Choosing your baby’s first highchair is a special milestone. It’s where your little one will experience their first tastes, messy discoveries and countless family meals together.
But with so many options available, finding the right baby highchair in Australia can feel overwhelming. Should you choose a highchair that supports your baby from their earliest days, one that transforms as they grow, or a beautifully designed option that fits seamlessly into your home?
At Silver Cross, every highchair is thoughtfully designed around real family life — combining comfort, practicality and timeless design to support your little one through every stage of mealtime.
In this guide, we compare three of our most loved Silver Cross highchairs — Buffet, Eat&Play and Gourmet — to help you discover which design best suits your family.
What to consider when choosing a baby highchair
A highchair becomes part of your everyday routine — from those first exciting tastes through to independent meals and family conversations around the table.
Before choosing the best highchair for your family, it’s worth considering a few key features.
Age suitability
Some families look for a highchair from birth, allowing their baby to comfortably join family moments from the earliest months. Others prefer a highchair designed for when their baby begins solids and starts exploring new flavours around six months.
Consider when you’d like to start using your highchair and how long you’d like it to support your child.
Comfort and adjustability
Babies grow quickly, so adjustable features such as reclining positions, height settings and supportive footrests can help ensure your highchair continues to suit your child as they develop.
Everyday practicality
Mealtimes can be wonderfully messy. Easy-clean materials, removable trays and simple designs can make everyday feeding routines easier.
Longevity
A well-designed highchair can support your child through multiple stages — from first tastes to toddler independence.
Buffet Highchair: The timeless everyday choice
Best for: Families looking for a versatile highchair from newborn through toddlerhood
The Silver Cross Buffet Highchair is designed to support your baby from their earliest days through to toddler mealtimes. Combining comfort with practical features, Buffet offers a traditional highchair experience with the thoughtful details modern families need.
With multiple recline positions, adjustable height settings and an easy-clean design, Buffet is made to adapt alongside your growing child.
Why choose Buffet?
- Suitable from birth through toddlerhood
- Multiple recline positions for added comfort
- Adjustable height settings to suit your family’s routine
- Easy-clean removable tray and seat features
- Designed for everyday family mealtimes
Buffet is ideal for families who:
- Want a baby highchair from birth
- Prefer a classic, premium highchair design
- Need a practical option for everyday use
- Want a highchair that grows with their child
Buffet is a beautifully balanced highchair designed to support everyday family moments from newborn days through toddlerhood.
Eat&Play Highchair: Designed beyond mealtimes
Best for: Families looking for a highchair that adapts as their child grows
The Silver Cross Eat&Play Highchair takes a different approach to mealtimes. Designed as a 4-in-1 solution, it transitions beyond the highchair stage to support your child’s changing needs as they grow.
From first foods to creative play, Eat&Play is designed to become part of everyday family life well beyond traditional mealtimes.
Why choose Eat&Play?
- 4-in-1 design that adapts through different stages
- Suitable from approximately 6 months
- Converts into a toddler chair and play table
- Supports independent eating and creative play
- Designed for long-lasting use
Eat&Play is ideal for families who:
- Want a long-lasting baby feeding chair
- Prefer products that adapt as their child grows
- Need a flexible solution beyond mealtimes
- Want one piece of furniture with multiple uses
Eat&Play is a versatile highchair designed to support your child’s independence through eating, learning and play.
Gourmet Highchair: Modern design with everyday comfort
Best for: Families looking for a premium highchair that complements their home
The Silver Cross Gourmet Highchair combines contemporary design with practical features, creating a beautiful addition to modern family spaces.
Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, Gourmet supports your baby from their earliest feeding moments through to toddlerhood, while maintaining the premium finish Silver Cross is known for.
Why choose Gourmet?
- Designed from birth through toddlerhood
- Contemporary premium styling
- Adjustable height positions
- Comfortable reclining seat
- Easy-clean finishes for everyday use
Gourmet is ideal for families who:
- Want a stylish baby highchair in Australia
- Prefer modern, minimalist design
- Value both aesthetics and practicality
- Want a premium piece that blends into their home
Gourmet brings together thoughtful functionality and timeless design for families who want their baby’s essentials to feel as beautiful as they are practical.
How to choose the right Silver Cross highchair for your family
Choose Buffet if you’re looking for a versatile, everyday highchair that supports your baby from newborn through toddlerhood.
Choose Eat&Play if you want a highchair that continues beyond feeding and becomes part of your child’s play and learning journey from 6 months.
Choose Gourmet if you’re looking for a beautifully designed highchair that combines premium style with everyday practicality.
No matter which design you choose, Silver Cross highchairs are created to support the moments that matter — from those first spoonfuls to family meals shared together.
Frequently asked questions about baby highchairs
What age can a baby start using a highchair?
Many babies begin using a highchair when they start solids at around six months, once they can sit upright with support. Some highchairs, such as Buffet and Gourmet, are designed to support younger babies with suitable recline positions.
What is the best highchair in Australia?
The best highchair depends on your family’s lifestyle. Buffet is ideal for everyday versatility, Eat&Play is designed for families wanting a longer-lasting option, and Gourmet offers premium design with practical features.
How do I choose a baby highchair?
Consider the age range, adjustability, cleaning features, longevity and how the highchair fits into your family’s daily routine.
