What To Look For
When you buy a highchair for your baby you will have many choices. Highchairs range from straightforward single use chairs to convertible chairs with multiple functions. Safety should be the most important feature you look for, so Consumer Reports recommends you look for a highchair that has ASTM and JPMA certification. Some that stood out on Parenting.com and Consumersearch.com would be the Fisher-Price Rainforest, Graco Classic Wooden, Kolcraft's Contours Perfect Fit and Boon's Flair Pedestal.
Common Pitfalls
Avoid purchasing used highchairs. Used highchairs may have been part of a recall, which makes them a safety hazard. If you choose to buy a used highchair, check for recalls with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Where To Buy
You can purchase baby highchairs from baby superstores like Babies R Us and Baby Depot, which is where you will find the best selection. However, prices tend to be more competitive online or at big-box retail stores like Target and Wal-Mart.
Cost
Prices for the selected chairs as of summer 2010 varied. The Fisher-Price Rainforest highchair ranged from $85 to $115. The Graco Classic Wooden ranged from $130 to $140. Kolcraft's Contours Perfect Fit highchair ranged from $100 to $120. Boon's Flair Pedestal highchair was the most costly, ranging from $175 to $230.
