It is super lightweight, which is great for anyone, especially when you have a needy baby and need to multi task" was the verdict of our MFM parent tester Natasha - mum to an 8-month-old daughter - who was a fan of the space-saving design. With 7 height positions the Nosh highchair ensures your baby can seat with the family at the dinner table. With 6 different height settings, the highchair offers versatility in that you can use it as a regular highchair or you can adjust it and have it lower while you're sitting on your sofa.

That said, it is very easy to wipe clean and is a dark enough colour to disguise stains," Bethan added. The safety straps are also detachable, so if these get a little mucky during mealtime you can pop them in a washing machine to clean them up.As the name suggests, this parent-favourite has six different modes, including three recline options (with cushioned newborn insert) that let you keep your young baby near you while in the kitchen. Regardless of whether you’re spoon-feeding your baby or going down the path of baby-led weaning, there are a couple of essentials you’ll need. The MiChair is as beautiful as it is practical and it's obvious that a lot of care has gone into the design. Many high chairs are designed for babies who can support themselves, although a handful can be used as reclining seats for younger babies until they’re ready for weaning. It also has little circular holes where the tray is fitted so the little one doesn’t get their fingers trapped.

Do you want a simple plastic or wood wipe-clean model, or are you happy to machine-wash fabric covers? To answer these questions and many more, in our guide below we reveal the signs to look for to determine whether your baby is ready for weaning, and explain the main features to look for when choosing a high chair. Just be aware that they don't provide the same comfort and support offered by the big padded chairs.You simply pull a strap on the chair and the whole thing folds up – and you really can do it while holding your baby in the other hand! Just be aware that the seat cover isn't quite as easy to clean as all-over plastic seats (our reviewer commented on the fact that food can get encrusted on the material) – although it is machine washable, which is handy. Many also now offer additional uses – turning into a newborn rocker (alternatively, take a look at our best bouncer chairs, swings and rockers) or an older child's table and chair. Wipe-clean surfaces are great, but there will always be crumbs in the crevices of fabrics (which wouldn't happen with the Tripp Trapp, for example). A tray makes it possible to feed your baby in any room of the house (to begin with, we recommend having lunch in the easiest room to clean) and doubles up as a play surface for toys and drawing.