Compliance with a highchair safety standard is voluntary. If you're buying online and can't check the chair, ask if it complies with the New Zealand (NZS/BS), American (ASTM), Australian (AS) or European (EN) standard.
What to look for
- A wide base to stop the chair tipping.
- A five-point safety harness (shoulder straps as well as waist straps and a crotch strap) to stop the child climbing out.
- No sharp edges, or open tubes or gaps where fingers could get caught.
- The tray can be secured so the child can't remove it.
- There should be no splits in the chair's seat or back - a child could pick out or choke on pieces of foam padding.
- If the chair has wheels there should be brakes on at least the rear wheels.
For more on highchairs, including test results and recommendations, see our Highchairs report.
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