High Chair Recall

When it comes to the safety of your pride and joy, “high chair recall” is the last thing you want to hear. For toddlers and babies, a high chair is a fun place where most meals are eaten and the occasional puzzle or activity are completed.

For parents, a it is one of the last remaining forms of legal restraint; no more worrying about your children while you’re preparing dinner and they can be at eye level for easy surveillance. Because of how useful it is (to many people, parents and children alike), it is devastating to hear the words “high chair recall” since now you begin to wonder what you need to so to keep your little darling safe.

There are many different reasons as to why a baby product may be recalled but there are a couple of reasons which are more common than others. Whatever the reason, you should always be aware of current warnings; you never know if the seat your child is sitting in is a danger to them! Some of the most common reasons as to why an announcement may be issued include:  restraint bar failure; leg strap and seat belt failure and plastic joint collapse. All of these are real dangers to your little one so it’s absolutely imperative that you check the status of your baby’s seat regularly.

In 2002, it is estimated that 7590 children under the age of five were treated with high chair injuries…many of those could have been prevented had the child been in a safe chair. Some things you can do to prevent your child from landing in an unsafe high chair, are simple tasks which take only a few minutes.

First of all, never leave your child unattended. The child could choke trying to squeeze out of the high chair harness trying to follow you out of the room.Also, never let your child lean over the high chair tray. This causes a danger and the child may knock it over or simply fall out themselves. Always make sure your child is comfortably restrained also. There should be about a two finger spaces between your child and the harness for just the right fit.

Overall, high chair recalls are extremely dangerous, but if watched closely you can ensure that your child has the safest seating experience possible—which is good for both of you!