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NiHigh Chairs
& Feeding
Time for tea?
When baby is sitting up confidently on his own, it is time for you to start The purchase of a high
discussing the high chair options. chair necessitates a whole
With lots of different models to choose from, the most important features range of other feeding
will be safety and functionality. A high chair needs to be strong, durable and as equipment, including bibs,
mess is guaranteed, easy to clean too. In today's modern homes, space is often cups, bowls and spoons, so be
an issue, so you need to identify which room mealtimes will be taken in to help sure to maximise on this initial
your customer make the most practical choice. Where space is at a premium, sale with a host of 'add-ons'.
online parenting resource babycentre recommends a highchair that is easy to From traditional towelling
fold and store away. Highchairs come with a range of additional features, bibs to the plastic scoop variety
including: extra padding on the seats; reclining seats; adjustable seat heights; designed to be easy to clean
adjustable foot-rest; removable seat cover; removable tray; divided tray to keep and minimise spillage, cover-all
different foods separate; and an extra tray or double-layered tray so that one bibs for the particularly messy eater or the disposable variety favoured by busy
can be used one for dinner and one for desert, or one washed while the other parents and carers - there are designs out there to cater for every lifestyle and
is in use, says babycentre in valuable advice to the consumer. A multi-function your range must do the same.
highchair which converts into a separate low chair and table when baby is a Trainer cups are vital at this stage too. Initially you should recommend a small
toddler, or can be used as a child grows up, may require a larger financial outlay cup with a soft plastic spout, as a smooth transition from the bottle. Once baby
but in terms of return on investment, has obvious benefits for your customer. is used to the idea of a cup there are several you could recommend to help him
If a harness is not included, be sure to supply one that attaches securely to the or her progress. Some have a basic lid and spout, others come with handles,
D rings and complies with safety standard BS 6684 - demonstrating how to use while many are also leak proof - preventing the contents from being hurled
it before completing the sale. It is crucial that your customer can get baby in around the room! A travelling cup meanwhile has a spout that can be lifted up
and out of the chair easily and that the seat is one that promotes good posture, and put down every time a sip of drink is required: if your customer is keen to
as this will make mealtimes a lot less stressful for everyone. monitor drink times, this is the ideal option.
Re-capping on the safety issue, recommend high chairs that have a wide Feeding technology has come a long way in recent years to ease parental
base and a low centre of gravity. Check the wheels and locking mechanisms so concerns about safety. Popular with the consumer are bowls that come with a
that your customer can be confident that baby is secured safely at all times. compartment in the base where hot water can be added to keep the food
While a high chair with wheels is great if baby is to be moved from place to warm; heat sensitive bowls and spoons that change colour when the food is
place, you must check that the locks are strong, to prevent any accidents. cool enough to eat; and bowls with a suction base that help to prevent
Similarly, if your customer has decided upon a folding highchair, check in store spillages. Shallow spoons made from flexible plastic are recommended for
that the folding mechanism locks well and operates easily, ensuring that it can helping a young baby to feed, while self-feeding babies and toddlers will
not be folded accidentally while in use. require a deeper spoon with an easy to grip handle.
The Wean Machine
The award winning Up N Down
- Just Fill, Squeeze & Feed!
highchair from Hauck
This double award winner makes
The Wean Machine helps prepare fresh baby food with no mess, no fuss and
dinner time for the little one that
no noise. Simply fill the bowl, squeeze the handles together to puree the food
much more enjoyable
and spoon-feed baby direct from the bowl. Ideal for use with a variety of
The Up N Down highchair offers
foods including soft fruits, cooked vegetables and pasta dishes, the
comfort, safety and versatility and now
interchangeable small and large grills produce different consistencies for each
comes with a large storage basket for
stage of weaning. Dishwasher safe, it pulls apart for easy cleaning and fits in
toys, wipes, bibs etc. The seat unit
all leading sterilizers.
has a safety harness, is height
Portable, compact and self contained, The Wean Machine can be used at
adjustable, contoured and can recline
home or when out and about - mum can simply puree a banana for her baby,
should baby wish to snooze. With its
or share the food on her plate when eating out with friends or in a restaurant.
adjustable footrest the Up N Down
A key benefit is that it enables parents to control exactly what is
highchair ensures correct posture as
going into their baby’s food. Getting a child
your child grows and develops.
involved with different foods will help them
The food/play tray can be removed
adjust to their new diet and enjoy more
for washing and folds away behind
relaxed mealtimes, making life that little
seat unit for easy storage.
bit easier for new mums.
a73
Tel: 01730 895761
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Web: www.cheekyrascals.co.uk a73 Tel: 01978 664362 a73 Web: www.hauck.com
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