Up & Down Highchair - White

Béaba's patented Up & Down technology allows the height to be adjusted in a few seconds across 6 levels no tools required. The six positions make it suitable for all table heights standard dining tables, kitchen islands, bar-height counters, and breakfast bars — which is the feature parents consistently rate as the standout reason they chose this chair. The adjustment is made by pressing buttons on both sides of the frame simultaneously and sliding the seat to the desired level. Getting the technique right the first time can take a moment, as both sides need to be at an equal height to click into place, but it becomes quick and easy with practice. With Australian homes increasingly featuring open-plan layouts with kitchen benches and island bars alongside dining tables, the ability to move seamlessly between heights at the same mealtime is a genuinely practical feature

The Up & Down Highchair is suitable from 6 months through to approximately 8 years, with a maximum weight of 50kg — making it one of the longest-use highchairs available. From 6 to 36 months it functions as a full highchair with the tray, harness, and footrest. From 36 months to 8 years it transitions to a junior seat, with the tray removed so the chair pulls directly up to the table for family meals. The chair is ergonomically designed to ensure the child can always eat in an optimal position with their parents at every stage. This longevity makes it a significantly better value proposition than standard highchairs that are outgrown by age two or three

The Up & Down Highchair features an adjustable 5-point safety harness — the same configuration used in car seats — which secures across both shoulders, both hips, and between the legs. This provides considerably more security than a standard 3-point harness, particularly for active babies who push back or lean sideways during feeds. The highchair also features a large floor base that provides exceptional stability, meaning the wide footprint prevents tipping even when a toddler shifts their weight suddenly. The entire highchair is BPA, lead, and phthalate-free, so parents can rest easy knowing their child is not being exposed to harmful chemicals — an important consideration given how frequently babies mouth the tray and harness buckles

The Béaba Up & Down is one of the easier highchairs to clean on the market, largely because of how thoughtfully each component has been designed. The removable tray is dishwasher safe, and the chair frame can be wiped down with a damp cloth. The materials are resistant to stains and spills, so food residue doesn't embed into the surfaces. The seat cover can be washed by hand or in the machine on a delicate cycle — important for the inevitable moments when puréed vegetables or bolognese sauce make their way into the fabric. The removable footrest is also worth noting: it can be taken off and cleaned separately, which matters more than most parents expect given how much food ends up on little feet. The smooth, minimal design with few crevices or joints means there are fewer places for food to hide and build up between cleans

The entire highchair is collapsible for maximum portability, which is a feature many competing highchairs at this price point don't offer. This means you can fold it flat when not in use — useful in smaller homes or apartments where floor space is a premium — or transport it to grandparents' or other homes without the bulk of a traditional fixed highchair. The chair is made from a combination of aluminium, wood, and plastic, which keeps the overall weight manageable while maintaining the rigidity and stability needed during use. The contemporary French design also means it doesn't look out of place when left assembled in a dining area — a consideration that many parents mention when they don't want a brightly coloured plastic chair dominating their living space