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Here is the first in our new series of product reviews or Mummy Must Haves. Don’t feel left out dads just view this section as “Daddy Can’t Do With Outs”.

As a mature mum of one lively and lovely two year old toddler I have bought lots of bits and bobs for my little one over the last few years some of which I would not have wanted to be without and some of which were a complete waste of money … cue one very unhappy hubby!

The first product I would like to share with you is the Chicco Polly Magic highchair which is suitable for your newborn baby and will take them right through to the age of three. Yes I did say “newborn” and that is what makes this high chair so special. The seat of the high chair can be tilted back and locked in to place then a wedge shaped insert is fitted which makes the seat a snug and safe fit for your baby until they are old enough to sit up themselves in a regular high chair environment. There is a five point harness which keeps your baby securely strapped in to the seat and as an added bonus there is a removable play arch giving your baby some thing to look at and reach for when they are in the chair.

Keep in mind that this is not intended as a place for your baby to spend extended periods of the day and not suitable for sleeping in but it is perfect to pop the little one in while you cook a meal meaning that they are your height while you work and allowing you to interact with them. Then when you are ready to eat your baby can experience family meal times in preparation for the time when they can eat with you.

At around six months your baby will be ready for the insert to be removed and the chair to be adjusted to the normal sitting position. At this point you can fit the main food table which has a removable feeding tray. This is a great idea as you can take it off after you little one has had their meal and although it was too big to fit completely in to my washing up bowl it still meant I could use hot soapy water to clean the area that my daughter ate her food off (not much stays in the dish when they are learning to eat). The whole food table can be taken off and stored around the back of the high chair. I didn’t actually do this because we have a dog and she would have enjoyed licking the tray but it did fit well and is a great idea for any one who lives in a pet free home.

When you toddler hits the ripe old age of one you can remove the feeding tray for good and adjust the height of the high chair so that it fits against your family dining table which means they are securely fastened in while being able to eat with mummy and daddy like a big girl.

Added plus points for this high chair are the small basket hanging under the seat to stow little toys in for times when your child finishes eating before you do and the folding feature which allows you to stow the high chair away when you are not using it. There are six height positions and three reclining positions for added functionality along with two wheels on the back legs to help move it around easily.

One thing to look out for … after each meal I wiped my daughters chair and then at the end of each day I gave it what I thought was a good clean … it was a while before I discovered the foot rest unclips and there was enough food stuck in there to feed a small army! When you do you washing up on an evening unclip the foot rest and wash it … saves an nasty surprises.

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