There’s something timeless about a wooden high chair. Sure, the new plastic versions, with their attached toys, flashing lights and light weight frames may be more practical, and keep baby busy, but a wooden chair looks classic, and will probably be an heirloom you pass down to your grandkids one day. Graco has put a lot of thought into the design too. The Graco Classic Wood High Chair is pricier at around $120, but since it’s designed to last well beyond babyhood, you should get your money’s worth in terms of length of service.

Features

4 out of 5 points
Unlike some competitors in the wooden chair market, the Graco Classic Wood high chair features a removable and machine washable for major messes, and the wipeable vinyl cover means minor ones are taken care of as well. It comes with a three-point harness too, so it does keep smaller babies securely in place, and there are plastic guides on the feet to protect your floors.
It does not, however, have a recline function, so it’s not suitable for very young babies, and a three point harness really only suits babies that are sitting independently, otherwise they may flop to the side or forward – a dangerous proposition!
Another great feature that we really like is the clear insert tray, that is dishwasher safe, meaning you get the look of wood, but the convenience of plastic. With an interchangeable meal and snack tray, you have options there too.

Assembly and Setup

4 out of 5 points
This is a fairly simple design, and the instructions are clear. Putting it together is not too difficult, and should be achievable by even the least DIY inclined.

Adjustability

2 out of 5 points
This chair lacks the adjustability of its modern competitors - with no recline functions, and at a fixed height. That said, for older babies it is a great choice, because it is roomy, and with the tray off will be a great toddler chair.
It can even be used later than that, and since it’s designed to hold up to sixty pounds, your kids will use this chair well beyond babyhood.

Ease of Cleaning

5 out of 5 points
That seat pad and the plastic tray insert make all the difference here, and with a high gloss wood finish, any other spills are easy to wipe clean. Full marks for hygiene.

Look and Style

5 out of 5 points
The Graco Classic Wood High Chair is a classic piece of furniture, manufactured from poplar wood, and is available in different stains, from the pale cherry vanilla to the darker butter pecan. This high chair should work well in any dining room or kitchen.  Perhaps because this chair really designed for older babies this contemporary styling works, rather than the bright colors and prints of chairs designed for younger kids.
Either way, it does look sleek and modern while still maintaining that classic feel that only a wooden chair can offer. If style is important to you, the Graco Classic Wood High Chair is a good choice.