High Chair: How to adjust Baby Highchair (so your baby eats well)

Does your baby fall to the side, scream or constantly move around when sitting in the baby highchair? If this is your baby, then your high chair is too big. A high chair which is too big can lead to fussy eaters and a baby who won't eat solids. By making some simple adjustments you can ensure the highchair provides the postural support your baby needs to help them eat well.
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[@EmmaHubbard]

Unfortunately, all high chairs are too big for 6/7/8/9/10 month old babies and need adjusting. These simple tips will make a huge difference to your baby's willingness to eat and remain seated in a high chair. Let me know how you go adjusting your baby's high chair?

[@ppp0724]

My baby is turning 6 mos this Feb, and as a first time mom, this is probably the best KZbin channel ever. It just is.

[@champitadub]

Agreed!!

[@victorianadewoye8814]

Emma, I just want to let you know you are a blessing. Your videos have helped me so much. My LO has been very fussy when I put him in his high chair and wants to be out of it in just a few minutes and I just didnt know why. This video has shown me why. Your videos are just always a breath of fresh air. Thank you!!!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much! Let me know if adjusting his high chair increases his comfort!

[@yanabanana5086]

It's so useful! I never heard of someone else talking about it, yet the comparison with a chair where you can't put your feet on the ground was spot on!

[@FamilyFitnesswiththeMartins]

You are my best teacher!!!!The way you package your videos is on another level.Thanks for coming through

[@EmmaHubbard]

That’s so nice! Thanks so much! So glad I can help just a little bit.

[@rochelle2733]

Woow ! I’m shocked why haven’t any of these companies make their high chairs with all these tips and things in mind . I’m appalled . These are excellent tips and makes such a difference . I just got my high chair today and I used all these tips and it made a major difference 😳

[@EmmaHubbard]

So great you were able to make these changes to the highchair and noticed a difference straight away! Hope introducing solids is going smoothly!

[@pallaviketkar5417]

Very useful tips. Thank you !

[@alexandracooper6380]

Perfect! Just what I needed to know as starting weaning in the next few weeks. Thanks Emma

[@ivycivyc]

This was exactly what I needed!! Thank you

[@emwaleekaenmuang4861]

Thank you very much this is really helpful. My baby is always fussy at mealtime now I know the answer.

[@mariadaniels2036]

Incredibely helpful!

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad

[@itsmeg1330]

Your videos are helping me so much. Thank you! ♥️

[@EmmaHubbard]

So happy to hear you are finding the videos helpful! 💕

[@valerie8607]

This was very useful, thank you!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're very welcome!

[@elvirauntila2620]

Thank you very much for this interesting video !

[@aniqahasin4552]

Thanks for these informations...really helpful 😁

[@dipticheerath]

Super thanks for this )

[@KaalaiVanakkam]

Extremely useful! one of a kind video for all parents

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@rosie247100]

Thank you Emma for the tips!! Your videos are all soo good. You have helped teach me so many things I never knew or what I should be doing correctly. I am really enjoying watching all your videos on tips and tricks for mums. Great job love your channel! :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@joanwalford1959]

This is an eye opener. Very, very informative.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natachakardous167]

Thank you so much Emma, your video was extremely helpful. I love your channel ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@priya7787]

I love all your baby tip advices. An ardent follower of all your tips ! Thanks much !

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you like them!

[@margaretlawrence3562]

Thanks! Just in time 😃 about to start solids with my 6 month old

[@EmmaHubbard]

Exiting times ahead. Have fun and I hope these tips help

[@teresaalonso1620]

I was JUST talking to my husband while feeding our daughter that she looked so small in her high chair! I love your page, soooo many useful tips!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much Teresa! Glad you’re finding it helpful 😊

[@larasteinbacher8140]

Woah, totally makes sense and didn't think much about how they sit would affect how they eat. So grateful for this video. Thank you I have a high chair to adjust.

