Tips for choosing baby chairs

The child's chair will be needed by the child as soon as he learns to sit. The choice of this important piece of furniture should be taken responsibly, since the convenience and health of the baby depends on it. A properly selected multifunctional chair can serve its owner for several years.

A chair for a child is a piece of furniture that influences the formation of posture. Therefore, it should be purchased in accordance with the age and physique of the child. Particular attention is paid to the position of the legs and height relative to the table. Depending on the purpose, chair models are subdivided as follows:

• for feeding;
• for games and development;
• for school activities.

To put your baby at a common dining table, you can choose a chair from several options. High leg fixture with adjustable backrest and footrest tilt. The models have a limiter in the form of a table and the ability to transform into a swing or a hammock for newborns or older babies.

A special product - a booster will help in placing a small child on an adult chair. The advantages of the device are mobility and compactness. The disadvantage is low stability, so the child must be supervised. It is necessary to select a plastic booster with reliable fasteners. Suitable for children up to three years old.

To save space, parents can choose a hinged structure that attaches to the table. This agile option takes up little space and is inexpensive.

If the furniture is supposed to be used not only during meals, but also for play and developmental activities, then it would be preferable to choose a transformer chair or an adjustable model. The functional product includes a seat and a children's table that can be used throughout preschool age.

Office and orthopedic models are suitable for the student. Universal computer chairs are suitable for girls and boys, and buyers can choose the color of the upholstery on their own. The orthopedic base helps to relieve the spine and relieve muscle tension when sitting for a long time during school lessons.

By design, chairs can be:

• classic;
• growing regulated;
• orthopedic.

Classic chairs resemble adults, only in a reduced version. Such models are used in childcare facilities and will become the main attribute of a child's room. It is easy for children to move them on their own due to their low weight, easy to clean. Classic designs can be of various designs and shades.

The chair with the height adjustment function can be used for a long time, following the recommendations for a correct seating position. Differs in stability and massive construction that can withstand heavy weight. The parts can be easily adjusted to suit the height of the table and the height of the child.

A variation of the growing seat is a padded chair, complete with wheels. Orthopedic chairs come in several varieties. There are office, knee, dancing, in the form of a saddle.

The classic orthopedic chair has a cushioning seat and backrest. The shape of the back can be different - double or with a bend under the lower back. Products in the form of saddles and with a movable seat transfer the load on the legs, unloading the back. The knee chair allows you to keep your back straight, resting on your knees and shins. They are not suitable for children with sore joints.

Wood, plastic, metal, plywood are used as materials for the manufacture of child seats. Durable and environmentally friendly chairs made of solid wood birch, oak, elm, beech. A plastic chair is considered a budget option, it is brittle and not strong enough.

Manufacturers often combine the two materials. If the frame is made of metal, then the seat and backrest can be made of plywood or plastic. The wooden chair can be fitted with plywood elements.

For the upholstery of the seat and backrest, cotton fabric, mixed fabric with water-repellent impregnations, leatherette, oilcloth are used. As a rule, these materials do not cause allergies when in contact with the baby's skin.

The dimensions of a child's chair vary depending on the type and age of the child. Models for feeding small children have a high frame, which allows you to place the baby more comfortably for the mother. The size of a classic highchair corresponds to the weight and height of the owner. The width and depth of the seat should be commensurate with the size of the child.

According to the standard for children's furniture, the height of the seat is adjusted to the height of the children. For a kid with a height of 100-115 cm, the seat should be 26 cm.A chair height of 30 cm is suitable for children from 116 to 130 cm.A seat 34 cm high will help to correctly sit at the table for primary schoolchildren.For schoolchildren from 146 cm to 160 cm, the seat should be located 38 cm from the floor.

Convenient chair pad model will allow you to sit your child on a stable surface. Booster mounts allow you to attach the device to any seat, and the grooved base prevents slipping and increases traction on smooth surfaces. Additionally, it can be completed with a removable tray.

Chairs for schoolchildren are equipped with a wide base on several legs, often with wheels. You can move freely on them or pick up a model with a stopper.

When choosing a chair, you need to pay attention to the upholstery. Fabric or leather trim should not interfere with cleaning up after eating or playing. It is preferable when the seat is equipped with a removable cover. This makes cleaning easier, which will keep the children's furniture clean at all times. Soft covers are convenient to wash and dry separately, you can purchase a spare.

The feeding chairs have a table tops with a tray and a footrest. They can be removable, hinged or adjustable.

When choosing such a necessary piece of furniture as a children's chair, it is important to take into account the preferences of the child. Already from the age of 3, the baby can participate in the choice of color, because the new seat should please its owner. Together with the child, you can choose the most comfortable functional model.

When choosing, it is worth considering some criteria.

• Security. The structure must be stable, equipped with anti-slip pads on the legs and reliable fasteners, made of high quality materials. To avoid injury, there should be no sharp corners. For babies in tall models, belts are required.
• The age and weight of the child. It is necessary to decide up to what age the child seat will be used, and if the chair is planned to be used for the first three years from the moment of birth, then it is worth considering the option of a highchair. They are designed for children weighing up to 15 kg. A mounted model is suitable for calm and low-weight babies. A small booster can be taken on trips, since you can seat the child in any adult chair. For preschoolers, a transformer with a table is suitable, which will be needed not only during meals, but also for children's games. From the age of 7, a working chair is purchased, preferably with an orthopedic base. As you get older, you can adjust the chair height to suit your child's height.

• The size of the structure. It is selected taking into account the needs of the child, as well as the area of ​​the room. In a small kitchen space, it is preferable to have a folding chair that can be removed if necessary. Mobile compact products for transportation are chosen by parents for whom it is important to place the child comfortably in any place. In this case, a booster or hanging device will do. The transformer and the working adjustable chair take up enough space, but the functional component has been expanded.
• Convenience. When planting a child, you need to make sure that the sides and armrests do not interfere, but are freely supported when leaning on them. Keep your feet firmly on the floor or footboard, not drooping. The knees are bent 90-100 °, not resting on the tabletop. The soft seat is comfortable. If the model is without soft upholstery, then you can additionally pick up a cover.

Modern furniture for children is multifunctional and looks harmonious in the children's room. The variety of upholstery options and frame colors allows the chair to be placed in any room interior.

• Orthopedic chair for schoolchildren will allow you to equip an ergonomic workplace, ensuring the correct seating of the child at the table during classes. It occupies an important place in the children's room, as it is often used. The color of the upholstery can be matched to the same color scheme with the decoration of the room.

• Knee orthopedic seat allows you to unload the spine during long work at the table. In the room, this design looks original and unusual.

• Adjustable model will allow you to properly seat a child of any age at a table of different heights. It will harmoniously fit into the children's bedroom and the dining area.

• Bright wood and plastic structures, suitable for the child's height, will be convenient to use during games and classes. The kid will move the chair to the right place by himself, organizing the space for games and entertainment.

For information on how to choose a highchair, see the next video.