The Best Table Booster Seats

Overall Best Table Booster Seat

Prince Lionheart SQUISH

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$24.99

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Don't let the minimal design of the Prince Lionheart SQUISH fool you; this booster earned high marks for many reasons. It is incredibly quick and easy to install without any hassle. It is also super easy to clean (yes, we would happily clean it any day!), largely this is due to its one-piece design with no nooks or crannies for crumbs or grime to hide or collect. The seat offers plenty of comfort for mealtime, and without a center crotch post, it has room to accommodate children's legs of varying sizes (even those adorable chunky thighs). And, we greatly value the booster's lightweight, making this option one we can bring along on the road without feeling like we're carrying bricks.

All of the straps are removable, except for the crotch strap, and we did dock the seat's ease of cleaning rating for this reason. Children can be messy eaters, and there's no doubt that buckles and straps collect grime, so we very much appreciate contenders that have removable straps to make the cleaning process more manageable. Besides that, we consider this affordable option pretty much a home run. If it meets your child's age range, we think it is one to consider.

Runner-Up Best Booster

OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat

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$57.99

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The OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat is a durable option that combines qualities we consider important. It has a wide age range, working from 9 months to 50 pounds, and once you finish using the three-point harness straps, you can conveniently store them in a compartment under the seat. We appreciate how easy and quick it is to install. The two adjustable straps have enough material to pull, making it easier to achieve a tight fit on a dining chair. Children are well supported and comfortable in this seat, thanks to its high back and sides, padded foam insert, and ample legroom with no center crotch post. After each meal, cleaning is simple by wiping down the seat's smooth plastic seat and lift-out cushion.

The removable foam insert does not catch all crumbs as food seems to find its way into nooks and crannies underneath. Therefore, to properly clean, it is best to take it apart, and the job is fairly easy to complete. With that said, if you're looking for a well-rounded winner that offers support for a younger eater, this option may meet your needs.

Option with Multiple Features

Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat

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$35 List

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Standing out among the competition is the Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat, offering extras that other contenders in our lineup do not. In other words, you could consider this seat an all-in-one product. It has height adjustability (three height settings) to accommodate dining chairs and tables of varying heights or make adjustments as your child grows. The entire product is relatively easy to clean, thanks to minimal crevices for food to hide, and the seat's hard plastic material is quick to wipe down. A feeding tray is included, which is dishwasher-safe, but we recommend hand washing it for longevity reasons. Plus, for a bonus, the back of the chair folds down for convenient travel and storage.

Hard plastic may not be as comfortable as contenders with foam inserts, but if this is something you don't mind, we think this option is wallet-friendly and offers extras that may make mealtime more enjoyable for you and your little one.

Super Versatile Booster

Ingenuity Baby Base

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$50.92

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The Ingenuity Baby Base is a grow-with-me chair that will last for years. Once your child can sit unaided (minimum six months of age), you can begin to use this booster. The foam insert can be used during the younger years and then removed when your child no longer needs it or fits. You can use it on the floor as a tot chair or strapped to a chair in booster mode. It comes with a tray that has a convenient storage area at the bottom of the chair. The entire seat can easily be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Although we suggest hand washing to extend its longevity, the tray is dishwasher-safe, and the straps can be machine washed when it needs a more serious cleaning.

This chair performs well in terms of versatility but is not as convenient when it comes to portability. It will work in a pinch if you need something to bring along to grandma's house, but given its weight and dimensions, the product is somewhat bulky compared to other products in our lineup. Also, the position of the crotch strap is placed directly behind the center crotch post, making it a little tricky to access if a baby is already seated. All in all, if you're looking for a chair that you can mostly use at home but is still small and light enough to bring along occasionally, the Baby Base is a good-quality chair that will last through multiple stages of childhood.

For this review, we purchased each product for hands-on testing and side-by-side comparisons.

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	Score	Product	Price	Our Take
	87	Prince Lionheart SQUISH	$25	A top-notch option that is wallet-friendly, super easy to clean, and lightweight, making it travel-friendly
	83	OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat	$55	A great seat that supports little eaters and features excellent elements of comfort
	71	Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat	$35	An affordable and easy-to-clean table booster seat with attractive extras, like height adjustability and trays
	70	Ingenuity Baby Base	$45	A versatile table booster seat with generous usage span and tray storage
	58	Skip Hop Zoo Booster Seat	$45	An adorable table booster seat that is easy to install but takes effort to keep Velcro patches clean
	50	OXO Tot Perch with Straps	$40	A booster seat with an attractive size and weight for portability but lacks easy access to straps, and crumbs collect in crevasses
	48	Chicco Pocket Booster Seat	$30	A bare minimum portable high chair that folds for easy storage yet lacks elements of comfort

Why You Should Trust Us

Led by a pediatrician and mother of two, the BabyGearLab team has been testing gear since 2013 and holds an incredible amount of experience and knowledge. Conducting this review is Molly Bradac, Senior Review Editor, and Nanny with over 14 years of experience. She has used various baby-related products over her career, including table booster seats. Therefore, there's no doubt that Molly is the perfect expert to guide your search.

We purchased each product in our review, and each contender experienced hands-on testing and a side-by-side comparison to evaluate performance. To narrow down the competition and identify the top performers took lots of research, testing, and side-by-side comparing.

