All our products, including our coverall and weaning bibs, have been designed to save you money, be more environmentally friendly, aid with child development and make life easier for you! The chair is suitable from newborn with a clip on baby bouncer, which allows them to be at the table when you're eating. Then when your child is weaning, you can use it as a high chair with a comfortable baby seat insert and removable tray, before turning into a chair when your toddler is more independent. All the accessories need to be bought separately so the costs do run high, but we love the Scandi design which comes in three neutral colourways for blending nicely into your home. And as it can be used up to the age of ten, it'll be a worthy investment if you can afford the hefty price tag. We had the Oribel Cocoon. It was brilliant, so sturdy, height adjustable and it will recline if you need to keep your baby out of the way of the dogs while you cook and they nap or something." hubbletelescope Our verdict Type: Freestanding highchair which converts into a toddler chair | Materials: Not stated | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love A beautiful, intelligently designed chair with lots of thoughtful details, the Oribel Cocoon missed out on our transitional award as it’s still only suitable up to age three. But it’s a stylish and flexible model, available in four attractive colours, that will complement your kitchen and make mealtimes a breeze.

Type: Plastic freestanding highchair with two size trays for growing child | Materials: Metal; plastic; foam seat insert | Suitable from: Birth | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love The relevant safety directive to look out for is EU directive EN 14988:2017, which specifically sets out standards for children’s highchairs. 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. Although some of the chairs we tested had extra accessories making them suitable for smaller babies, children should only use a highchair to eat once they’re able to sit unaided. How is it fastened? The fastening should be adjustable for the perfect fit and also so that it grows with the child. It should also be very secure, especially if you have a baby that likes to pull bibs off! Velcro (hook and loop) is often used but this can lose its staying power over time.Every product we create is based on our own baby led weaning experiences. We were the first company to launch the ‘catch-all’ weaning bib, and sensory weaning tray in our now iconic Bib & Tray kit. From here, we have expanded our product range, including our collection of coverall bibs, to suit different families and their weaning journeys, as well as the accessories you need, to make things easy for parents and fun for baby. Big gap between tray and the baby, even in its closest setting – a little inconvenient for mealtimes Our baby weaning bibs are soft, comfortable, and waterproof. Our coverall bibs protect highchairs, clothes and floor from the spills and mess of weaning. Choose from our convenient Cover & Catch coverall bib, our value busting Long Length Coverall or for complete protection and an incredible sensory weaning experience, choose our Bib & Tray Kit. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about how we tested the products we recommend. We won't always recommend the cheapest products, or the ones with the most extra features. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the one's we'd recommend to our own friends and family. This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:

So, the decision comes down to the best fit for your family. Our Bib & Tray Kit is an essential for early baby led weaning and sensory playtime. Our coverall bibs are available in both long sleeve and short sleeve, giving you options for hot sunny days and making this easier for babies who just don’t like sleeves! Equally useful for six-month-olds trying solid food for the first time and wriggly toddlers needing a place to eat without distractions, highchairs come in a variety of sizes, functionalities and prices. To find out which highchairs are the best, our parent tester put some of the UK's top-rated models their paces. We also consulted the Mumsnet forums for advice on which products they recommend and use with their own children, as well as seeking out expert advice from the NHS on what to look for in a highchair. Keep reading as we take you through the best-performing products, as recommended and tested by parents. How we chose our recommendationsWe have the Mountain Buggy one for use away from home - it’s brilliant. A little big for our 8 month old still but it works fine." Recommended by Mumsnetter BerthaYoung Our verdict How can it be cleaned and dried? They are going to get messy so how they can be cleaned is important. They can either be wiped clean, hand-washed, machine-washed or put in the dishwasher. You may also want to consider whether the fabric is suitable for tumble drying.

Type: Aluminium high chair which clips onto tables| Materials: Aluminium; rubber; fabric | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love

The different types of highchairs

These are the big guns of the group – the chairs intended to last as standalone models in babyhood and then convert to table-side models that can be used in toddlerhood, childhood and even beyond.