Today’s post written by Miki

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Following on from yesterday’s Part 1 coverage of the Harrogate Nursery Fair UK 2010, today I bring you my top three highchairs from the show. Although there were dozens on display – I lost count after 47 different models – the three below really stood out for me for their innovation, practicality and looks.

Considerations for me were safety features, ease of cleaning, comfort for the child, convenience for the parent, and attractive design.  The three below have all of these attributes in spades.

Stay tuned for part 3 of my coverage, coming tomorrow.

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Concord Spin

German brand Concord leads the way when it comes to products created with both function and design in mind. Their Spin Highchair is an excellent example of this – it’s been reduced to the basics (don’t worry, it still has all the safety features including a 3-point harness) and is the most compact high chair in the world.  A few steps folds it down to an astonishingly small size, and the aluminium frame makes it very light to carry.  It can be adjusted to four different heights and comes in four different colourways.

At present there are no Australian stockists, but we hope that will change soon – we’ll keep you posted.  The Concord Spin retails in the UK for £129.00.

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Zoobie Jigsaw

Zoobie’s Jigsaw highchair certainly is a looker, but it has the brains to match up to its beauty too.  It is fully height adjustable, rotates 360 degrees, has a five-point saftey harness and the padded liner is easy to remove and machine washable.  Best of all, it has a removable tray which, when combined with the X shaped base design and 360 degree rotation, means that the highchair can be pushed right up to the table without interfering with the table legs.  The tray also has a dishwasher-proof insert to really make the parents’ lives easier.  The construction is very high quality, and the chair is offered in a range of colours and finishes to tie in with many different home decor styles.

Zoobie sell the Jigsaw through their site for £250.00, and shipping to Australia is a very reasonable £54.95.  At current exchange rates, this means an Australian customer can get their hands on a Jigsaw for around AUD$505.00 including shipping!

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Phil & Teds Highpod

Yesterday we saw the new stroller from Kiwi design powerhouse Phil & Teds, and today I bring you the Highpod which is a reclining high chair suitable even for newborns (it’s safety certified in all three reclining and upright positions). The food tray is adjustable to match the seat angle, and has some excellent accessories on offer including a supersized meal tray.  Its best feature is the aerocore™ seat insert (it’s the same stuff that the Smart stroller’s seat is made from), which is waterproof, wipe clean, non-slip, hypoallergenic, odour resistant, and nicely squidgy for the baby’s comfort.

The P&T Highpod is available in Australia from Minimee for $349.95 including free accessories.

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Please see individual sites for shipping details.