Cradle Score

The Best High Chairs of 2026

We scored 7 high chairs on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair, with a Cradle Score of 82.

Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 7 products · How we score · No paid placements

Quick picks

82
Best overall
Good

Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair

Highest Cradle Score of the 7 we scored. BabyGearLab's best overall: wood, easy to clean, and grows into a seat for up to 250 lb.

About $238Low
80
Cleanest materials
Good

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

Materials & safety score of 86. A beech-wood chair that grows from baby to adult, easy to wipe and compact.

About $450 bundleLow
76
Parents' favorite
Good

Peg Perego Siesta High Chair

Parent consensus score of 82. Reclines for young babies and rolls on wheels, with lots of adjustments.

About $330Low
77
Best value
Good

IKEA Antilop High Chair

Value & longevity score of 96. A $19 chair that's light, quick to assemble and easy to wipe.

About $19Low

All 7 compared

Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.

What matters in a high chair

Look for a five-point or three-point harness, a stable base and a tray and seat that are easy to wipe clean. Chairs that grow with your child last longer but often cost more up front.

1 has a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.

The 7 high chairs, ranked

77

#4 IKEA Antilop High Chair

About $19GoodLow confidence
Materials70Parents74Value96

A $19 chair that's light, quick to assemble and easy to wipe. Upright only, with a 3-point harness and a fiddly tray.

Watch for
  • Hard tray removal
  • 3-point harness only
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Head-to-head comparisons

Questions parents ask

What is the best high chair in 2026?

Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair has the highest Cradle Score of the 7 high chairs we scored, at 82 out of 100 (Good). BabyGearLab's best overall: wood, easy to clean, and grows into a seat for up to 250 lb.

Which high chair has the cleanest materials?

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair scores highest on materials and safety among the high chairs we scored.

Which high chair do parents like most?

Peg Perego Siesta High Chair has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.

What is the best value high chair?

IKEA Antilop High Chair (About $19) scores highest on value and longevity among high chairs with a Good or Excellent score.

Are any high chairs recalled?

None of the 7 high chairs on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.

How does Cradle Score rate products?

Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.

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