Best Highchairs UK 2026: 5 Picks for Every Family

COMPARISON · HIGHCHAIRS

The highchair is one of those purchases that creeps up on you. One day your baby is happily drinking milk, the next you are searching "when do babies start solids" at three in the morning while nervously reading about baby-led weaning. The chair you choose will be the backdrop to thousands of meals over the next few years, so it is worth getting right.

The UK highchair market in 2026 is genuinely bewildering. Wooden grow-with-me chairs that promise to last until your child leaves home. Folding chairs that vanish into a cupboard. Rotating seats that spin a full 360 degrees. Bouncer-docking systems that work from birth. Prices range from under £40 to well over £400, and it is not always obvious what the extra money actually buys you.

We spent weeks cross-referencing parent feedback from across the UK, comparing specifications side by side, and testing each chair ourselves. We also heard directly from parents at different stages of the weaning journey to understand what genuinely matters day to day, rather than what merely sounds impressive on a product page. This roundup covers five highchairs from five different brands, each with a distinct approach to feeding time, spanning budget to premium.

Lil’ Bubba’s verdicts

• Best Overall: Mamas & Papas Eno · 8.5/10 - Clever bouncer-dock system, gap-free seat, and five height positions make it the most complete package
• Best Value: Silver Cross Gourmet · 8.0/10 - Lie-flat recline from birth, seven heights, and compact fold, all for around £109
• Best for Eco-Conscious Families: KAOS ReKLAPP · 8.0/10 - Made from 100% recycled plastic, lasts from birth to adulthood with zero assembly
• Best Budget: Kinderkraft Dinnly · 7.5/10 - At under £40 this foldable 2-in-1 punches well above its price
• Best Design: egg Highchair · 8.0/10 - Sculpted 360-degree rotating seat that turns heads as often as it turns toddlers

	Eno	Gourmet	ReKLAPP	Dinnly	egg
Brand	Mamas & Papas	Silver Cross	KAOS	Kinderkraft	egg
Price	£175	£109	£189	£40	£399
Ages	6m - 5y	Birth - 3y	Birth - adult	6m - 3y	6m - 3y
Folds	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Standout	Bouncer dock	Lie-flat recline	100% recycled	Under £40	360° rotation
Rating

How we picked these 5

We started with every highchair available through joined UK retailers with an active listing and at least two registry additions. We filtered for recognised brands with a track record in baby gear, excluded multi-packs and accessories, and cross-referenced parent reviews to build a shortlist. From there, we chose five that span different price brackets, design philosophies, and age ranges, so every family can find a fit regardless of budget or kitchen size.

What to look for in a highchair

Footrest support. Occupational therapists and feeding specialists consistently recommend a footrest that allows your baby to sit with hips and knees at roughly 90 degrees. This position supports core stability, which in turn supports self-feeding. Every chair in our roundup includes an adjustable footrest, but budget options outside this list sometimes skip it.

Easy cleaning. You will clean this chair multiple times a day, every day, for years. Smooth surfaces with minimal seams beat padded fabric seats for day-to-day sanity. Removable trays that go in the dishwasher save even more time. If a chair has fabric, check whether the cover is machine-washable or just "wipe-clean" (a phrase that covers a wide spectrum of reality).

Harness. A 5-point harness is standard and recommended for younger babies. Look for one with easily adjustable shoulder heights and, ideally, a crotch post that prevents sliding. Magnetic buckles (as on the egg) are a genuine quality-of-life upgrade when you are trying to strap in a wriggling toddler one-handed.

Longevity. Some chairs last six months to three years. Others, like the KAOS ReKLAPP, are rated to 110kg and genuinely last into adulthood. Think about whether you want a buy-once proposition or are happy replacing the chair when your child moves to a booster or a regular dining chair.

Size and storage. Measure your dining area before you buy. A chair that folds flat is essential if your kitchen is compact, while a non-folding chair like the egg needs a permanent spot. Check the footprint when the tray is extended too, as that often adds 15-20cm.

1. Mamas & Papas Eno / 10 · Best Overall

The Eno is Mamas & Papas’ answer to the question every parent eventually asks: why does my highchair have so many crevices? Its smooth, gap-free seat surface means no crumbs getting trapped in joints or hinges, a small detail that parents consistently mention as a game-changer. At around £175 it sits in the upper-mid range, but the optional bouncer dock (sold separately) extends its usefulness back to birth, making it a genuinely versatile system.

The five-position height adjustment means the Eno works with low coffee tables and standard dining tables alike, and the dishwasher-safe tray is one of those features that sounds minor until you are scraping dried porridge off a non-removable surface at 7am. The silicone harness straps wipe clean in seconds. From weaning at six months to independent eating at five years, this chair adapts without fuss.

