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When I was born my born my family bought a wooden high chair. Than was a bit more than a half century ago and it has been in use for most of that time. I just sent it off to my youngest son so that he had a good one for my grandson. The highchair is the most durable or products simply because of its simplicity. It keeps your baby secure and is easy to clean. There are several styles of high chair, from the simple long legged model that had to be pushed up to the table to use to the designer high chairs that recline for naps and have all manner of learning and play toys dangling in front of the baby.

If you are shopping for a new high chair, here are a few suggestions and the reasons why I think so.

The best all around baby high chair is the Healthy Care High Chair, by Fisher Price. This chair sells for less that $60 and comes with a vinyl cover that can even be machine washed. The frame is solid and can be set at several heights and it is easy to fold the whole chair and store it. There is a bottom and top tray and the top tray is dishwasher safe. The seat reclines.

Another good high chair is the Chicco Mamma. It is really easy to set up and operate with only one hand, which is usually what you have to do. Everything works smoothly from the height adjustment to the tray table and the whole thing folds up with the touch of a couple of buttons. The Chicco is a bit pricier than some others at about $120 but the extra money gets you a lot of extra chair.

Buying a high chair is an investment. Just like in my case, a high chair can last several generations. It’s on the third generation in my case. When shopping though, remember that all high chairs aren’t created equally. Some have many more features than do others. There are a number of websites that rate high chairs also. Find a good chair and have it in your family forever.