Most accidents involving a highchair are due to a child falling because they have stood up in the chair or tried to climb out of it.

Follow these tips and make sure your meal times are safe.

• Always supervise your child while in a highchair
• Remember to buckle your child in with the restraints each and every time they're in it
• The best type of restraint is one which is called a 'five-point harness."  Essentially, it has a strap over each shoulder, a crotch strap between the legs, and a belt around the tummy
• If your highchair has wheels on it make sure that they are in the locked position when your child is in it
• Does your highchair fold up? If so, make sure that it is stable and that the locks work well
• When choosing a highchair check to see if it is made of durable material and is sturdy
• Make sure that moveable parts on the chair can't trap small fingers, limbs, toes, or head
• Look your highchair over carefully and see if there any sharp edges which may be potentially harmful to your child
• If you need to leave the room take your child with you - never leave a child unsupervised in a highchair
• Never allow your child to stand up as they can become unstable and tip over
• Position the highchair away from electrical outlets, appliances, blinds, curtains, windows, and hot ovens
• Place the highchair far enough away from walls and cupboards so that your child can't push against them and push the chair over

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