Mamas & Papas created the Juice to adapt to your growing child - as their legs get longer, Juice's get shorter. With a few twists it goes from highchair to a Junior chair that's great for all kinds of activities for years to come. When they're growing out of everything else in five minutes, here's a chair they'll still be using in five years. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about how we tested the products we recommend. We won't always recommend the cheapest products, or the ones with the most extra features. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the one's we'd recommend to our own friends and family. A multifunctional chair might be a good choice if you want to adjust the chair to fit your baby or sit at your table, if you prefer a more comfortable cushion or if you know you’ll want to fold it away when you’re not using it. 3. Transitional highchairs

It’s a good idea to read up on their specs before choosing one to make sure you’ll be able to use it safely. It’s helpful when travel chairs collapse to a portable size and many come with their own carry cases or shoulder straps to help with this. Kirsty was impressed by the design of the highchair, and particularly how easy it is to build. 'I love the fact this chair isn’t bulky and the padding makes it so comfy for my daughter when dining,' she says. 'The fact you can pull everything apart to really deep clean it and even pop the tray in the dishwasher is an added bonus that makes the post-meal cleanup process so much easier.' Juice Croissant is an aesthetically stylish Scandi-inspired highchair that converts easily into a junior chair as baby grows. A seamless seat pad, 5-point harness, secure crotch post and comfy leg rest keep baby safe and comfortable at mealtimes, and when mealtimes are over, Juice is easy to clean, with a removable dishwasher-safe tray.The Mamas & Papas Juice Highchair is perfect for taking your little one from first tastes to full on family feasts. The flexible Juice highchair easily adapts into a junior chair as your baby grows. Taking inspiration from Scandi style, the Juice has been designed to look good in your home, even when splattered in pea puree. 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. While it may not look like anything special, our Mumsnet users rave about this highchair for being budget-friendly, functional and easy to clean up after mealtimes. As child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed says, sitting your child at your eye level and at (or close to) the rest of the family at mealtimes aids their development.

The built-in carry handles make this highchair a good choice if you have the kind of kitchen set-up that means you're likely to move the highchair around a lot. Some just aren't built with that kind of portability in mind. This feature is 'a lifesaver' according to Kirsty. Highchair mode – Never leave the child unattended, this product is intended for children to be able to sit unaided (minimum 6 months) and up to 5 years or a maximum weight of 15kg/33lbs These ensure that your child always has somewhere safe and age-appropriate to eat when they’re not at home – whether that’s at a grandparent’s house, a friend’s, or away on holiday – although many are designed so well that people use them at home too. The relevant safety directive to look out for is EU directive EN 14988:2017, which specifically sets out standards for children’s highchairs.

A multifunctional highchair is a step-up in functionality and price. It has been designed to include features that make life easier or that adjust the chair to suit your child. They are also, of course, the most expensive – and be aware that, in this group in particular, you’ll need to pay extra for everything except the chair frame itself (including newborn accessories, baby seats, trays and even safety harnesses), so make sure this is included in your budget. Transitional-style chair – can be used from birth with a baby bouncer attachment, from six months with a baby set, and indefinitely as a chair after three years or 15kg If you’re looking for a chair that’s as bold as it is brilliant – this is the one for you. Our verdict