Hylea
Highchairs
Seating for babies and toddlers during meals. Include plastic trays, foam padding, and fabric covers that come into direct contact with food and the child's body multiple times daily.
Why It Matters
Food placed directly on tray surface. Babies mouth the tray and touch it with food-covered hands. Padding and fabric in prolonged skin contact during meals.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Bisphenol A (BPA)
An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Halogenated Flame Retardants
Chemicals containing bromine or chlorine added to products to slow the spread of fire. Common...
Lead
A toxic heavy metal that was once commonly used in paint, plumbing, and many consumer products....
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
A broad category of chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Strong plastic smell
- Foam padding without flame retardant information
- Difficult-to-clean crevices
- Peeling or worn tray surface
What to Look For
- ✓BPA-free, phthalate-free plastic trays
- ✓Removable, washable fabric covers
- ✓Solid wood options
Finding Safer Options
Stokke Tripp Trapp (solid wood), IKEA Antilop (simple design, minimal materials), Abiie Beyond (wooden with easy-clean tray), or Lalo highchair.
Certifications to Look For
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