Healthy Posture in the High Chair – With Footrest & Support Cushion

Healthy posture at highchair - thanks to footrest and accessories

When babies start sitting in the highchair, it's not just about being at the family table - it's also about promoting a healthy sitting posture right from the start. After all, dangling legs, a slippery bottom or a crooked back can quickly become a reality in everyday life if the highchair is not optimally adjusted. A stable footrest can make a big difference here: it provides support, promotes an upright position and supports motor development. In combination with an ergonomic inflatable cushion insert, the highchair becomes a safe and comfortable place - perfectly tailored to your child's needs.

What constitutes a healthy sitting posture at highchair?

A simple rule of thumb to check the ergonomically correct posture at highchair is: 90-90-90. The angles between the upper body and thigh, thigh and lower leg and lower leg and foot are all 90 degrees. This sitting posture is not only comfortable, but also healthy - it relieves pressure on the spine, supports body awareness and enables concentrated sitting.

For this to work, however, it needs the right equipment: an individually adjustable footrest that is precisely matched to the child's leg length is essential here. The depth of the seat is also crucial, as children can only bend their legs correctly if it is not too deep.

Why footrest is so important in highchair

Many commercially available highchairs - such as the popular IKEA ANTILOP - come without footrest. At first glance, this doesn't seem to be a big problem. But for babies and toddlers, this supposed "luxury" actually makes a huge difference: a stable footrest ensures that the legs do not dangle uncontrollably. This has several advantages: Children can sit up better, maintain their balance and their core muscles are supported. At the same time, the footrest encourages a calmer sitting position - which is particularly helpful when eating or playing at highchair. Without foot contact, many children quickly lose body tension, slide back and forth or collapse. In short: a footrest creates stability and safety and contributes significantly to an ergonomically healthy sitting posture.

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Even more support with the right inflatable cushion insert

In addition to footrest, the right upholstery also plays an important role in the sitting posture - especially for smaller babies who are just starting to sit independently. This is where our specially developed inflatable cushion insert for the IKEA Antilop highchair comes into play.

The cushion provides additional lateral stability and gently supports the back. This means that even petite babies do not slide to the side and can sit upright and safely in the highchair. The combination of footrest and inflatable cushion insert creates the ideal basis for a healthy sitting position - and at the same time ensures greater safety and well-being at the family table.

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Small adjustments - big difference

A good sitting posture is not a luxury, but the basis for healthy growth, safe sitting and relaxed eating at the family table. Especially with popular high chairs such as the IKEA Antilop, you can make a huge difference with small additions such as a retrofitted footrest and a matching inflatable cushion insert. After all, if your baby is sitting stably and doesn't have to constantly support themselves or balance themselves, they have more energy for the really important things - such as their first attempts at spooning, curious observation or socialising together at the table. Whether to prevent postural damage, to promote independence or simply for more comfort: an ergonomic sitting position is a real game changer in everyday baby life - and is very easy to implement with the right aids.

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