OXO Tot Sprout High Chair

The OXO Tot Sprout sits in the sweet spot between the $20 IKEA Antilop and the $400 Stokke Tripp Trapp. You get a genuinely good-looking chair with real wood legs, proper height adjustments, and a seat depth that changes as your kid grows. The tray pops off one-handed (important when you're holding a squirmy, food-covered toddler) and goes right in the dishwasher. Three seat height positions and three footrest positions mean you can dial in the ergonomic setup that feeding therapists recommend. The cushion is wipeable (not fabric), so pureed carrots don't permanently stain it. We've used ours from 6 months through nearly 3 years, and it still looks good. The chair is heavy though, about 18 pounds, so it's not one you'll be moving around the kitchen daily. And it doesn't fold flat for storage. But if you want something that looks nice in your dining room and works well for years, it's a great middle-ground pick.