All recommended models must have a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 70% and score at least 80% for performance and 55% for ease of cleaning. Also, we only recommend models with a 5-point harness.

The CHOICE Expert Rating consists of 70% performance and 30% ease of cleaning.

Models that pass all our key safety tests will score 80-100% for performance. Models with minor safety failures such as finger entrapment hazards, sharp edges or one-button buckling devices may still be worth considering. These models score 60-65% for performance. We don't recommend models with serious safety or durability failures. These models score 40% or less for performance.

We check how easy it is to clean a range of children's foods from the high chair seat, harness and tray (where available). Scores are then averaged. Ease of cleaning makes up 30% of the overall score and we only recommend models that score at least 55% for this.

Based on assembling the chair; unfolding and setting it up; using the tray; adjusting seat height; adjusting the foot rest; ease of putting a child in and out of the chair; using the harness; moving the chair around; folding it for storage; and any care needed to avoid pinch points and other hazards for the adult. Some high chairs may not have a score as they were tested before this score was introduced.

Key safety tests include stability, durability and security of the frame locking mechanism. In some cases, we find minor issues (such as finger entrapment in a hard to reach area) which may still make the high chair worth considering. Those models still pass the key safety tests. Some failures are rated as very minor - a model with only very minor failures can still be recommended.

Our testers examine each high chair against the Australian Standard for high chairs, AS 4684:2009. This standard also calls for compliance with at least one of the international standards, so we refer to the European Standard EN 14988. Any high chair which fails the rearwards and/or sideways stability test is not recommended. Manufacturers may disagree with our findings.

Manufacturer's stated warranty. This doesn't include the rights you have under Australian Consumer Law.

Manufacturer's stated country of origin.

Tested models are models we've tested which are currently available at time of publication. Discontinued models are models from previous tests that are now no longer in stores, but which may be available second-hand or in stock clearance sales.

Typical retail price.

As stated by the manufacturer. Descriptions may refer to age and/or weight.

We only recommend models with a five-point harness (shoulder, waist and crotch straps).

Handy if you're moving the high chair frequently but some may be light enough to carry easily.

The measured height of the high chair.

The measured width of the high chair.

The measured depth of the high chair.

Weight of the chair and accessories.

Whether the high chair can be folded for storage.

A good harness will prevent your child from falling off the seat, but a crotch bar gives you added peace of mind so they won't slip under the tray.

On some chairs only the backrest reclines; on others the entire seat reclines. Multiple positions give you more options on how to seat your child.

Whether the tray is fixed or has multiple positions, and whether it (and the top tray if applicable) is removable. We buy the tray if it is sold separately but in most cases it comes with the unit.