What parents love

• Gap-free seat. No crevices for food to hide in. One parent told us: "I used to spend ten minutes cleaning our old highchair after every meal. This one takes a quick wipe and it is done."
• Bouncer dock system. The matching Eno bouncer clips directly onto the highchair frame, bringing baby to table height from birth, well before they are ready for a traditional highchair.
• Dishwasher-safe tray. The removable meal tray goes straight in the dishwasher, which is a genuine time saver during the messy early months of weaning.
• Five height positions. Works at coffee tables, kitchen islands, and standard dining tables. The adjustable footrest grows with your child through to age five.

What to know before you buy

• Bouncer sold separately. The complete birth-to-five system requires buying the bouncer and cushion pack as extras, which pushes the total past £300.
• Larger footprint. When unfolded, the Eno takes up more floor space than compact folders like the Dinnly or the Gourmet.

Best for

• Parents who prioritise easy cleaning above all else
• Families wanting a birth-to-five feeding system with the bouncer add-on
• Anyone who has had enough of scrubbing crumbs from crevices
• Weaning-focused households who want table-height feeding from day one

2. Silver Cross Gourmet / 10 · Best Value

The Gourmet is Silver Cross’s do-it-all highchair, and at around £109 it represents genuine value in a category where premium chairs routinely cost twice that. Its standout trick is a fully lie-flat recline that makes it usable from birth, unusual at this price point. Seven height positions give it more adjustability than any other chair in this roundup.

Silver Cross has built a reputation on prams, but the Gourmet shows they can do feeding furniture too. The cushioned seat reclines through five positions, the three-position footrest accommodates growing legs, and the removable tray features a handy cup holder. A parent shared: "It stands up on its own when folded, which is rare. I can tuck it behind the kitchen door and forget about it."

What parents love

• From-birth lie-flat recline. Five recline positions including a fully flat mode mean you can use this from your newborn’s earliest days, not just from six months.
• Seven height positions. More adjustment than any other chair here, so it matches virtually any table in the house.
• Self-standing fold. When folded, it stands upright on two legs, making it easy to store behind a door or in a cupboard.
• Removable tray with cup holder. Clips on and off without disturbing baby, and includes a moulded cup holder section.

What to know before you buy

• Stitching traps food. The seat pad has stitching details that can trap food after messier meals, requiring a more thorough clean.
• Bulky when folded. While it folds, it is still quite large compared to truly compact chairs like the Dinnly.

Best for

• Families wanting a from-birth highchair without paying premium prices
• Parents who value height adjustability for different table situations
• Anyone looking for the most features per pound
• Homes where the chair needs to fold away but does not need to be tiny

3. KAOS ReKLAPP / 10 · Best for Eco-Conscious Families

The ReKLAPP is the most unusual chair in this roundup, and deliberately so. Made entirely from 100% recycled consumer waste with a 63% lower environmental footprint than comparable chairs, it is the only highchair on the market that can genuinely claim serious sustainability credentials. Its staircase-inspired design is clever: rather than adjustable height settings, the child naturally finds an ergonomic sitting position on the integrated step ladders as they grow.

Rated from birth (with the newborn seat accessory) to 110kg, this is a genuine buy-once chair. The Scandinavian design is clean and contemporary, and the whole thing folds completely flat for storage. We hear repeatedly from parents that the no-assembly aspect is a highlight: "No tools, no instructions, no stress. We just unfolded it and sat her in it."

What parents love

• 100% recycled materials. The only highchair made entirely from recycled consumer waste plastic, with independently verified environmental credentials.
• Birth to adulthood. Rated for 0-110kg, this is genuinely a buy-once proposition. Add the newborn seat for the early months, then gradually remove accessories as the child grows.
• Zero assembly. Arrives ready to use straight from the box, no tools required. Parents we hear from regularly praise this as one of its best features.
• Folds flat. Despite its ladder-style design, it folds completely flat for storage or travel.

What to know before you buy

• Plastic aesthetic. The recycled plastic material is functional rather than luxurious. It will not have the same premium feel as a wooden or leather-trimmed chair.
• Accessories add up. The base chair needs the baby set (safety rail, tray, harness) for younger children, which increases the total cost beyond the base price.

Best for

• Eco-conscious families who want to reduce their environmental impact
• Parents looking for a genuine buy-it-once chair that lasts years
• Minimalists who want zero assembly and a clean design
• Families with older children who will continue using it as a regular chair

4. Kinderkraft Dinnly / 10 · Best Budget

At under £40, the Dinnly costs less than a restaurant highchair rental for a week-long holiday. But it does not feel cheap. Kinderkraft has focused on getting the fundamentals right: a stable frame, proper footrest support for healthy posture during weaning, and a 5-point harness for safety. It converts from a highchair to a toddler chair, and folds flat without any tools.

