A few I've found.
Stokke Tripp Trapp
Chair Price: $229.99 (*guffaw*)
Cushion Price: $39.99
Both the seat and footrest of this high chair are adjustable so it can be used for kids 6 months of age through adulthood (it holds up to 300 lbs). It's ergonomically designed and made of cultivated beechwood. It meets US and international safety standards and has a five-point safety harness. It's JPMA certified. There are 9 different wood finishes to choose from including nice bright colors. A cushion can be purchased separately and there are 7 color/pattern options. There's a 7-year warranty on all wooden components. A really nice feature of this chair is that it is meant to be pulled up to your dining table so that your child can eat with the rest of the family. But there is no option for a separate tray, which seems like it would lead to more mess. I've read that it is easy to assemble. Overall, it is a very well designed and attractive chair. It is also the most expensive option.
Kuster K2
Chair Price: $175.00
Cushion Price: $24.99
This new high chair from the UK is adjustable and can be used for kids 6 months of age through 6 years old. It's ergonomically designed and has a simple folding mechanism which makes it easy to store. It has a removable tray, a five-point safety harness, a basket for storing things like bibs, self-levelling feet and a completely adjustable tray that is removable and dishwasher safe. The chair comes in 4 different finishes and there are 3 cushion options (purchased separately). This chair is made of sustainable beechwood. I really liked the look and function of this chair. I'm not sure if the tray is made of a safe plastic, but in general Europe has higher safety standards for that sort of thing. I may have to do more research.
Two Svan chairs
Chair Price: $169.99 (Cushion included)
Extra Cushion $39.95
The Svan is a good chair made from sustainably harvested wood. From a design stand-point, this chair is modern and functional. There are many color choices of both wood and cushion and it takes up minimal space, however one review I read said the cushions are pointless and get gunky. Some people get frustrated by the chair because the straps are hard to reach once a child is placed in the seat. You have to dig around to reach them. The chair is made entirely of sustainable wood, except for the tray cover, which is made of phthalate and bisphenol A (BPA)-free plastic. The included chair cushion is made of PBDE-free foam. The tray is removable so it allows us the option of having Evie sit at the table with us or use a tray . It can be used as a high chair or a booster seat (through 5 years old or 50 lbs). This chair has an ergonomic design with an adjustable seat and footrest which provides good support and it folds for easy storage. The tray cover is dishwasher-safe and the chair cushion is machine-washable which should help with cleaning! It comes in 3 different finishes and there are five cushion colors. It meets both US and international safety standards and is JPMA and ASTM certified. I read the Svan chairs are very laborsome to assemble, even with the accompanying DVD.
Safety 1st High Chair
Chair Price: $99.99
Made in New Zealand, it uses sustainable hardwoods, although there is no information on the plastic used in the tray.
So overall, I don't know. I kinda like the UK model best because it seems the least complicated and the easiest to clean. It folds up and has a washable cotton cushion. Maybe we'll go with that one.
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Hey girl, good luck with the high chair search. Just so you know, my friends and I found that you don't really need the high chair until around 6-7 months. Before that, I would sit on the floor with my back against the couch or something and the baby would sit in my lap with my legs supporting her. This way was much easier because you just hold the bowl and spoon and don't need to worry about a tray or cleaning anything. When they move away from rice cereal though is a good time to have the high chair. Good luck!
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