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s amazing how much it helps! Hope it makes it easier for your little one 💜

[@omaymaeldali9214]

Thank you so much

[@elizanavales]

this is really helpful.. I'm glad we just started feeding our six months old twins a week ago and could correct the mistakes we made. thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

So good to hear it was helpful. Hopefully after making these adjustments your little ones are more comfortable when sitting in their high chairs

[@rachelle2227]

Omg yes! We spent so long researching high chairs and found one we like with a lot of features. But now I realize that it is way too big! It can be adjusted somewhat, but the adjustments still aren’t enough for my six month old. I’ve used a lot of little towels now to fix her high chair. We’ve been doing solids for almost a week, and she seems to like the food, and wants to interact with them on the tray, but just couldn’t reach out really (so I’ve been often handing food/a spoon to her). I am sure the high chair being too big is a big part of the problem! You almost need a baby sized high chair, just like there are newborn sized cribs (bassinets).

[@dr.purvipatel9537]

Thank you for all the videos.. as a new mom it's helping me make right choices .

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are welcome! I'm so glad they are helpful

[@ngd1990]

This is a very helpful video - thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@anastasiyalysyuk1092]

Amazing tips, thank you so much!

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@lynofkates]

I love you channel - thank you so much! I feel so much more confident as a parent and your videos are incredible well done and easy to understand. ❤❤❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Katie thanks so much for this lovely message. I created this channel aiming to make the parenting journey easier so it is lovely to hear these videos have helps you feel more confident as a parent. ❤️

[@BrightElk]

As someone with an already very small baby for her age group thank you. This video was a life saver.

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad it helped 🙂

[@anthonyrobertcaingles7648]

This was super helpful! Created a cyborg-high chair for my daughter based on your instructions lol. Thanks a lot, Emma.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Love it! Glad you found the video helpful 😀

[@beatrizoliveros5569]

Thanks! Great info

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries!

[@hothaleema100]

So glad I came across to this video! No one told me about the reality of high chair.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it helped!

[@mariadenisova1189]

This is so useful🤩 Thank you, Emma for the great content!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@gabrielavieira7432]

Such good information for free! Thanks Emma! I'm from Brazil and my baby is now 7 months of age. I've learn a LOT from your channel!

[@TinaMartinez97]

Oh wow that’s a really great video! Thanks for this info!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mainstream6725]

Very useful information!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolinarojo2210]

i just found your videos on youtube, OMG!!!! What a great channel, full of great and useful info!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you so much! I hope you continue to find them helpful.

[@lindsayquay4784]

I wish I saw this video for my first, who is now 4 years old. I was frightened of feeding him because he kept gagging looking like he was choking. I didn't realize until amother parent came to our house that the high chair was very reclined and it made such a huge difference! We didn't make sure he was supported in all the other ways mentioned in your video. I will definitely be trying this with my second!

[@aimz2912]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're welcome!

[@joellejohnson7846]

As a social worker, who has had the pleasure of working with many OT’s, I thank you ❤ OTs are the best 🙏

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you too! I honestly think SW are the glue when working in an MD team.

[@gaiamariajrgensen3451]

Thank you so much for this video! I started my son on solids a couple of weeks ago and just bought a high chair. We tried it today and it worried me that he kept tilting to the side and that he didn’t have support for his feet. And then up pops this video! Very informative, thank you! You have a new subscriber.

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad this video popped up. Hopefully you have been able to mock up a footrest and add in some towels to stop your little one tilting to the side. Also hope mealtimes are going smoothly!

[@Sam-ui8ir]

Great video! I'm going to use these tips but I've read not to apply the harness for babies that can't climb/stand since you don't want to be fiddling with buckles and such if the baby is choking and you need to get them out quickly..something worth considering.

[@hannahnorth6422]

Interesting, where did you read that? Have tried Google...

[@jenessary]

Your channel is so honest straightforward to the point and sensible. The best one I can find answers from is you. My baby is 18 months and she is just starting to appreciate her comfortability in the high chair we have, why are the seats enormous from the start with inserts??!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much! Honestly the highchairs are something I find so frustrating, as lots of feeding challenges can be overcome if they are properly supported in the highchair.

[@Notamy691]

Thank you ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're welcome 😊

[@biancahislop3354]

I was looking at purchasing a high chair for my lo and honestly didn't even think about how much is going on with a baby while they're in there and eating but it all makes logical sense. I was watching baby led weaning videos and this one came on while I was prepping baby's bottle. I love your videos ♥️

[@tulipme1959]

What highchair did you get?