The Dinnly is not trying to be everything to everyone. It does not recline from birth, it does not rotate, and it will not last until your child goes to university. What it does is provide a safe, comfortable, properly supported seat for mealtimes from six months to around three years, at a price that makes it an excellent second chair for grandparents or a sensible choice for budget-conscious families.

What parents love

• Remarkable value. Everything you need in a highchair, including tray, harness, footrest, and stable frame, for under £40.
• Tool-free folding. Sets up and folds flat in seconds, making it ideal for small kitchens or taking to grandparents’ houses.
• 10-year warranty. Kinderkraft backs the Dinnly with a decade of warranty coverage, exceptional for a chair at this price.
• Correct weaning posture. The profiled seat and footrest combination supports the 90-degree hip position that feeding specialists recommend for weaning.

What to know before you buy

• Basic aesthetics. The design is practical rather than beautiful. It will not win any interiors awards.
• Limited age range. Suitable from six months to around three years, so it does not have the longevity of the ReKLAPP or Eno.
• No recline. Upright positions only, so it is not suitable from birth.

Best for

• Budget-conscious families who refuse to compromise on safety or posture
• Second or spare highchairs for grandparents or holiday homes
• Parents with compact kitchens who need a chair that truly disappears
• Anyone who believes the best highchair is the one that works reliably

5. egg Highchair / 10 · Best Design

The egg Highchair is the design statement of this roundup. Its sculpted, contoured seat immediately sets it apart from everything else on this list, and the 360-degree rotating base is a genuine innovation. You can swivel baby towards you for feeding, then rotate them to face the table for family mealtimes, all without moving the chair. At £399, it is not subtle about its positioning as a premium product.

Beyond the looks, there is real substance. The magnetic 5-point harness clicks into place without fiddling with buckles, the wipe-clean EVA seat pad has no fabric stitching to trap food, and the four height settings plus three-position footrest provide solid adjustability. One parent put it best: "It is the one piece of baby gear that actually looks like proper furniture. Visitors always comment on it."

What parents love

• 360-degree rotation. The base rotates and locks in multiple positions, making it easy to position baby facing you, the table, or anywhere in between without moving the chair.
• Magnetic harness. The 5-point harness uses magnets for quick fastening, which is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade when strapping in a wriggling toddler.
• Wipe-clean EVA pad. The seat pad is made from smooth EVA foam that wipes clean instantly, with no fabric stitching to trap food.
• Premium build quality. Heavy, solid, and beautifully finished. The anti-slip base and discreet wheels allow repositioning without scratching floors.

What to know before you buy

• Premium price. At £399, it is the most expensive chair in this roundup by a significant margin.
• Does not fold. Unlike every other chair here, the egg has no folding mechanism, so it needs a permanent spot in your kitchen or dining room.
• Shorter age range. Rated 6 to 36 months, so you will need a different solution sooner than with the Eno or ReKLAPP.

Best for

• Design-conscious parents who want nursery gear that looks like real furniture
• Anyone frustrated by fiddly harness clips and buckles
• Families with open-plan living where the highchair is always visible
• Parents who value premium build quality and do not mind the investment

What about the Stokke Tripp Trapp?

The Tripp Trapp is arguably the most iconic highchair ever made, and it regularly tops UK recommendation lists. We do not currently stock it through our retail partners, so we cannot include it with a shop link here. If you are considering the Tripp Trapp (around £200-230 for the chair alone, plus £60-80 for the baby set), it competes most directly with the KAOS ReKLAPP in terms of longevity and the Mamas & Papas Eno in terms of overall quality. The IKEA Antilop (around £20) is another hugely popular option that we do not carry. It is hard to argue with the value, though it lacks a footrest, has no padding, and offers no height adjustment.

How to choose

If cleaning ease is your top priority, the Mamas & Papas Eno is the obvious pick. Its gap-free seat and dishwasher-safe tray make daily maintenance genuinely painless, and the bouncer dock adds rare birth-stage versatility.

If you want the most features for the money, the Silver Cross Gourmet at £109 is hard to beat. Lie-flat from birth, seven heights, and a self-standing fold add up to a lot of chair for the price.

If sustainability matters to you, the KAOS ReKLAPP is in a category of one. No other highchair is made from 100% recycled materials, and its birth-to-adulthood lifespan means less waste over time.

If budget is tight, the Kinderkraft Dinnly proves you do not need to spend hundreds to get safe, posture-correct seating. At under £40, it is ideal as a primary chair on a budget or a spare for visiting grandparents.

If aesthetics are non-negotiable, the egg Highchair is the one that will make you smile every time you walk into the kitchen. The 360-degree rotation and magnetic harness are practical bonuses on top of the design.

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