How to make a baby chair

About multifunctionality highchair know every mother.But, alas, some of even the most complex, the models are not able to satisfy all the desires of their customers.So much easier and cheaper to make your own baby chair, custom-fitted design, material and size.For information on how to make high chair with your hands, describe below.

the use and purpose highchair

Using highchair has several features that depend on the age of the child.It is recommended to accustom the baby to the highchair already from the moment when he begins to sit, ie 6-8 months.Please use the chair as a means for feeding the baby.Among the variety of distinguished as a simple model that can only hold still not quite experienced the kid, and the more sophisticated chairs transformers that perform multiple functions.

When a child grows up, he becomes interested in reading, painting and other processes that must be performed at the desk, in which case the chair serves as a desk, behind which the baby develops.

also use it boils down to the kid sitting behind a common or their own dinner table.Some children like to watch cartoons while sitting on children's chair.As you can see, the subject of accessories has many functions and is essential for the child.

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The main types of highchairs

Considering the variety of children's chairs, above all, should pay attention to the material from which they are made.In accordance with this criterion, highchairs are divided into:

• wood;
• metal;
• plastic;
• combined.

The first option is the most environmentally friendly.Although the wooden chairs and safe for children with a medical point of view, they often have sharp edges, which for kids up to a year represent a great danger.

Metal chairs let you experiment with design.They are used for older kids.

Plastic chairs are diverse models and forms, but of course, at home to make these chairs is not possible.High chairs

combined type consist of several components, such as plastic and wood or metal and leather.

In accordance with the features that highchairs are divided into:

• folding;
• chairs, walkers;
• chairs, swings;
• transformers;
• classic chairs;
• compact chairs;
• extraordinary model;
• hanging chairs;
• chairs travel.

chair folding type differ versatility and diversity.These chairs are designed for direct seating and feeding.They have the ability to adjust the backrest, install countertops, change size, sometimes include special footrests or wheels, storage space.Designed for the youngest children.Used for children aged 4-5 months, because when properly configured in such a baby chair is in the reclining state.

Chairs-walkers use kids from 6 months to three years of age.The models allow you to adjust the height in different directions in accordance with the growth of the child.Used as a chair or as a walker, allowing to save on purchasing these items separately.

chair-swing - a great option for younger children.This chair has multiple height adjustments and special straps will secure your baby from falling.In some models, the work swings regulated batteries as the baby swings, my mother has some free time.In addition, this stool saves space in the house, as a swing chair and individually take up more space.

chair-transformer is mainly made of plastic.These chairs are made up of two parts.In one embodiment, they are used as a regular highchair, and in the second - as a dining table and a chair for baby.This chair can be easily disassembled into pieces and easy to store.Used children from six months to three years.

Classic chair is a very simple model, made of wood.On this chair is no lock and wheels.For fans of simple design - it is the best option.Moreover, the cost of such chairs are available, in addition, it is easy to make with their own hands.

Compact highchairs are mini-chairs, which are very convenient to take with you on trips.They are easy to attach to a table or a chair to another adult.

Extraordinary model of children's chairs are quite expensive and made to order.These chairs are different forms of non-standard in the form of an oval, an ellipse or a semicircle.

When not enough space in an apartment or in a particular room, a great option would be the use of false highchair.Its installation is performed by the clamping mechanism.This chair is not suitable for children weighing more than 15 kg.It does not have steps, is attached directly to the table, it is easy to transport and has a low cost.

Highchair Travel is a structure that is attached to any adult chair with the help of straps.There are many variations of this chair models, they are practical and versatile, easy to use and to clean.

Depending on the size of isolated chairs:

• for children from 6 months to a year;
• from 1 to 3 years;
• from 3 to 6 years;
• of 6 years and above.

Recommendations for choosing a highchair

1. choosing a plastic chair, study its characteristics and require certification of products, which confirms its quality.
2. Any chair before you buy, check on the reliability of connections and structural strength.
3. The wheels makes it easy to move the chair - this solution is appropriate for large rooms.
4. to prevent the child slipping from the chair requires extra safety belts.Pay attention to safety belts - they must be five-point.
5. Make sure that the chair did not have sharp edges and burrs.
6. seat in the highchair should be removed for cleaning.
7. recommended to purchase chairs that have the ability to adjust the backrest, as the spine of babies still fragile and in need of a soft surface for children from 5 to 8 months.

Highchairs of wood with their hands

safest and environmentally friendly option material for the manufacture of a highchair is a tree.Choosing among a large number of species, it is better to give preference to the beech, since it is able to last as long as possible and, at the same time, has high stability and strength.

To make a chair for children from 6 months to 3 years, do the back 60 cm in height and seat -. 35 cm in length

Fastening parts made using screws, nails, dowels or wooden spikes.The easiest and most reliable option - mounting studs.To this end, every detail should provide openings into which are inserted spikes.Spikes are set by means of an adhesive, which will provide additional safety lock.

