Using toys at mealtimes can be a great way to encourage your child to try new foods or to eat more in general. Toys can help to make the experience of eating more fun and engaging for children and can also help to distract them if they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

Highchair toys are an ideal choice for the purpose of keeping babies entertained, relaxed and engaged during meal times. These toys are specifically designed to attach to the high chair tray with suction cups or clamps, and are usually designed with bright colours and interactive features such as spinning wheels, rattles or mirrors. There are also sensory based high chair toys that make noise and have different textures, to educational toys that teach shapes and colours.

High chair toys can help promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as babies learn to grasp and manipulate the different components of the toy. They can also help develop cognitive skills, as babies learn cause and effect by pressing buttons or pulling levers to make the toy move. When selecting high chair toys, it's important to choose ones that are easy to clean.

Additionally, high chair toys can be a great distraction for babies who may be fussy or resistant to meal times, helping to create a positive association with sitting in the high chair. It can also help create a positive association between mealtimes and enjoyable experiences, making it more likely that children will look forward to eating meals in the future. Overall, incorporating toys into mealtimes can be a simple yet effective way to make mealtime a more successful experience for all involved.

At Baby City, carers can access this potentially great investment for making mealtime an enjoyable and effective experience for both themselves and their child.