Travel high chair: give baby a seat at the table, everywhere

A meal at a restaurant, lunch at the grandparents', a picnic on holiday: as soon as you leave home with a little one, the same question comes up. Where do we sit them? An adult chair is too low and not secure, the high chairs lent at restaurants are rare, dirty, unstable or nowhere to be found, and holding baby on your lap throughout the meal turns a nice moment into a workout. The travel high chair answers exactly this need: a lightweight, foldable and safe seat that puts your child at table height in seconds, wherever you are.

In this guide, we look at why a travel high chair quickly becomes essential, the three situations where it changes everything, how to choose the right one, and why the Hannie travel high chair ticks every box, from 6 months to 5 years.

What is a travel high chair?

A travel high chair — also called a travel seat, table seat or portable booster — is a baby seat designed to be carried and attached to an existing adult chair. Unlike a classic high chair, bulky and confined to the kitchen, it folds up, fits in a bag and often weighs less than 2 kg. It straps onto almost any seat and raises your child to the right height to share the family meal.

It's the accessory many parents are missing: the freedom to sit down at the table anywhere, without giving up baby's comfort or safety.

The 3 moments when a travel high chair becomes essential

At the restaurant

Not every brasserie offers a high chair, and those that do sometimes bring out a wobbly or poorly cleaned model. With a travel high chair in your changing bag, you set baby up in thirty seconds on any chair, with their harness and cushion. No more waiting, negotiating or eating one-handed.

Travelling and on holiday

Rental, hotel room, campsite, family home: few places to stay come with a real high chair. A foldable model that slips into your suitcase follows you everywhere, by car or by plane, and guarantees your child comfortable meals throughout the trip. For featherlight weight, it's considerable peace of mind.

At loved ones' homes

Sunday lunches at the grandparents' or dinners with friends often pose the same problem: no suitable chair. Rather than equipping every house, a single travel high chair travels with you. You arrive, strap it on, and your child has a seat at the table just like at home.

How to choose a good travel high chair

Not all travel chairs are equal. Here are the criteria that truly make a difference day to day.

- Weight and folded size. This is the crux: a travel chair must be light (aim for under 2 kg) and fold small enough to fit in a changing bag or suitcase. Beyond that, you'll end up leaving it at home.

- Safety. A good harness is non-negotiable. Favour a three-point attachment system at minimum, sturdy straps to secure the seat to the chair, and BPA- and PVC-free materials, since your child is in direct contact with the seat and tray.

- Compatibility. The chair must fit the majority of adult chairs, whatever the shape of the seat or backrest. An adjustable strap system ensures it holds just as well on a bistro chair as on a dining-room armchair.

- Adaptability. A chair that accompanies baby from weaning to nursery school spreads its cost over several years. Look for a model that converts into a booster as the child grows.

- Cleaning. Meals mean stains. A machine-washable removable cushion and a dishwasher-safe tray turn cleaning into a formality.

The Hannie travel high chair: designed for meals on the move.

The Hannie travel high chair was designed to meet each of these criteria. Here's what sets it apart:

Ultra-light and truly portable. At just 1.8 kg and a compact folded size (27.7 × 35.2 × 34.4 cm), it slips into its included carry bag and follows you everywhere, from the restaurant round the corner to holidays at the other end of the country.

Grows with your child from 6 months to 5 years. Hannie accompanies your child for nearly five years: a safe high chair for the little one starting to eat, then a simple booster when they grow up and want to sit "like the big kids". One purchase for the whole of early childhood.

Safe and healthy. 3-point safety harness, integrated back support, maximum load of 25 kg, and BPA- and PVC-free materials. Its patented design combines stability and comfort.

Made for everyday life. Assembly is instant, no tools. The reversible cushion offers real back support and washes at 40°C. The tray is dishwasher-safe (50–60°C). In other words, everything that gets dirty cleans up in one move.

Four elegant colours — Sand Beige, Sage Green, Mahogany Red and Charcoal Black — to match any interior and any style.

Each chair comes complete: portable chair, reversible cushion, back support, 3-point harness and protective carry bag. Free pickup-point delivery and dispatch within 24 working hours.

From what age can you use a travel high chair?

A travel high chair can be used as soon as baby sits up unaided, generally around 6 months, when weaning begins. That's exactly Hannie's usage range, which then accompanies the child up to 5 years in booster mode. Before baby sits up steadily, it's better to wait: back support isn't yet sufficient.

Safety: good habits at the table

A few simple rules apply to all chairs, travel and classic alike. Always fasten the harness, even for a short meal. Check that the fastening straps are tightly secured to the host chair before placing the child in it. Never leave baby unattended once at the table. And place the chair away from anything the child could push against to propel themselves (table edge, wall). Hannie's 3-point harness and back support are there to keep your child well settled throughout the meal.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Hannie travel chair fit on all chairs?
It attaches easily to the vast majority of adult chairs thanks to its adjustable straps. A standard seat and backrest are all you need to secure it firmly.

Can you take it on a plane?
Yes. At 1.8 kg and compact once folded in its carry bag, it slips into hand or hold luggage without difficulty. It's one of the reasons travelling families adopt it.

How do you clean it?
The reversible cushion machine-washes at 40°C and the tray is dishwasher-safe (50–60°C). The rest of the frame wipes clean with a sponge.

What's the difference between a travel high chair and a booster?
A travel high chair offers full support (backrest, harness) for the youngest, while a booster simply raises an older child to table height. Hannie does both: it starts as a safe high chair and converts into a booster over the years.

Up to what weight can it be used?
The maximum load is 25 kg, which comfortably covers the 6 months – 5 years range.

Give baby a seat at the table, wherever you go

A child settled properly, at the right height, safe and comfortable, means a calm meal for the whole family, at home or away. The Hannie travel high chair combines lightness, safety and longevity in a single elegant product, ready to follow you everywhere for baby's first five years.

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