Types of Restaurant High Chairs and Booster Seats
High Chair vs Booster Seat
Let's breakdown the differences between a high chair and a booster seat so that you know when to offer each one to your guests.
High Chairs
High chairs are perfect for babies up to around 2 years old. They provide all the support needed for children just learning to sit up on their own. High chairs have rounded backs that provide comfortable support and a handle for easy transport. They have a tray and cup holder to make it easy to feed children, and is usually removable for easy cleaning. Many high chairs have seat belts to safely secure children throughout their meal, while a middle post prevents children from slipping down between the seat and the tray. The wide base of the high chair will provide stability, and some models even come with casters for added mobility!
Booster Seats
Booster seats are ideal for toddlers and young children over 2 years old. The seat provides the height necessary for kids to join you at mealtime, but do not have as much restriction as a high chair. Booster seats have rounded corners to provide a smooth and safe surface, limiting the chance for injury. A handle is frequently found on the back of the seat, making it incredibly easy to lift and transport. Many booster seats have seat belts to safely secure children throughout their meal, while a chair strap secures the booster seat to the chair it's sitting on to keep the seat firmly in place.
Types of High Chairs
Standard high chairs come in wooden and plastic options, with the choice of material mainly coming down to preference and cost. You can also choose to carry specialty high chairs, such as convertible high chairs and infant feeding trays, to provide enhanced amenities for your guests.
Wooden High Chair
Wooden high chairs are a cost-effective option and their classic look goes with any aesthetic.
- Available in many finishes: black, dark mahogany, and natural wood
- Stackable to save storage space and make it easier to clean floors and around tables
- Popular for family-friendly restaurants
- Includes safety harness to keep children secure
- Built to standard table height so toddlers and small children can comfortably sit with other guests
- Some ship unassembled to save on shipping costs
Plastic High Chair
Plastic high chairs are commonly made from durable, nonporous, molded material that makes it easy to wipe them clean with a damp cloth in between uses.
- Easier to clean and sanitize than wooden high chairs
- Typically more expensive than wooden high chairs
- Stackable to save storage space and make it easier to clean floors and around tables
- Popular for high-volume restaurants
- Includes safety harness to keep children secure
- Built to standard table height so toddlers and small children can comfortably sit with other guests
- Most come with trays for easier eating
- Some come with casters for easier portability
- Some ship unassembled to save on shipping costs
Convertible High Chair
Convertible high chairs are a 2-in-1 unit that are specifically designed to be used as both a high chair and an infant seat carrier, all with just a simple switch of seat position.
- Flexible design accommodates both toddlers and infants
- Made with durable plastic
- Easier to clean and sanitize than wooden high chairs
- Stackable to save storage space and make it easier to clean floors and around tables
- Includes safety harness to keep children secure
- Built to standard table height so toddlers and small children can comfortably sit with other guests
Infant Seat Cradle
Infant seat cradles provide a safer alternative to flipping a regular high chair upside down and placing the carrier on the bottom of the chair.
- Feature a heavy-duty nylon top with reinforcing cables and steel legs for durability and stability
- Raises the child to the level of your restaurant table
- Removes the car seat from aisles, table tops, and chairs
Types of Booster Seats
Great for toddlers and small children, restaurant booster seats allow you to seat your younger guests on chairs so that they are at a comfortable eating height. With a variety of materials and colors to choose from, we are sure to have the right fit for every decor.
Wooden Booster Seat
Wooden booster seats are a durable, cost-effective option and their classic look goes with any aesthetic.
- Include straps to attach the booster seat to the chair and a second to strap children into the booster seat
- High back and side supports help secure children in the seat for added safety
- Available in dark and natural finishes
Plastic Booster Seat
Plastic booster seats feature a one-piece, molded design, which makes them easy to wipe down with a damp cloth and dry them with a towel in between uses. They come in either a single or dual seat designs. The high contoured shape of the single seat provides comfort while the dual seat design adds versatility. Simply turn the seat over to provide a higher or lower seat accommodation.
- Textured exterior and straps help to keep kids from slipping around in their seat
- Dishwasher safe options available for easy cleanup
- Select models even feature antimicrobial protection to help prevent the growth of stains and odor causing bacteria.
- Perfect for busy restaurants that need to wipe down booster seats frequently
Cinema Seats
Providing cinema seats at your movie theater, arena, or auditorium, is the best way to elevate even your youngest viewer to a comfortable sitting height.
- Available in a variety of colors
- Great for high-volume businesses like theaters or stadiums
- Can match your theater decor or coordinate with your team's colors
High Chairs and Booster Seats Accessories and Replacements
With high chair and booster seat replacement parts and accessories, you can ensure your high chairs and booster seats remain a safe seating option for children. Below are just a few items that you can find to upgrade or replace broken parts on your existing chairs.
- Add-on trays
- Seat belts
- Booster stands for organization
- Bumpers
Related Resources
Guide to Stackable Seating
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