To make a simple wooden chair will need to have:

• four bars that are installed at the bottom of the chair;
• two hind legs 4h4h60;
• two front legs 4h4h35;
• two dosochek seat 1,5h0,5h25;
• two backrest boards.

preparing for the rear legs of the chair, note that their stability is necessary to ensure a gradual narrowing of the elements from top to bottom.The same goes for the front legs.

two boards for the back can be treated using plumbing tools and make them patterns.

When connecting components, use clamps at each stage follow evenness corners.

After drying glue treat varnish or paint chair.

How do highchair own hands

Highchairs are quite expensive, so it is much easier and cheaper to make such a thing on their own.We suggest to consider the option of manufacturing of children's wooden highchair.

To make a highchair, need to have:

• hammer;
• electric or manual saws;
• timber whose cross-section is 40h20 cm;
• boards having a thickness of 2 cm;
• single sheet of fibreboard;
• batting or foam rubber;
• nails;
• dowels;
• glue;
• brushes;
• fabric material;
• sandpaper or sander;
• gloves to protect your hands;
• plywood;
• varnish or paint on acrylic base.

To collect stool, require production of details, such as:

• legs, two rear and two front, 40 cm long;
• two beams, which are located below, length 34 cm;
• three cross rungs 30 cm long;
• one solid board, used as a table top;
• elements rounded types - 4 pcs.

require sawn timber for the manufacture of such products.First legs are made, and then start to cutting out bars.In the end, cut out the cross.After the parts are ready, they should be treated with sandpaper or a grinding machine.This process will protect the baby from splinters and make the wood texture is softer and more pleasant to the touch.

as sidewalls used rounded elements that cut out of planks.For the most durable and reliable chair should follow the drawing highchair.

Before sawing parts, pre raschertite them.Location of the fibers to bending angle should be perpendicular to the greater durability of the chair.

for backrest and seat is suitable fiberboard sheet from which to cut the number of blanks in 6 pieces and the size of 30h25 cm. The two parts should be round the corner.For sanding use sandpaper ends.Then glue the parts in pairs and put them under pressure.

To make a tabletop, use the sheet of plywood.Cut a piece which size 20h34 cm.

When all the parts are ready, proceed to the assembly process of a stool for feeding.This would require to build a rectangular dowels.They are cut from the wood material.The size of dowels - see 0,8h2h5 It is also possible acquisition of dowels in the store..To fix dowels in the details, you need to make a hole using a drill with a depth of 4 cm.

Fixing dowels produced using glue and nails.But watch out, hammer nails most deeply to protect the child from injury or to accidentally catch on a nail.

Start the assembly with the lateral parts.They include two rounded parts, the legs and the lower crossbar.The first step is to connect the legs and the crossbar with glue and nails.After locking, check the evenness of the compounds.

now proceed to the assembly of the upper crossbar and two radii.The second side cover is going the same way.Equate the two side parts, to eliminate the risk of non-identity.Using sandpaper sand the surface again sidewalls.

Make a connection seat and backrest with screws or brackets.Wait for the final drying of the adhesive and proceed to the final assembly of a stool.

Connection sidewalls made crossbars and shkantami.Do not forget to first make a hole for them.Additional fixation is performed by means of nails.Attach the bottom straps to the legs and set the cross.Secure the countertop.

Process design sander or sandpaper.Cover varnish or paint.After complete drying of the chair should take a piece of tissue and obtyanut elements back and seat.Before that, put them foam and secure it with a stapler.Now highchair ready for use.

Making mobile highchair

Wooden high chairs are distinguished by environmental friendliness and durability, but such chairs are almost never dealt with seriously and transported.And, if necessary, to go with the child to visit or on holiday, a great option would be the production of mobile highchair.

To do this will need to have:

• fabrics - cotton or linen 300 cm;
• slings - 250 cm;
• buckles, carabiners - 3 pcs .;
• thick braids - 300 cm;
• scissors;
• needles;
• yarns;
• if possible, a sewing machine, as manually this process is difficult to carry out, and the chair turns out not so reliable.

First you need to cut out the parts you need.This chair is a cloth bag that is attached to any adult chair.

To chair is not as Mara, choose fabrics with bright and colorful colors, which also embellish it.Two cut parts gradually stitched together.Stool is obtained in the form of bags, to which additionally sewn strap and put hooks.

first part is located on the rear side of the chair, and the second provides a toddler lock by threading through his legs.The accommodation on the tapes chair, appliqués or pockets for storing small items.

All parts are fastened on the inside first and then turn through a small hole and sutured.

ribbon attached between the two parts, which are located in the front, then set slings and carabiners.