[@biancahislop3354]

@@tulipme1959 I bought the Beyond Junior Y Series off Amazon. It comes with a warranty card. It's sturdy and easy to clean. Doesn't collapse once assembled, so something to bear in mind if you have a small space but it can be easily placed in a corner without taking up too much space if you take the table off. My lo is almost 10 months and mostly just sits at the table with us now. It's rare we use the table piece anymore but it's super easy to wash/ clean off and comes with a piece to protect the wood

[@tiffanypronk4312]

Thank you. Thank you. thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

Any time!

[@Seraphimorama]

Hi great video. Do you think it's better to have them sit on our lap at the beginning of solids if they cannot sit upright by themselves or rather have the high chair amended as you just detailed here? I have contradicting info so would love to have your opinion. :)

[@samanthasandstrom9836]

So excited that it's really easy to change this! I had no idea why my baby slouched so bad in his chair when he normally sits so well!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope it helps!

[@samanthasandstrom9836]

@@EmmaHubbard It's helped quite a bit so far! Though he's so little that I can't seem to make a foot rest high enough... I'll keep trying!

[@EmmaHubbard]

@@samanthasandstrom9836 that is great. I have used high density foam in the past which I have taped around the legs of the high chair to provide foot support. I have also taped a pool noodle to the legs and that helped too.

[@AnEirini-Cricorin]

Omg i am nine minutes with the mouth open😮 cause i need to make all the tips for my baby. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s my pleasure!

[@anjalisingh-pt6hl]

Very helpful video.Can u please make a video on high chair rejection.

[@Innessofficial]

Made up my mine on getting stokke tripp trapp highchair,cause it has all the features of a comfortable chair for the babes)

[@EmmaHubbard]

I love our Tripp Trapp!

[@AdisCandra]

AH THANK YOU!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Any time

[@Meemfairie]

Ahh I wish I had watched this video before!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Meemfairie hopefully you can make simple adjustments to the highchair to support your little ones.

[@mounikamamilla1743]

Thanks Emma. My baby is 6months now and am starting the solids.. Its really helpful. Which highchair were you using in the video? Please let me know

[@cbritt6067]

Fantastic information. This might be why my little one hates her chair. Never considered this!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Let me know if giving your little one more support in the highchair helps!!!

[@cbritt6067]

It did!! Thank you so much. She sat in her chair with no problems for the first time in MONTHS! I was considering selling the high chair but now I’m keeping it! I was lap feeding her and that was exhausting, and I ultimately knew it wasn’t the best for her. Thank you for such valuable information!!!

[@abbykuk5692]

❤️❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

💕

[@madhumalagiri9474]

Thanku so much for this video I didn’t have the slightest idea .. Your video are great

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad you found it helpful

[@floyd6649]

Hi Emma Thank you for your videos. I have a question- is it safe to put a baby who doesn’t sit up by himself yet into a high chair? Thank you

[@hipp_katt]

Thank you so much for this video. I hope you see this. About the foot rest, our high chair has an adjustment so it goes flat, so baby is sitting with his legs straight out, but supported. It's that ok too? Or do you recommend the way you showed here is better?

[@EmmaHubbard]

This is ok but if you can lower it so that their hips, knees and ankles are at 90, 90, 90 that is a better option. When you have their legs straight out in front is encourages them to tilt their hip backwards and slide down the highchair. Also with their hips tilted backwards they want to lean backwards and this causes them to be further away from the food.

[@Shawdiee]

Question: Regarding the foot rest, what if the seat is able to adjust it so the leg can lay out straight? Would we still want to place something there for their foot to be able to push off of?

[@lucieb4741]

What do you think of the Leander high chair ?

[@Tiniik01]

Hi Emma, thanks so much for this video! I’m wondering, where do the straps of a harness go? There are slits for them at the back of the high chair and in between legs, but no slits in towels, would the straps go around the towels? Or it’s necessary to cut holes in the towels to get the straps through?

