Pick the Right Highchair for Your Baby and Learn How to Use it Safely in Your Home
There are many different styles of highchairs out there available for purchase. Some of the most common features that you will notice when scouting out one to buy include the removable trays. Removable trays are excellent because they make it much easier for the parent to position the child in the highchair. You are able to easy sit your baby in the highchair and have full access to the child safety straps and harnesses. Keep in mind that the most secure highchairs are the ones with the five point harness system. Another thing to look for is a removable tray that can be removed using only one hand. This will come in handy when you have your child in your other hand.
Your highchair should have a wide base. Wide bases provide more support and stability to your baby’s highchair. The seat should adjust to different heights so that you can use the same highchair as your baby grows. This will save you money in the long run.
Some highchairs even have adjustable footrests. Some fancier versions of certain highchairs may feature automatic locking mechanisms, removable seat pads that can easily be washed and tray toys to help keep your children occupied after they are finished eating.
As wonderful and simple as highchairs may seem, it is important to remember that there are safety precautions that must be observed in order to ensure that your child remains secure while using one. There are several things that you can do to make certain your child gets the most safe and secure use out of his or her highchair. First and foremost, it is important to never leave your child unattended while in the highchair. Even if you have your child securely strapped into his or her highchair, accidents can happen. On that note, you should always strap your child in with the child safety straps and harnesses built into your child’s highchair. Never rely on the feeding tray to keep your child in the highchair. Always check the locking mechanism on the removable feeding tray, it should be securely fastened each time that you have your child seated in the highchair. For added security, ensure that it is also securely fastened even when your child is not in the highchair. Your child pull on the feeding tray or cling to it when he or she is walking past and the tray could easily be pulled down and injure your child if not locked into position securely.
With the right kind of care, your highchair will last for a long time. Highchairs were meant to make parent’s lives a little easier and to help the baby feel more like a part of the family. Always use care when selecting a highchair for your child. Talk with your salesperson to ensure that the highchair you choose meets all safety regulations set up by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JPMA)
