Take-to-seller checklist

High chair

High chairs tip, collapse and trap fingers when catches wear out. Inspect the one in front of you — photos hide cracked plastic.

Look for BS EN 14988 on a permanent label.

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SellerWhere listedMeeting placeDateAsking priceBrandModelStandard mark / approval no.

Must passI have searched official records on GOV.UK Product Recalls for this brand and modelSearch the OPSS list of product safety alerts, reports and recalls. A clear search is not a guarantee — spellings and model codes vary.
CheckI can get the original instructions (paper copy or a download from the maker)OPSS advises checking that instructions come with the product or are available online, especially for mechanical items.

Must passA label shows BS EN 14988 (or EN 14988)
Must passA crotch post or crotch strap is present, plus a working harness (five-point on most current chairs)
Must passIt does not tip when I lean on the tray or sit a bag on one side
Must passFolding or height catches lock; they do not slip when I put weight on the seat
CheckThe tray locks on both sides and has no sharp cracks where a child could cut a finger
CheckHarness webbing and seams are not stiff with old food; no mould in folds
Write downI have written down brand, model and the standard mark