10 Simple High chair safety tips you should know to keep the child safe.

Do you have a high chair? If so, you probably use it daily like millions of other mothers around the world.

But besides merely buckling the straps, have you ever given much thought to safety?

Although there are thousands of injuries due to misuse of a high chair every year, it doesn’t mean that they are unsafe. To prevent this, it’s important to take certain precautions when using a high chair or booster seat.

Tips for Safe Use 

Here are some tips for making sure that your baby is always safe in their high chair.

1. Never leave your child unattended in the high chair.
2. Never allow other children to climb or play on the high chair.
3. Always use the high chair's safety straps.
4. Always use the crotch strap to ensure your child doesn't slip forward, causing serious injury or death.
5. Do not place your child's high chair near a counter or table: Because of the height of the high chair, your child can push off these surfaces and tip the high chair.
6. If you use a folding high chair, make sure it's properly locked in place before using it and properly locked closed (or stored out of baby's reach) to avoid injuries.

7.      Make sure the high chair cannot be tipped over easily.

8. Test your high chair and ensure that it is stable to the ground and can handle a few wriggles. The best high chairs have 4 feet touching the ground or a wide stable base. If your high chair has wheels make sure that they are firmly locked.
9. Establish a routine of using the high chair only for means. Do not let it be used for playtime.
10. Before and after buying a high chair or toys, periodically check for recalls.

Every year, nearly 10,000 children are injured in accidents involving high chairs, most of them due to falls. Keep your child safe by choosing an age-appropriate one for your child with plenty of safety features. Don’t forget to supervise them at all times during use.

Many high chairs include features to keep your little safe and secure while eating. As parents, you need to take care to ensure that you are using these features correctly. There is an alarming increase of high chair and booster seat injuries due to improper use. Read our guide to ensure that you are keeping your precious bundle safe.