Analysis and Test Results

We lined up the contenders for side-by-side comparisons and hands-on testing. Since we believe a top-notch product should be easy to use for parents and comfortable for children, we kept these important factors in mind during testing. During our evaluation, we also looked for any design flaws or hindrances, as well as pros that influence a table booster seat's overall performance.

Value

If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, the Prince Lionheart SQUISH is hands-down the best deal, plus the product's overall score is high compared to other contenders in the competition. Another wallet-friendly option is the Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat, which offers multiple extras (height adjustability, tray, and foldability). In contrast, other contenders in our lineup don't offer these kinds of perks. If price is not a limiting factor and you plan on using a product for the long haul, consider the Ingenuity Baby Base. This versatile option grows with your child, and it includes a stowaway tray.

Ease of Use

A table booster seat should be easy to use; otherwise, you'll be more likely to keep your child on your lap during mealtime or skip assistance altogether. Plus, you'll breathe a sigh of relief using an option that is easy and quick to install. Who needs extra fuss, right? Therefore, while scoring this metric, we evaluated a booster seat's level of difficulty to install and ability to make strap and harness adjustments.

A couple of contenders that rise to the top in the ease of use metric include the Prince Lionheart SQUISH and the OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat. Both options have straps that are easy to pull, adjust, and tighten. The Skip Hop Zoo Booster Seat is also easy to install; however, adjusting the straps takes slightly more effort than the aforementioned products, but the overall task is still easier than other contenders in our lineup. And, once in place, we were able to achieve a sturdy installation.

We struggled the most with the Ingenuity Baby Base as it does not offer pull straps. Instead, you have to adjust and shorten straps before buckling, which can be tricky. It takes effort and muscle to buckle a tight strap. Also, the OXO Tot Perch with Straps did not score well in this metric. The installation process was not as simple or quick. Access to the straps is under the seat cushion, and if you need to make further adjustments while your child is eating, you'll need to remove them to lift the seat. We also struggled to get a tight fit, and it took longer than other options.

The Fisher-Price booster is loaded with extras that we think are worth the cost.

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Of course, one perk of using a table booster seat is bringing your little one closer to the table action so they can eat with the family. However, depending on the chosen chair, the height of the table, and your child's height, the booster may come just short of actual table height or be too tall, not allowing enough spaces for a toddler's legs. Having an adjustable height feature can increase the chances of compatibility. The Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat and Chicco Pocket Booster Seat offer very useful height adjustability, which will be handy if you regularly dine at various locations with different chairs and tables.

The Chicco Pocket Booster Seat offers three height settings to accommodate growing children and tables of differing levels.

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A table booster seat may not collapse or fold down. Still, a few contenders in our lineup offer this ability, including the Chicco Pocket Booster Seat, Fisher-Price Deluxe Booster Seat, and OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat. The Prince Lionheart SQUISH does not fold, but it is extremely lightweight, making it portable for family road trips. These seats are not incredibly space-saving, nor did they earn extra marks for being more portable; we think shedding some light on their ability may be useful for those who value travel-friendly products.

The Ingenuity Baby Base is comfortable and supportive, especially for younger users; however, the middle horn can limit leg space, which may become an issue for older children or those with adorable chunky thighs.

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Child Comfort

Considering how often your child will be sitting in a table booster seat for mealtimes and snacks, it is important to consider comfort. While scoring this metric, we took a look at the seat's design, material, and quality. We also asked ourselves: Is the seat comfortable? Do you need to reposition your child regularly? Does the tray squish body parts? Is there enough legroom?

The OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat excels in this metric, thanks to its foam insert that offers enough padding and no center crotch post to limit legroom for children of varying sizes. It also has a high back and sides to provide support. The Prince Lionheart SQUISH was also a well-loved option among testers, providing enough lift and space. The Chicco Pocket Booster Seat ranks low in this metric. We think it offers the bare minimum, and the hard plastic is also not welcoming for children to sit and relax while eating.

The Prince Lionheart SQUISH is hands-down one of the easiest to clean, thanks to its one-piece design.

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Ease of Cleaning

Children are messy eaters, and there's not much you can do about it. However, we suggest selecting a booster with a design that is easy to keep tidy and clean for your sanity. To rank the competition in this metric, we compared and evaluated each contender's design. Those with one-piece construction and minimal nooks and crannies for food and grime to hide ranked higher than those with multiple parts. Also, since straps can get dirty and stain, a good cleaning may be necessary, and we gave bonus points to seats with removable straps as this can help the cleaning process.

All contenders have removable straps, except for the Prince Lionheart SQUISH as it has a crotch strap that doesn't disconnect, which slightly lowered its score. However, this option is of one-piece construction and one of the easiest to clean among the competition, causing it to remain in good standing. The Ingenuity Baby Base and OXO Tot Perch with Straps did not score as well in this metric, mainly due to more areas for liquid and crumbs to hide. Regardless of which product you select, read the user manual's care instructions for cleaning details as manufacturers can differ in guidance, and there's no right way across the products.

Important Safety Note

For the safety of your child, you'll need to stay close by while they're in a table booster seat attached to a chair. There is always the potential for kids to push against the table and cause the chair to tip backward. This is even more likely if you have a particularly wiggly or rambunctious child.

The OXO Tot Perch with Straps boosts children ages 15 months to 70lbs. Unfortunately, access to the chair straps is under the seat cushion, which is inconvenient if you need to make adjustments mid-meal.

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Conclusion