In infant seat mode, you may use your Take-Along Seat until your child is able to sit up unassisted. In swing mode, you may use your Swing to High Chair until the child becomes active and can climb out of the swing; 25 pounds maximum. The seat depth is fully adjustable and, by moving the seat, you can make sure baby is positioned with their back against the seatback while allowing the knees to bend at 90 degrees. Duct tape a sturdy cardboard box to the existing footplate to make it high enough that baby’s feet can bear weight on it.

If baby is losing their balance to one side or the other, check to make sure their butt is high enough in the chair.

This often creates about a 90-degree angle through the ankles, but rather than the angle, look for the postural position of the feet pressing into the footplate.

No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or your medical or health professional, nutritionist, or expert in pediatric feeding and eating.These chairs are on wheels and feature very small, low footrests which are difficult for an infant or small toddler to reach. Solid Starts is an independent organization that does not accept affiliate revenue or corporate kickbacks to review products. Once turned into a toddler chair, the seat is very low profile, and looks more like a stool, which can hold up to 55lbs.

In all, it’s much easier for a baby to reach and grasp food when their body is supported—and this starts with feet planted on a stable surface. It comes with a five-point safety harness, removable tray, machine washable seat cover, and transitions into a booster seat. Keep in mind that the goal is for baby to weight bear into the footrest, so any addition to the footrest should be securely taped to the footrest/chair. Although this option can get messy for the adult, this ensures baby’s safety while exploring solid foods, no special chair needed. If baby still struggles to hold themselves in the center despite this boost, consider waiting a week or so before starting solids while baby gets a bit stronger.The footrest is very small and low, which makes it difficult for an infant or small toddler to reach the footplate.