High Chair Safety: The Five Point Check

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A high chair holds a wiggling baby several feet off the ground, which makes it one of the most important safety checks in the kitchen. Most high chair falls happen when a strap is left loose or unbuckled.

Check five things before every meal.

  • The harness is buckled and snug around the hips and legs
  • The tray is locked securely with no gap
  • All four feet sit flat with the chair away from counters
  • No wheels are unlocked, and the chair cannot tip

Buckle every time, even for a quick snack. The one time you skip the strap is the one time the baby learns to stand in the seat.

The high chair is one of the most-used and least-checked pieces of baby gear in the house. A five point check before every meal is a small routine that prevents the falls that do happen.