Mamas & Papas Juice Highchair, Adaptable, Easy Clean Design, Lightweight and Portable - Eucalyptus

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Juice Croissant is an aesthetically stylish Scandi-inspired highchair that converts easily into a junior chair as baby grows. A seamless seat pad, 5-point harness, secure crotch post and comfy leg rest keep baby safe and comfortable at mealtimes, and when mealtimes are over, Juice is easy to clean, with a removable dishwasher-safe tray. At the inexpensive end of the spectrum are the budget chairs. These tend to be standalone highchairs (intended to be used by themselves using a plastic tray, instead of being pulled up to a table), short on adjustability features and elaborate design – favouring instead a functional simplicity that often, incidentally, means they’re much easier to clean. The large and luxuriously comfortable Polly Magic Relax begins with a bouncer mode for newborns and then converts to a highchair with a generously-sized tray, which can be completely removed to allow a toddler to sit at the table. Transitional-style chair – can be used from birth with a baby bouncer attachment, from six months with a baby set, and indefinitely as a chair after three years or 15kg They are also, of course, the most expensive – and be aware that, in this group in particular, you’ll need to pay extra for everything except the chair frame itself (including newborn accessories, baby seats, trays and even safety harnesses), so make sure this is included in your budget.

While it may just seem like just a place to pop your child while they eat, there's more to what makes the best highchair than just how it looks. Parents want one that is easy to clean after messy mealtimes - because food will get into every little nook and cranny! - as well as straps that are safe and a good size tray. But there are a host of other extra features that you can look out for too. Mamas & Papas created the Juice to adapt to your growing child - as their legs get longer, Juice's get shorter. With a few twists it goes from highchair to a Junior chair that's great for all kinds of activities for years to come. When they're growing out of everything else in five minutes, here's a chair they'll still be using in five years. Overall, Kirsty would recommend this highchair to anyone with a love of stylish, sustainable design because of its contemporary look and the way it grows with your child. If portability matters to you too and you want a high chair that you can easily move around your home, this is an excellent choice because it's so easy to lift without marking the floor, thanks to the built-in handles and foot caps.Having put it to the test, Kirsty feels it offers excellent value for money. 'You pay for quality which this highchair certainly has, with all the added extras in the design. Plus, it grows with your child, unlike other designs, so it offers long-term value too.' If you’re looking for a chair that’s as bold as it is brilliant – this is the one for you. Our verdict 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. We 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

Adjustable heights: Does the highchair offer adjustable height levels and if so, is it easy to move between the settings? Customisable height settings can ensure a comfortable seating or standing position for you as a parent. They can also help change up the chair to suit your table height, which is ideal if you wish to eat together as a family. Babies often learn what and how to eat by watching their parents and siblings eat too”, she says. “It’s more likely that they will happily accept foods that they see you gobbling up yourself.” It seems like only yesterday you were shopping around for the best breast pump or baby bottles for feeding your little one, now they're ready to graduate to sitting at the table and eating solid foods. But there's more to weaning than just making sure there's an Ella's pouch in your changing bag at all times, and thankfully Mumsnetters are on hand to help you navigate this messy time. We asked Charlotte Stirling-Reed what features bewildered first-time parents might watch out for, here are her top tips: Type: Freestanding highchair which converts into a toddler chair | Materials: Not stated | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we loveType: Aluminium high chair which clips onto tables| Materials: Aluminium; rubber; fabric | Suitable from: 6 months+ | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: No What we love

The built-in carry handles make this highchair a good choice if you have the kind of kitchen set-up that means you're likely to move the highchair around a lot. Some just aren't built with that kind of portability in mind. This feature is 'a lifesaver' according to Kirsty. Looking for a high chair that folds up easily, or do you need one that converts into a toddler chair? 'Many high chairs can now be converted into various formats that adapt to fit as your baby grows, converting into a low chair and table for when they become a toddler,' says Hussain. Is space at a premium?Then, depending on the size and independence of your child, you may want to switch to a booster seat on an adult chair. Many multifunctional and transitional highchairs adjust in height, so you can bring the chair right up to the table. How much does a highchair cost? Love simple Scandi vibes or looking for something a bit funky? Don't rush it — if you have a certain aesthetic in mind, shop around until you find the high chair that fits. The fact is you have to live with this chair for the foreseeable, not to mention wipe it down several times a day, so you may as well opt for something you love. Consider the cost Highchairs have come a long way in the last couple of decades as companies have begun to apply intelligent design to baby equipment. There are several broad types on the market, so consider which functions are important to you before making your choice. 1. Budget highchairs Type: Freestanding chair which converts from baby seat to a highchair | Materials: Faux-leather; fabric; BPA-free plastic | Suitable from: Birth | Harness: Yes | Wheels?: Yes What we love Another thing I adore is the fact the tray is dishwasher safe, which is what I do in the evenings now to ensure it's really clean at the end of each day. It's better than using lots of wipes to clean up and I feel this is more hygienic too.' Value for money

Juice in Washed Grey is an aesthetically stylish Scandi-inspired highchair that converts easily into a junior chair as baby grows. A seamless seat pad, 5-point harness, secure crotch post and comfy leg rest keep baby safe and comfortable at mealtimes, and when mealtimes are over, Juice is easy to clean, with a removable dishwasher-safe tray. 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 loveA multifunctional highchair is a step-up in functionality and price. It has been designed to include features that make life easier or that adjust the chair to suit your child. Can’t be used without an adult dining chair to hold it – not convenient for everyone’s dining situation Kirsty was impressed by the design of the highchair, and particularly how easy it is to build. 'I love the fact this chair isn’t bulky and the padding makes it so comfy for my daughter when dining,' she says. 'The fact you can pull everything apart to really deep clean it and even pop the tray in the dishwasher is an added bonus that makes the post-meal cleanup process so much easier.'