A beautiful, intelligently designed chair with lots of thoughtful details, the Oribel Cocoon missed out on our transitional award as it’s still only suitable up to age three. With six different swivel positions and a pedal lift to adjust the height, this is a great seat for anyone with lower back strain – as it lifts and lowers your child for easy in-and-out access. It stands up by itself even when folded, and the tray hooks onto the back for even more compact storing. Highchairs need cleaning a lot - and sometimes a cloth and antibacterial spray isn’t enough for those hard, dried-on bits which you can spend hours scrubbing. Single-stem highchairs, which stand on one leg instead of four, even rotate 360 degrees as well as adjust in height.

We love that the Mamas and Papas bowl and plate both also have suction cups that help keep them in place, no matter how determined your little one is to knock them off. Depending on both you and your child’s specific needs and the setup of your home, differences in style, materials and size are required.

It could be a pain to clean but all the padding comes off and goes in the washing machine which I used to do once a week (normally Sunday after dinner and then it would be dry by Monday dinner time after nursery).

As reliable as it is ubiquitous, in our extensive tests the IKEA Antilop excelled, living up to its reputation as the king of all highchairs. The fabric cushioning will need washing a lot, but Mumsnetters say it dries really quickly so it's worth it for the added comfort. Attached to your dining room chair with two robust straps, the Chicco Pocket Snack folds down to handbag size and even has a shoulder strap for easy transportation. It can be used with the newborn set from birth, the baby set from six months (sitting unaided) and after three years or 15kg until adulthood and beyond, so it's great if you need a piece of furniture that will last and can be used by every member of the family.

An almost 50-year-old classic, the robust and intelligently designed Stokke Tripp Trapp continues to perform well for kids of any age.

But there's more to weaning than just making sure there's an Ella's pouch in your changing bag at all times, and thankfully Mumsnetters are on hand to help you navigate this messy time. A 5-star rating means that parents perceived and would have described the stability of the high chair as very good/excellent/the best/far above average. Using a test dummy to simulate a child, we test the forward, rearward and sideways stability of the high chair, to check that it won't topple over and also assess the risk of potential finger traps. The tray is adjustable and can be removed with ease, which makes it easier when trying to find and secure the safety straps.This practical highchair can be used in 7 different modes, which you can switch depends on your family needs.

It offers nine different heights and five recline positions, so no matter your child’s preferences you’ll always find the most comfortable position for them, even as they grow. The practical PVC lining is designed to wipe-clean, so any inevitable spills can be dealt with as they come.It is expensive but its adjustability and different modes of use make it versatile and will give parents much more use than a standard highchair. Practical and affordable, the Antilop is a fantastic traditional-style high chair for those on a budget. It is covered in wipe-down fabric and is a great storage spot for bibs, spoons, bowls and snacks so that you are always prepared.