[@Turtelik]

Thanks for the tips, will try them out because our baby is also too small for a high chair. But, if we add all these towels behind/around the baby, won't they obstruct the entry points for harnesses? :/

[@EmmaHubbard]

They shouldn't if you take into account where the harness is and the entry points. I usually just work around them so I can still use them.

[@andreamariapohl1611]

Does everything you say only apply to babies who can sit by themselves? Our daughter is 5,5 months and still uses the baby 'adapter' for our high chair which is similar to triptrap....

[@faseenahassan9313]

Hi Emma...how about using a booster chair instead of high chair for my 6 month baby??

[@pursangla1019]

My 6 months boy just started rolling can I put him on high chair?

[@livingwithlivestockguardians]

Watched this even though my baby is now a year old. I'm happy to see the foot support issue brought up on here. It was the only thing that needed adjusted for my baby at 6 months. She had started sitting up on her own between 4 and 5 months. by the time she was ready for solid food she was sitting up right without any support needed and she was really tall so nothing other than foot support was needed. I'm not sure who designs highchairs, but my child is nearly too tall for her highchair based on the manual, her feet still don't reach the footrest they have on it. I think maybe if a 5-year-old was in the chair they could use the footrest that comes with it. i used elastic to attach a box to the highchair so i can keep moving it as she grows. anyway, do you have any videos or advice on when to transition toddlers/kids from the highchair to a regular chair at the table? Not what age but what set of skills they should have

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Living with livestock guardians thanks so much for the message. Basically for a child to successfully transition from the highchair to a regular chair at the table you still want to follow the same principles. So you want to ensure: - their feet are supported (their knees should be at 90 degrees and ankles should also be at 90 degrees) - the seat depth is not too long and cutting into the back of their knees which can cause pins and needles (so you should be able to place two fingers between the edge of the seat and the back of their knees) - their arms should be able to rest on the table when their elbows at at 90 degrees Unfortunately dining chairs are simply too big for children until they are at least 10 years of age. What I find is that children will sit on dining chairs when they are younger than 10 years of age but they find it really difficult to remain seated. They tend to kneel on the dining chair, perch on the edge of the seat so their feet touch the ground or simply stand up. I do recommend the tripp trapp chair (I also use this with my children) because it is a highchair which converts to a dining chair which children continue to use for 9+ years. Alternatively, you can get your little one to sit on a dining chair but I recommend: - you will need to raise the seat height (by using a high density foam) - provide a backrest because the seat depth will be too long - provide foot support. Hope that helps and wasn't too confusing!

[@lucymcmmck]

How do I get the harness on her if the towels are there?

[@deniseneuendorf3577]

I really cannot afford the Stokke. Please suggest for me another high chair that will allow my child to sit at the correct angle. I have looked everywhere and they all seem to recline too much. Fantastic info!

[@Sam-ui8ir]

Kmart sells a imitation version of the stokke at a cheaper price.

[@deniseneuendorf3577]

@@Sam-ui8ir thank you

[@PhoebeJaneway]

There are foot rests available for the IKEA-highchair...just not from IKEA, but they work fine. 😊

[@rachelduke1580]

If we just use the upseat for naby until hes big enough for a high chair is additional foot support necessary? Or is the upseat sufficient?

[@jesystar]

I hope you reply, since this is an older video. Can I high chair be used without being adjusted if the almost 6 months old sits independently (he started to sit up properly by himself 5 1/2 months of age)

[@kylennpetersen4407]

I'd consider what she said about the 90 degree angles. Baby might need less support, but still might find it easier if their arms are free and not up high or supporting themselves.

[@samanthasandstrom9836]

My little guy sits super independently, but he slouches in his high chair, and I think it's because he gets tired because his legs are dangling.

[@ailicec3855]

I think it goes back to general posture for all pf is. Like when we still on a tall stool when our feet our dangling, we usually seek to find a place to rest our feet. Better posture means easier digestion.

[@maryannmayuyo6029]

Hi! Thanks for info.. Can i use high chair for 6 month old baby that can’t sit independently?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Mary Ann if your little one can sit up with you holding them at the hips or ribs and they can keep their head up then you can use a high chair. You might just need to provide them with support at the side when they are using the highchair. Rolled up towels are often really helpful. In this video they baby I was adjusting the high chair for was not yet able to sit independently.

