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Here's what to look for when you're buying a highchair:

The tray should be secure when fitted but easy for you to remove and adjust. A dual tray is useful - the bottom tray is attached to the highchair while the second fits on top and is easily removed for cleaning.
A footrest is important to support an older child's feet or calves.
A reclining seat is useful for babies who can't sit upright for long. You can adjust the seat height on some models - the mechanism should be easy for you (but not your child) to operate.
The seat cover should be easy to wipe clean. A removable one is a plus.
Check for stability. The legs should taper outwards, preferably extending further than all other parts of the chair.
A harness with crotch, waist and shoulder straps helps prevent a child falling or climbing out of the seat.
If the highchair has castors on all four legs, it should also have brakes on at least two of the castors. Always remember to lock the castors when you put your child in the chair.
Check that a child's finger, toe, arm, leg, or head can't be caught - especially around the arm rests and tray. Also look for sharp points and edges.