Comparison Carrello Stella CRL-9503 vs Baby Tilly Buddy T-633

The ability to change the distance between your own tabletop and the back of the chair. Adjusting the tabletop allows you to adjust its position so that your baby will be as comfortable as possible to sit in the chair.

The seat height can be adjusted (meaning the entire unit, with footrest and tabletop). This function is especially useful if you want to adjust the height of the highchair to match a regular table, and in some models it converts the highchair into a rocking chair, for example. Variable seat height is a mandatory attribute of universal highchairs (see "Type").

Height adjustment can be either smooth or stepped; if the characteristics indicate the number of levels (see "Seat height") — it means that the adjustment is stepped, if not — smooth. Each option has its own advantages: smooth adjustment allows you to set the height as accurately as possible, stepped provides higher durability and reliability of the design.

The number of individual levels on which the seat of the high chair can be installed. The more such levels, the wider the possibilities for choosing the installation height and the more accurately you can choose the height for specific conditions.

It is possible to adjust the tilt of the highchair backrest. This makes it possible to set the backrest in the optimal position, which is various for different situations: for example, when eating it is desirable to sit upright, and if the baby falls asleep in the chair, the backrest can be lowered. Backrest tilt adjustment is a mandatory feature for models with the possibility of converting to a carrycot (see the relevant paragraph below).

The number of positions in which the adjustable (see above) highchair backrest can be installed. The more such positions, the wider the possibilities for adjusting the backrest.

The height of the footrest can be adjusted in accordance with the seat itself. Most highchairs are designed to last at least a couple of years, and this is exactly the period in which the child grows most intensively; and the height-adjustable footrest allows you to adjust the highchair as your child grows.

The number of levels the adjustable footrest can be set to (see above). The more such levels, the wider the adjustment possibilities and the more accurately you can adjust the height of the footrest.

Theleg stropper keeps the baby in the chair and allows you not to worry that the baby will slip between the tabletop and the seat and fall out of the chair, which is fraught with bruises and injuries. Today, these types of stoppers are used:

— Plastic. The most common type of stopper is a ledge on the seat or a partition between the seat and the tabletop. It can be fixed or removable, but is usually not adjustable. It is not considered appropriate for boys, so it is worth looking for a chair with a removable stopper or harness (see below).

— Wooden. Rigid stoppers, generally similar to the plastic ones described above, but used in highchairs made of wood (see "Material") — mainly for aesthetic reasons.

— Metall. Another analogue of the plastic stopper used in chairs, the bases of which are also made of metal. The advantages of this material over plastic are high durability and solid appearance. However, it costs considerably more, and the difference in durability is not great enough to compensate for the difference in price. Therefore, this option is rare.

— Harness. Harnesses are less common than plastic. On the other hand, they are softer and can be removed, which makes such chairs more appropriate for boys. In addition, in convertible highchairs (see "Type"), harnesses are usually used due to design features.

— Removable tabletop. The ability to remove the chair's own tabletop, turning it into a regular seating area. This feature will come in handy when the child grows up and can be seated at a regular table.

— Removable tray. The removable tray in highchairs is usually installed on the tabletop and follows the same shape as the tabletop. This accessory can make life much easier for parents: for example, if the tray gets dirty after a meal, it can be quickly removed and washed, while the tabletop can be used for the child's playtime.

— Tabletop with edge. Tabletop equipped with a convex edge around the perimeter. This reduces the risk that the child will drop the dishes on the floor, accidentally hitting them; in addition, spilled liquid from such a tabletop will not fall on the floor, and it will be much easier to clean it up. Most modern chairs have a tabletop with an edge.

— Harnesses. Special harnesses that secure your child to the seat. Thus, you can safely remove the tabletop, leg stoppers, etc., without worrying that a baby will jump out of the chair (which, given the high height, is fraught with troubles).

— Lockable wheels. Highchairs on wheels are convenient for moving within the apartment, however, on the other hand, they can move from the slightest push. The...wheel locks allow the chair to be positioned securely and prevent accidental movement.

— Toy basket. A special container for toys provided in the design of a highchair; may be a basket itself, a tray or even a fabric bag. It is usually placed under the seat. Such a basket makes it possible to always have a set of toys on hand to cheer up the baby if he or she cries or gets moody.

— Lying position. The backrest of the highchair can be set horizontally, turning it into a carrycot. This allows the chair to be used from the first days of the baby's life, when he/she is not yet able to sit up (chairs without this function are suitable for kids from about 6 months of age). Theoretically, such a carrycot can even replace a crib in the first months of life, although later a separate sleeping place is needed anyway.

— Arc with toys. A special arc that is placed above the chair seat. Such toys are designed to entertain babies, and therefore the arc is usually mounted on the chairs that provide for conversion into a carrycot (see the relevant paragraph above). For feeding, the arc can be removed.