DIY High Chair Hacks for Safer Baby-Led Weaning

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#261: Does your high chair have an adjustable footrest? If not you can make your own. In this episode I’m sharing a few of my favorite DIY high chair hacks that will make it safer for your baby to eat…and that don’t cost you hardly any money to do so!

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Why your baby’s feet should be resting flat to eat…but also how you can DIY this at home 

• What to do if your baby is leaning back in the high chair

• How to minimize the mess and save your sanity using a splash mat under the high chair

HIGH CHAIR HACKS

Check out these inventive ways that parents have DIY’d their own high chairs and made homemade footrests to make their baby’s seat a safer place to eat

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Other podcast episodes covering the topic of high chairs and high chair safety you might want to check out include:

• Episode 205 - High Chair Help: What if My Baby Won't Sit in the High Chair?

• Episode 172 - High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair

• Episode 7 - Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest

• Episode 92 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas

The splash mats I mentioned are from a company called Bapron Baby. My affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off and you can shop the splash mats here.

MORE HIGH CHAIR HELP

Want more info about making your baby’s seat safe to eat?

Check out this YouTube video I made about a simple hack that will make your baby more comfortable in their high chair!

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