Tripp Trapp

Peter Opsvik designed the Tripp Trapp in 1972 so a child could sit at the family table at the right height, and its seat and footplate still adjust in both height and depth. That makes it the long-term pick here, a chair that moves from weaning to homework without being replaced. For cleaning, the plain wooden seat and footplate wipe down quickly. The catch is that the high chair setup is built from add-ons: the baby set, tray and cushions each add parts to wash and corners to check. Skip the cushion while the meals are messy and it stays easy.