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Best BudgetHigh Chairs
IKEA Antilop High Chair
The cult-favorite plastic-and-metal seat that costs about the price of a takeout dinner and hoses clean in seconds.
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NewMom Index
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Price range $$$
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The verdict
Ask a room of parents for the best cheap high chair and someone will shout 'the IKEA one' - the Antilop is that beloved. There are no crevices, cloth, or padding to trap food, so you can wipe it down or literally rinse it in the shower, and the legs pop off for flat storage or travel. The trade-offs are real: there's no recline, no height adjustment, and the tray is famously a bit of a reach for small arms (many parents buy an aftermarket tray insert). It's best once your baby sits up unassisted around six months, and it won't grow with them - but at this price, you won't care.
What we love
- ✓Astonishingly cheap for how well it works
- ✓No fabric or crevices - wipes or rinses completely clean in seconds
- ✓Legs detach for flat storage and travel
- ✓Lightweight and easy to move around the kitchen
Keep in mind
- –No recline and no height adjustment
- –Stock tray sits low and far - many buy an aftermarket insert
- –Not usable until baby can sit up around 6 months
Is the IKEA Antilop High Chair right for you?
Budget-minded parents who prize easy cleanup over bells and whistles.