The 10 Best High Chairs as of June 2026

How we ranked these high chairs

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each high chair does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	High Chairs	Score	Best for	Type	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Stokke Tripp Trapp	9.2	Best long-term	Adjustable wood	£230	View Price
2	Hauck Alpha+	8.7	Best wooden value	Adjustable wood	£90	View Price
3	IKEA Antilop	8.8	Best budget	Plastic	£25	View Price
4	Nuna ZAAZ	8.6	Best premium plastic	Plastic, reclining	£230	View Price
5	Bugaboo Giraffe	8.5	Best premium convertible	Wood, convertible	£250	View Price
6	Joie Mimzy 360	8.5	Best all-rounder	Plastic, reclining	£120	View Price
7	Chicco Polly Progress	8.4	Best convertible	Plastic, convertible	£160	View Price
8	Cosatto Noodle Supa	8.3	Best for design	Plastic, reclining	£130	View Price
9	Inglesina Fast Table Chair	8.3	Best clip-on	Clip-on	£70	View Price
10	Red Kite Feed Me	7.9	Best ultra-budget	Plastic, foldable	£40	View Price

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The full ranking

Best long-term

Stokke Tripp Trapp

9.2Our number one pick.

The Stokke Tripp Trapp is the iconic adjustable wooden high chair that grows with your child from baby to adult, with timeless looks and superb stability. It is expensive and accessories add up, but as a buy-for-life chair it is unmatched.

Comfort: 9.2Cleaning: 8.6Build: 9.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Grows from baby to adult
Beautiful, stable design
Buy-for-life build

Cons

Expensive
Newborn and tray sets cost extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best wooden value

Hauck Alpha+

8.7A superb runner-up.

The Hauck Alpha+ is a brilliant-value adjustable wooden high chair clearly inspired by the Tripp Trapp, growing with your child at a fraction of the price. It is not quite as refined, but it is sturdy, attractive and excellent value.

Comfort: 8.6Cleaning: 8.4Build: 8.8Value: 9.4

Pros

Grows with child
Sturdy and attractive
Great value

Cons

Less refined than Stokke
Accessories extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best budget

IKEA Antilop

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The IKEA Antilop is the cult-favourite budget high chair, astonishingly cheap, light and — crucially — wipe-clean in seconds with no crevices to trap food. It is basic with no recline or height adjust, but for value and easy cleaning nothing comes close.

Comfort: 8.0Cleaning: 9.6Build: 8.4Value: 9.8

Pros

Incredibly cheap
Wipes clean in seconds
Light and stable

Cons

No recline or height adjust
Basic comfort

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

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Best premium plastic

Nuna ZAAZ

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The Nuna ZAAZ is a sleek, stable premium high chair with smooth height and recline adjustment and easy-clean surfaces. It is pricey and heavy, but the build and finish are top-tier.

Comfort: 8.8Cleaning: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Sleek, stable build
Smooth adjustments
Easy to clean

Cons

Expensive
Heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best premium convertible

Bugaboo Giraffe

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Bugaboo Giraffe is a premium convertible wooden chair that works from newborn to adult with add-ons, blending Tripp Trapp-style longevity with a sleek modern look. It is expensive with paid accessories, but it is beautifully made and adaptable.

Comfort: 8.8Cleaning: 8.4Build: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Newborn to adult
Sleek modern design
Beautifully made

Cons

Expensive
Accessories add up

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

Best all-rounder

Joie Mimzy 360

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Joie Mimzy 360 is a feature-packed plastic high chair with a 360° swivel seat, multiple heights and recline, and a removable dishwasher-safe tray. It is bulkier than minimalist chairs, but for everyday versatility it is great value.

Comfort: 8.6Cleaning: 8.6Build: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

360° swivel seat
Multiple heights and recline
Dishwasher-safe tray

Cons

Bulky
Plastic-heavy looks

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best convertible

Chicco Polly Progress

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Chicco Polly Progress converts from high chair to booster to a youth stool, offering long use across stages. It is large and a bit complex to switch, but the longevity and comfort are good value.

Comfort: 8.6Cleaning: 8.2Build: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Converts across stages
Comfortable padding
Long use

Cons

Large
Fiddly to convert

Check price on Amazon≈ £160

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Best for design

Cosatto Noodle Supa

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Cosatto Noodle Supa pairs bold, fun designs with a height-adjustable, reclining seat and a removable tray at a friendly price. It is bulkier and busier-looking than minimalist chairs, but it is practical, cheerful value.

Comfort: 8.4Cleaning: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Fun designs
Recline and height adjust
Removable tray

Cons

Bulky
Busy looks

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best clip-on

Inglesina Fast Table Chair

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Inglesina Fast clamps securely onto most tables, turning any surface into a high chair — brilliant for travel, dining out and small homes with no room for a full chair. It has no tray of its own, but for portability it is excellent.

Comfort: 8.2Cleaning: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Clamps to any table
Brilliant for travel
Space-saving

Cons

No tray of its own
Table must be suitable

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best ultra-budget

Red Kite Feed Me

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

The Red Kite Feed Me is a cheap, foldable plastic high chair that packs away neatly, fine for occasional use or tight spaces. It is basic and less sturdy than premium chairs, but for the price it is handy value.

Comfort: 7.8Cleaning: 8.2Build: 7.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap and foldable
Space-saving
Wipe-clean

Cons

Less sturdy
Basic comfort

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the high chairs in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Stokke Tripp Trapp, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Hauck Alpha+ and IKEA Antilop are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best high chairs without overthinking it, the Stokke Tripp Trapp is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £230

Our top picks at a glance

Stokke Tripp Trapp

Hauck Alpha+

Nuna ZAAZ

How we ranked these high chairs

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Stokke Tripp Trapp

Pros

Cons

Hauck Alpha+

Pros

Cons

IKEA Antilop

Pros

Cons

Nuna ZAAZ

Pros

Cons

Bugaboo Giraffe

Pros

Cons

Joie Mimzy 360

Pros

Cons

Chicco Polly Progress

Pros

Cons

Cosatto Noodle Supa

Pros

Cons

Inglesina Fast Table Chair

Pros

Cons

Red Kite Feed Me

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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