[@maryannmayuyo6029]

@@EmmaHubbard hi! I’m glad that you reply 🙂 you are very helpful to us especially I’m a first time mom. 😊 Godbless!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Honestly glad I can help. Parenting can be overwhelming so if I am making it a little easier for new parents then that is amazing.

[@mewLene]

My baby falls forward (Nomi highchair).. towels too? 🤷

[@vickiyu3948]

Hi Emma… I was wondering what to do if baby looks down when eating 😭

[@shuie85]

Thanks for this video, Emma! Should we be encouraging anterior pelvic tilt while sitting in a high chair (e.g., with towel under the bum area), or is it better to get a neutral tilt?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! A neutral tilt is better. You want to avoid a posterior tilt though as this will encourage curving through the spine and make it difficult for the bub to reach the food.

[@Lumin1116]

I tried all this and couldn't get baby comfortable so to the floor on a towel we go!

[@SamiNichole]

Hello! Fellow OTA here! I was gifted a high chair with NO footrest on it for my baby shower, and now that my baby is getting close to being ready to introduce solids, I need to figure out a solution to add a footrest. Any ideas?

[@terraverlage6834]

Your send me the link for the developmental milestones is not working in the attached PDF nor is the join the newsletter link... can you advise please? Thank you kindly

[@user-kq1wq7rg5b]

Marvic Paz

[@injodago]

Hi! Just want to ask what brand or model is the highchair you used?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Ingrid Lim I used a Stokke Tripp Trapp with my first child and then a cheaper high chair called the Mocka for my son (similar features - but I like the baby set in the Stokke better as it is more sturdy and supportive)

[@apurvam921]

Great video..all your content has been extremely informative and helpful..I am about to invest in a high chair and just wondering why you decided to change to the Mocka after using the Stokke Tripp chair?

[@momsworldbykris9674]

Hi! I’m a fan of your channel. 😊 I am planning to buy a booster seat with removable tray instead of a high chair since we don’t have space. Is it okay? And for the reason also that my bub can also use it,sit on it as a chair while on the floor. Hope you can give me advice regarding my concern☺️ Thanks!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @mom’sworld by Kris it’s totally fine to use a booster seat if a high chair doesn’t fit in your house. I tend to like the Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Seat best. Booster seats are still to big for 6 month old babies so you will need to give your bub extra support at the side when they are sitting in the seat. Also look at the weight limit of the booster seat - if it is 15kg then I would look at other options as your little one will still need a booster seat or adjusted seating for the first 5 years of life. One that can be attached to a dining chair is ideal too as you will be able to have family style meals.

[@momsworldbykris9674]

@@EmmaHubbard wow! Thanks for the reply mummy Emma. But I already bought the Summer Infant Deluxe comfort folding. Do you think it’s okay? It’s up to 15kg max. I just bought it 3wks ago😟 so far so good 😊 I always watched your videos to keep me updated😍

[@subha9333]

I will be using a high chair in few days with my 5 month old baby. I have an Ikea high chair. Hope it's not much troublesome.

[@EmmaHubbard]

I’m sure it will be great!

[@danielahuber2228]

Just use a Trip Trap or a Nomi. They are perfect and can be used even by adults. Totaly worth spending the money.

[@user-mu8sb1mq6x]

M 😊😊😊😊😊

[@sowingtreesinstorms]

Whoops, my baby spent months 6 to 12 slouched to the side. She still ate though...

[@livingforChrist]

My baby is soooo small, her tiny legs don’t even reach out to hang off the seat.

[@hansta2040]

What about kid that don't wants to sit on a high chair? Seatbelt is not usefull, he can get out of it.

[@tashiannamcdonald]

I tape a pool noodle to the footrest to make my baby's feet reach

[@EmmaHubbard]

My friend did this with her ikea high chair. It worked a treat!

[@kiirakunn]

so...why even buy these shit chairs you need to fix yourself?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Sometimes chairs are handed down from friends or relatives, or purchased before learning about how to select a good high chair. Limited budget might be another reason. Whatever the reason, if people do have a chair that's not ideal, rather than buying a new one they can make these modifications to help make them more suitable for their baby.