The Parenting Journal

High Chair Safety in the Dining Room: Straps Placement and Cleaning

High Chair Safety in the Dining Room: Straps Placement and Cleaning

Key Takeaways Keep the high chair at least an arm’s length from tables, walls, and any reachable surface. Buckle all five harness points at every meal, no exceptions, and check the fit with one finger. Adjust shoulder strap height every...

Kitchen Table and High Chair Safety: Preventing Falls at Mealtime

Kitchen Table and High Chair Safety: Preventing Falls at Mealtime

About 9,400 children under age 3 are treated in U.S. emergency departments each year for high-chair-related injuries (CPSC). That number stopped me cold when I first read it, because I know exactly how those moments happen. You turn around to...