Children's table with a high chair

Parents begin to think about a table and a highchair for the baby when the child is already starting to sit, i.e. a little later than six months of age.

Features:

Supermarkets offer a huge selection of different sets of furniture for small children and older children. A table and a chair for a child can also be ordered online.

For a children's room, parents mainly choose compact options for a children's table with a highchair, which provides more free space for games.

When purchasing a table for a child, some forward-thinking parents take in addition a few chairs for children. After all, it happens that a child does not play alone, but in the company of the same little guys.

Each model of children's furniture has a number of its own characteristics that make parents pay attention to them and make their choice in favor of one or another option. Consider several modifications of children's furniture for the home.

Models

The variety of shapes and colors of tables and chairs for children will not leave indifferent even a kid. There are a huge number of options for children's furniture. Some of these types of household items are described below.

Table transformer

This category of tables has a number of its positive features:

The main convenience of the transformer is that you can adjust the height of the legs, change the slope of the table top for the child to fit properly.
Space efficiency.
Convenience.
A variety of modifications.

There are also downsides:

High price point.
The selection of furniture should be done individually.
Height-adjustable table and chair model. Advantages of these types of furniture:
Practicality.
Does not impair baby's vision and posture.
Possibility of adjustment for the child.

Of the minuses, there is only one fact: the cost of foreign analogues is much more expensive than domestic ones.

For creative work

Designed so that the child can engage in artistic creations. The table is equipped with various attributes: an easel, drawers for accessories, recesses for paints and glue. Price criterion: quite affordable for most parents. There is only one significant drawback: there is no height adjustment, that is, when the baby grows up, it will become unnecessary.

Folding option

The name speaks for itself. It is also worth noting a few more positive qualities of this product:

Mobility. Easy to transport.
Suitable for small rooms.
Low weight.
Easy to care for.
Affordability.
Accustoming to order. The baby will develop the ability to take responsibility for his workplace after completing tasks at the table.

Negative side: due to its lightness, the table can turn over. Also requires individual selection.

School desk for drawing

A great option for drawing lessons. It is a one-piece construction of a bench and footrest. One side of the table top is for attaching paper, and the other is for drawing with crayons. The table top is equipped with special cells for the accessories necessary for the young artist. The material of such a product is plastic.

The advantages of this product:

Convenience. The child has all the necessary tools at hand.
Original design.
Child's observance of posture.
Ease of construction.

Negative criteria:

Relatively high price.
Non-folding design.

Orthopedic option

This table is designed for writing and computer work. The main task of the developers is to develop the correct posture for the student sitting behind him. Thanks to the recess in the table, the human body is in the correct position, and the arms do not hang down.

Also, the countertop has some more advantages:

The edges of the product do not have sharp corners.
The protrusion for the right hand is larger than for the left. The right hand is the "working" hand, and the hand is moved further along the surface of the table top due to minimization of stress.
Durability.
Practicality.
Maintaining health.
Ease of use.

No negative qualities were found in such a table.

Chair for babies

This version of children's furniture is suitable for kids from six months to three years old, because it is very bad for a child to sit at a high common table. The table top is available with or without special recesses. It can be easily removed and reinserted.

Of the positive aspects, the following stand out:

The ability to use for classes.
Adjustable height, which is very convenient for a constantly growing baby.
Embossed footrest.
The presence of a seat belt.
Removable tray.
Anti-slip feet.
Ease of maintenance.

Of negative characteristics the high cost can be distinguished.

Dressing table for girls

Little girls are known to be very fond of copying their mothers. Whatever she does, the baby also wants to try it. They do not lack independence in this. Little women of fashion especially like to preen themselves in front of the mirror: do their hair, put on makeup, try on various outfits. Of course, they just need their own personal dressing table.

Manufacturers offer many options for dressing tables with different round tables for girls, and they all have the following advantages:

Little women of fashion from an early age will learn to use female tricks, which will undoubtedly come in handy later.
Thanks to the many different drawers and shelves, the girl will learn to take care of her things, constantly putting them in place.
The child will now have his own corner and his own cosmetics. This means that your cosmetics will remain intact.

How to match by age

We have prepared a number of tips to help you choose the right furniture for kids.

From 2 years

It is worth paying attention to the number of seats included in the table. After all, peers may come to visit the baby, and a few chairs will come in handy.
The material must be environmentally friendly. Preference should be given to wood: it will last longer, and the quality of the product from it will not upset.
The third no less important point is that the choice should be made based on the build of the baby and his height. Otherwise, the child's health problems are guaranteed.
In addition to the dimensions of children's furniture, it is worth paying attention to the quality characteristics. Choose furniture with rounded corners, check the stability of the entire structure. If there is any decor from additional materials, then they must be environmentally friendly.
Criteria such as the shape and adjustment of the table are also important. Choose products of rectangular or square shape: the baby's elbows should not hang from the table. The table top should be regulated, thus the baby will feel comfortable.
Color palette. The brightness of the design can quickly tire a child, so it is better to choose a chair and a table for the baby in pastel colors. Beige, brown, gray or white color will easily fit into the interior of the children's room and allow the child to enjoy their favorite pastime.

For children from 1 year

In addition to the above listed items, the following should be added to this section:

Every kid at this age is not diligent in one place. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase furniture models with seat belts.
When buying a folding table, pay attention to the work of the latch, which secures the structure. Check its performance, because it may not work at the most inopportune moment, and the child will be injured.

The location of the table is an important point that can affect the baby's vision. Place it by the window or place the lighting correctly.

For children from 3 years old

There is a requirement for the height of the table: it should be 43 cm, for children from 5-6 years old - 48 cm. In this case, the height of the chairs should correspond to 24 and 26 cm according to age.

