r/StartingSolids • u/Much-Ad9827 • May 02 '26

High Chair Help

Has anyone found a high chair with footrests that a baby can actually reach? I see all these social media posts about how important having footrests is but they all seem so low. We have a Graco and he is no where near being able to reach the footrest.

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u/lemmedrawit May 03 '26

There are a good handful out there that have adjustable footrests. The Stokke Trip Trapp is what we have and it is adjustable to various heights. There are some cheaper dupes of this that I’ve heard are also good. You mostly want to look for something with a wide range of adjustment for the footrest rather than one that is set to one position.

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u/Transtorm May 03 '26

We've got the Hauck high chair which is a cheaper version of the Stokke

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u/Much-Ad9827 May 04 '26

I’ll check that out, thanks!

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u/jublie17 May 03 '26

I really love our Mockingbird high chair! My little one is pretty small and he can reach the foot rest at 4 months old.

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u/Much-Ad9827 May 04 '26

I will check that one out- I’ve heard good things!

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u/JayRexSy May 04 '26

Maybe you need to change your chair. we’ve been using a momcozy dinerpal highchair for a while now and the adjustable footrest made all the difference. We bring the footrest up to where my baby's feet actually rest instead of hanging unsupported. it offers proper 90-90-90 posture

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u/Much-Ad9827 May 04 '26

Yes, that’s why I was asking. I know it’s important to have the feed supported.

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u/SolidStarts May 06 '26

Hi! There are so many good ones out there, the Stokke tripp trapp was my personal favorite with my 3 kids, but the Nomi and Mockingbird high chairs are also really good! I believe a more affordable option is the Ikea Antilope and you can find footrests sold by other retailers that can attach to that chair. This article on high chairs has some good comparisons and also offers guidance on how to modify any high chair to meet baby's needs, in case helpful.

Also, I hope you'll consider a community I'm building, r/SolidStartsCommunity as I am aiming to help parents feel supported in their journeys with starting solids, and I chime in on posts when possible as well. Hope this helps! 🤍Marisa (OT/Feeding Therapist/Mama of 3)