Graco battles with Fisher Price for the top-selling spots in the high chair market. In recent years, Graco has come out on top with a couple of best-selling models: the flagship Blossom high chair and the compact-folding Contempo. Graco offers 12 high chair models, divided into two categories: all-in-one models in a group called Grow With Me (Ready2Dine, Blossom, pictured, Duo Diner LX, Sous Chef, Simple Switch), “classic” high chairs (Slim Snacker, Souffle, Meal Time, Contempo, Slim Spaces, TableFit, Swivi Seat). They also make a travel chair and kitchen booster. (See our Hook-on chairs section for info on our recommendations for that category). Graco’s flagship “all-in-one” high chair is the Blossom, which strikes a much more modern pose than past Graco models. It has all the standard features you expect from today’s chairs (three-position recline, six position height adjustment, dishwasher safe tray insert) plus a few surprises: an adjustable footrest and a parent tray under the chair.

The Blossom’s key feature: the seat detaches and converts to an infant booster with a seat back insert that adjusts in size. But wait, there is also a separate toddler booster (it  straps onto a regular chair). Once the seat is detached, the base becomes a “youth chair.” Price: $145 to $190. Feedback for this chair has been positive, with fans citing its cleanability and ease of use. One negative: the t-bar is attached to the tray, not the seat (as we prefer for safety reasons). And the Blossom lacks a fold feature, which means you can’t store it away. Despite those negatives, most reader feedback on the Blossom is overwhelmingly positive. Graco’s DuoDiner LX is similar to the Blossom—it also converts to a booster seat for use with older children. But it is 20% cheaper ($110 to $150) and the base can be folded for storage. Readers are generally happy with the DuoDiner LX, with a caveat that the dishwasher-safe tray is too big to fit in some dishwashers (you may want to confirm yours will fit before purchasing).

The Ready2Dine ($80 to $100) has the least number of conversion options of the all-in-one high chairs with only two: a standard high chair and a convertible folding booster. With it’s machine washable seat pad, one hand tray with dishwasher safe insert and two position recline, this is still a full featured option. Ease of assembly and the small footprint make this a popular seat, although some complained the tray was too close to baby’s stomach so big babies will outgrow it quickly. Next is the Graco SimpleSwitch ($60 to $100), which also converts from a high chair to a booster seat. At $60 to $70, the SimpleSwitch features a three position recline, five position height adjustment and washable pad. Reader feedback on the SimpleSwitch has been positive. One negative to the SimpleSwitch: the safety T-bar is attached to the tray instead of the seat, as we’d prefer to prevent babies from sliding out of the chair when the tray is removed. Finally, Graco has introduced a new “all-in-one” model called the Sous Chef (someone’s been watching too many Food Network shows).

This 5-in-1 chair comes with a full recline, dishwasher safe tray and insert and three position foot rest. The seat pops off and and can be attached to a dining chair. It also includes an infant soothing seat that gives parents an elevated safe spot for baby up off the floor (great if you have dogs or toddlers). The price, however, is $250–the highest retail we’ve seen on a Graco high chair. chair and table rentals athens gaIt is exclusive to Babies R Us where we’ve seen it discounted to as little as $170. herman miller chairs sale atlantaParent feedback is limited so far as this chair is fairly new.studio dror pick chair buy Now here are the high chairs from Graco in the “classic” category:stair chair lift rental nj

If you need a compact fold, consider the Graco Contempo ($86 to $140). Feedback on this model has been quite positive, with folks loving the ultra compact fold and extra seat pad. You also get six-position height adjustment, three-position recline and a dishwasher-safe tray insert. Very similar to the Contempo is the newer Slim Spaces ($112), which has a compact fold to just 8.5″. dining table and chairs for sale toowoombaThe Slim Spaces high chair comes pre-assembled, has six height adjustments, three position recline plus extra padding and body support for smaller infants.fold up chairs wilkinsons The Graco Meal Time high chair ($70 to $80) features a one-hand, three-position recline, dishwasher-safe tray, four height adjustments, casters and one-hand tray release. wheelchairs for sale craigslist

Readers like the Meal Time, but the praise isn’t as positive compared to the Contempo. Fans like the vinyl seat cover and smaller seat dimensions, but critics say this chair is rather bulky and the tray insert and even the tray itself can easily be removed by baby (which of course, is not good!). The Graco TableFit is sized so it can slide right up to a dining room table (hence the clever name). chair mat for uneven floorEight height adjustments enable it to fit various tables, plus you also get a snack tray that fits over the larger tray and three position recline with infant support. buy occasional chair perthOne unique touch: the TableFit has a no rethread harness (you can adjust the height of the harness without rethreading it), which is seen on some car seats but this is a first for high chairs. We also like the machine washable pad.

Feedback on the TableFit has generally been positive, but a few vocal critics knock the tray design, which requires two hands to remove. To fold the chair, you have to remove the tray . . . which then has no storage place. Readers run hot and cold on the snack tray—fans love the extra functionality, while critics note it can be hard to put bigger toddlers in the TableFit when the snack tray is on. We also see complaints about the extra time it takes to assemble this high chair (which, alas, is not uncommon for most of Graco’s high chairs). On balance, we will recommend the TableFit for its overall great value at under $100. The Graco Swivi is unique in the high chair world: the seat rotates 360 degrees so baby can face in any one of four directions. The Swivi has a standing fold, dishwasher safe tray insert, seat recline, adjustable footrest and machine washable seat pad. Price: $200 (Babies R Us exclusive). Overall, our readers seem to like this seat best (for seats in the $200 range).

Finally, Graco has added two more seats to their “classic” line up (what? there weren’t enough options?): the Slim Snacker and the Souffle. The Slim Snacker ($80) borrows a gimmick from another baby gear category: the ultra-fast one hand fold we’ve seen in the stroller market. And the Slim Snacker is self-standing when folded. Other features include three position recline, mesh storage basket, and tray with cupholder. So far, feedback from parents has been mostly positive. The Souffle is Graco’s final entry in the high chair market. It comes loaded with features: a two-step, self-standing fold, infant support pillow, harness covers, machine washable seat pad, snack tray storage, three position recline, seven height adjustments and three position height adjustable footrest. This seat is very new and feedback is sparse but initial reports are encouraging.That’s quite a lot from one manufacturer. You get the feeling Graco’s strategy is to carpet bomb this category—a high chair for you!