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As my baby grows, I think the toddler chair will be very useful, as my older daughter used to love having her own little chair to watch television or read stories. While many high chairs offer a variety of positions, we can’t get over just how adjustable the Minla is.

It is not the result of the safety assessment conducted by our laboratory which did not reveal any problems to cause concern. As a parent to an eight-, six- and two-year-old, Rachel has years of experience using a wide variety of baby equipment, from baby toys to stair gates and everything in between. The Nova can be used as a highchair, a chair at the table, a low chair and also a booster seat which offers great flexibility for feeding and playing whatever the situation. It’s helpful when travel chairs collapse to a portable size and many come with their own carry cases or shoulder straps to help with this. Care Instructions: Nanotex stain-resistant, water repellant fabrics, just wipe down or pop in the washing machine for a deeper clean.

For older babies and toddlers, a familiar chair often signals ‘mealtimes’ to them, allowing them to eat free from distraction and out of harm’s way. The chair is comfy for kids thanks to the optional foot-rest, and has both a ‘high’ and ‘low’ mode allowing it to be used with a variety of different table heights. She tested this product at home, at a time when spending a lot of time in the house and sharing meals as a family.

One of the only downsides is it is not intended to last beyond toddlerhood or 15kg, so it has a limited lifespan. Multifunctional options might also include newborn accessories so you can use the chair before six months, or have a removable tray so the chair converts from a standalone chair to a table-side one.