Materials

Plastic

The most common materials from which children's tables and chairs are made today are plastic and wood.

Plastic table and chairs for children have gained immense popularity among parents. There are good reasons for this:

Low price indicator.
Ease. Any movement can be done even by a child.
Durability (for quality material).
Easy to care for. Plastic products are easy to wash and wipe clean.
Moisture resistant.

Manufacturers produce tables from this material, usually 43-45 cm high. The shape is round or square. Easy to assemble and disassemble - detachable legs. Comes with a plastic chair or stool.

Wood

Wooden products are safe for a child - everyone knows this. But there are a number of positive properties of such material:
High strength of wood products.
Durability.
Stability. Any wooden product is heavy, which is very important for a small child - it will not fall on the baby.

The wooden table and chair look beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The most popular is beech - it is quite durable.

An interesting model of such a table with pull-out drawers is not only preparation for school, but also teaching the future student to order.

Dimensions

The size of the furniture chosen by the parents directly depends on the health of the baby. In a comfortable environment, the child feels better and the thought process works correctly.

An important factor is the correct seating of the child at the table: be sure to monitor his posture. The low position of the tabletop can lead to overstrain of the neck muscles and damage to vision.

Below are guidelines for choosing a set of furniture for a child.

Thickness - 1 cm, no more.
Depth - 60 cm, not less.
The height of the table and chair - individually, according to some requirements:
Your baby's feet should be on a solid base: on the floor or on a footrest.
Leg position 90 degrees.
The position of the hands should not be burdened with anything, their position should be free on the table.

Choosing the best: criteria

When choosing children's furniture, special attention should be paid to the safety of products. Everyone knows that a child's body can be easily disabled.

Aggressive substances that may be contained in products can provoke allergic reactions in a baby. In addition, every child is ready to test everything for strength.

Therefore, below we give a number of requirements, which the purchased goods for babies must correspond to, in particular, the table and chairs:

High quality material. The material with which children's products are made must have a safety certificate.
High strength. A sturdy table and chair will ensure the safety of the construct.
No sharp corners. This circumstance guarantees safety during the operation of the products.
Safe cover. Any coating applied to products - varnishes or paints - must be of good quality and not contain formaldehydes, as well as other equally hazardous substances and toxins.
Good quality manufacturing. All connections of small parts must be free of defects.
High-quality fittings. The material of the component parts must also be of high strength and safety.
Calm tones. You should not choose bright shades, as the child's psyche can be easily damaged - he will quickly get tired. In addition, this fact can cause an allergic reaction.
Correct selection of table dimensions. The height of the table top should be appropriate for the child's height. In a sitting position, the baby's knees should not rest on the table.
Table with tilt adjustment function. This function is possessed by transforming tables, which were mentioned above.
The presence of shelves and drawers. Parents will appreciate this circumstance with dignity, since now the baby has everything at hand: there will be a place for stationery and other accessories in the reach, which will save additional space.
Height-adjustable table. Such a table will serve for a long time for a child, because he will "grow" together with the baby.
Lack of small details.
Seat material. If the chair has a liner that is easy to get out, then it must withstand a lot of washings. If dirty, plastic or other seat base can be wiped with a damp cloth.

To find out how much the required model costs, just go to the Internet and type in the search engine “buy a children's chair and table”. A lot of sites will provide you with the best modifications of various furniture for kids at a real price.

With your own hands

Let's try to make a set of tables and chairs with backs with our own hands for children from 2 to 8 years old. Material - MDF and pine.

How to assemble this set of furniture? It is not so difficult if you approach this issue with preparation. The drawings can be viewed below.

You will need:

For the table:
Table top (1600x600x16mm).
Aprons on the bottom of the table in the amount of 4 pieces (70x504x16mm).
Legs for the product - 4 pcs. (32x32x584mm).
For high chairs:
Back legs - 8 pcs. (32x32x700mm).
Front legs - 8 pcs. (32x32x334mm).
Seats - 4 pcs. (340x350x16mm).
Fastening strips - 8 pcs. (40x26x16mm).
Chair backs - 4 pcs. (155x270x16mm).
Back and front strips - 8 pcs. (40x270x16mm).
Side strips - 8 pcs. (40x26x16mm).
Central strips - 4 pcs. (40x286x16mm).
Glue.
Putty.
Primer for wood.
Acrylic paint, possible with shine.

Below is a video tutorial on how to make your own children's table with a stool (set with a back).

Of the tools you may need:

Drill.
Sander.
The jigsaw is electric.
Pencil.
Roulette.
Sandpaper.
Screwdriver.
Self-tapping screws.

Parts preparation process:

First, you need to complete the decorative component - hearts on the backs of chairs and on aprons. To do this, according to the drawn template, cut out the holes with slow movements with a jigsaw and grind the holes with sandpaper.
We make a small wash of 40mm from the side (340mm edge) and 32mm from the back (350mm edge). This is required to secure the rear legs.
We sand all possible angles.

Build process:

It is required to connect the front feet to the front rail. The edges should be flush.
We connect the back of the chair with the rear legs using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
We attach the side parts with self-tapping screws and glue.
We connect the frame and side drawers with the rear legs.
Assembling the front.
We fasten the chair seats with self-tapping screws.
Assembling the table. We connect aprons and legs. We fix the tabletop.
Finishing work. Seal all the holes with self-tapping screws with putty. Then let the solution dry. Use a sander to sand these surfaces. Wipe dust off the surface.
All wooden surfaces must be primed.
After drying, use two coats of acrylic paint.

Once the paint is dry, you can use the furniture.

The process of making a children's table in the form of a tree and a chair in the form of a dinosaur, see below.