sitting position is stable.

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

 

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Safety first

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

This device generally includes:

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

For example, the baby set for the TOBO chair combines an ergonomic curved wooden backrest, a secure 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 must 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 genuine moments of sharing.

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Baby's comfort: an essential criterion

Beyond safety, baby's comfort in the high chair is fundamental to ensuring enjoyable mealtimes and encouraging the learning of good eating habits.
When making your choice, don't hesitate to do a simple test in the shop or at home.

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

The TOBO high chair notably allows the footrest to be adjusted 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. Safety and ergonomics always remain the most important factors.

The meal tray
The tray quickly becomes indispensable during weaning.

It allows:

• baby to eat independently,
• to keep the family table clean,
• to easily move the chair between different rooms.

Handy bonus: the TOBO chair tray is dishwasher safe.

The seat cushion

The cushion provides:

• greater comfort,
• easier cleaning,
• a personalised 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 have been met — safety, stability and comfort — the choice becomes above all a personal one.

Choose a high chair:

• suited to your interior,
• long-lasting,
• and suited to 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-you chair that adapts as your child grows

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

Its strengths:

• timeless design,
• sturdiness,
• adaptability,
• perfect integration into all interior styles.

The high chair: a genuine everyday comfort

A high chair is not essential… but it genuinely 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
and bon appétit!