Boosters and space savers
Seats that strap to a dining chair. Strap the booster down and buckle your child in every time.
Boosters- 26models tracked
- $14 to $79price range
Boosters and space savers by budget
The 13 boosters and space savers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
All 26 boosters and space savers
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Boosters and space savers by the numbers
The 26 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Width12.6 in to 20.9 in; the middle half 13 in to 15.1 in (11 of 26 publish it)
- Depth10.7 in to 21.7 in; the middle half 12.6 in to 17.72 in (11 of 26 publish it)
- Weight limit30 lb to 60 lb; the middle half 33 lb to 50 lb (14 of 26 publish it)
- Price$14.99 to $79.99; the middle half $24.99 to $40 (13 of 26 publish it)
How common each feature is
- Washable cushion12 of 14 that list it
Feature matrix
From each maker's listing. A dash means the maker doesn't say.
| Chair | Harness | Tray | Reclines | Folds | Washable cushion | Weight limit | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Einstein Farm Explorers Snack & Steer Feeding Seat | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | – | 6 months | 36 months |
| Bright Starts My Spot Booster (licensed prints: Cars, Stitch, Princess, John Deere) | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | – | 6 months | 60 months |
| Bumbo Multi Seat (3-in-1 Booster) | 3-point | Yes | – | – | – | – | 6 months, for babies who can already sit up unaided | 3 years |
| Chicco Bento 3-in-1 Booster | 3-point | – | – | Yes | – | 50 lb | 6 months | – |
| Chicco Cinch Booster Seat | 3-point | – | – | – | No | 50 lb | children who can sit upright unassisted, typically from 6 months | – |
| Chicco Pocket Snack Booster | 3-point | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 50 lb | – | – |
| Dream On Me Cozy Pod Booster | 3-point | – | – | Yes | – | 33 lb | 6 months | 36 months |
| Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 | – | – | – | – | Yes | 33 lb | 6 months | 36 months |
| Ingenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster | 3-point | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | 36 months |
| Ingenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2) | 3-point | Yes | – | – | – | – | 6 months | 36 months |
| Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | – | 6 months | 60 months |
| Ingenuity SmartClean ChairMate High Chair & Booster | 5-point | – | – | – | Yes | – | 6 months | 60 months |
| Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | 33 lb | 18 months | 36 months |
| Nuby Easy-Go Booster | 3-point | – | – | Yes | – | 35 lb | 9+ months | – |
| Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat | – | Yes | – | Yes | No | – | children capable of sitting upright unassisted | – |
| Primo SproutSeat Feeding Booster Seat | 3-point | Yes | – | Yes | – | 30 lb | 6 months; only for children capable of sitting upright unassisted | 36 months |
| Prince Lionheart Squish Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | 60 lb | 12 months, able to sit up unaided | 5 years |
| Safety 1st Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | 50 lb | 6 months | 4 years |
| Simplicity Seat Easy-Clean Booster (Kids2) | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | – | 6 months | 60 months |
| Skip Hop Sleek Seat Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | Yes | – | 12 months with harness; 3 years+ without harness | – |
| The First Years Bluey Mealtime Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | – | 50 lb | 6 months | – |
| The First Years Minnie Mouse Mealtime Booster | 3-point | – | – | – | – | 50 lb | 6 months | – |
| Unilove Feed Me Booster Chair | 3-point | Yes | – | Yes | – | 33 lb | – | 3 years |
| Upseat Boost Toddler Booster Seat | 3-point | – | – | – | – | 50 lb | 18 months | 5 years |
By spec
By weight limit, highest first
- Prince Lionheart Squish Booster: 60 lb
- Chicco Bento 3-in-1 Booster: 50 lb
- Chicco Pocket Snack Booster: 50 lb
- The First Years Bluey Mealtime Booster: 50 lb
- The First Years Minnie Mouse Mealtime Booster: 50 lb
- Safety 1st Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go: 50 lb
- Chicco Cinch Booster Seat: 50 lb
- Upseat Boost Toddler Booster Seat: 50 lb
By chair weight, lightest first
- Dream On Me Cozy Pod Booster: 3.3 lb
- Chicco Bento 3-in-1 Booster: 5.5 lb
- Chicco Pocket Snack Booster: 5.5 lb
- Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat: 6.6 lb
- Chicco Cinch Booster Seat: 7.5 lb
By width, narrowest first
- Skip Hop Sleek Seat Booster: 12.6 in
- Ingenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2): 12.99 in
- Primo SproutSeat Feeding Booster Seat: 13 in
- Upseat Boost Toddler Booster Seat: 13 in
- Dream On Me Cozy Pod Booster: 13.2 in
- Ingenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster: 14.92 in
- Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler Booster: 15 in
- Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat: 15 in
Fold (10)
- Baby Einstein Farm Explorers Snack & Steer Feeding Seat
- Chicco Bento 3-in-1 Booster
- Chicco Pocket Snack Booster
- Dream On Me Cozy Pod Booster
- Ingenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster
- Nuby Easy-Go Booster
- Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat
- Primo SproutSeat Feeding Booster Seat
- Safety 1st Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go
- Unilove Feed Me Booster Chair
Chair and table fit, in each maker's words
| Seat | What the maker says it fits |
|---|---|
| Chicco Cinch Booster Seat | Only use on chairs with a rigid seat at least 15 5/8 in wide, 14 1/4 in deep, and a backrest at least 12 in high |
| Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat | Adult chair must measure at least 290 mm wide and 280 mm deep with a backrest at least 370 mm high |
| Primo SproutSeat Feeding Booster Seat | Adult chair must have a minimum seat width of 14.5 in, depth of 11.5 in, and a backrest at least 15 in high |
Folded sizes
| Chair | Folded size (as listed) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Chicco Bento 3-in-1 Booster | 19.5 x 14 x 4.5 in (no axis labels) | 5.5 lb |
| Chicco Pocket Snack Booster | 17.5 x 14 x 4.5 in (no axis labels) | 5.5 lb |
| Peg Perego Rialto Booster Seat | 15" x 5.3" 14.8" | 6.6 lb |
Shortlist: 4 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Most modes
Safety 1stDeluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go
5
Most modes: the Safety 1st Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go at 5, per Safety 1st.
- Weight limit
- 50 lb
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Narrowest
Skip HopSleek Seat Booster
12.6 in
Narrowest: the Skip Hop Sleek Seat Booster at 12.6 in, per Skip Hop.
- Depth
- 12.6 in
- Price
- $40
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Smallest depth · Lightest
Dream On MeCozy Pod Booster
10.7 in
Smallest depth: the Dream On Me Cozy Pod Booster at 10.7 in, per Dream On Me.
- Width
- 13.2 in
- Chair weight
- 3.3 lb
- Weight limit
- 33 lb
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Lowest price
IngenuityMy Spot Easy-Clean Booster
$14.99
Lowest price: the Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean Booster at $14.99, per Ingenuity.
- Width
- 15.1 in
- Depth
- 14.5 in
Width vs price
Each dot is one of the 8 boosters and space savers with both specs published; further left is narrower, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.
- 1Safety 1st Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & GoMost modes · not on the chart: no published list price
- 2Skip Hop Sleek Seat BoosterNarrowest
- 3Dream On Me Cozy Pod BoosterSmallest depth · not on the chart: no published list price
- 4Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean BoosterLowest price
All 8 on the chart, cheapest first
- Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean Booster15.1 in · $14.99
- Ingenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2)12.99 in · $24.99
- Ingenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster14.92 in · $27.99
- Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler Booster15 in · $29.99
- Skip Hop Sleek Seat Booster12.6 in · $40
- Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-117.25 in · $49.99
- Ingenuity SmartClean ChairMate High Chair & Booster20.9 in · $69.99
- Upseat Boost Toddler Booster Seat13 in · $79.99
What to look for in boosters and space savers
The range across every high chair here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Modes
Each mode is a setup the maker lists, like high chair, booster, or toddler chair.
Most list 3. 4 of 26 list it. Most modes: Deluxe 5-in-1 Sit, Snack & Go.
Width
The width the maker lists. It decides how much floor the chair takes next to a table.
Typical: 13 in to 15.1 in. 11 of 26 list it. Narrowest: Sleek Seat Booster.
Depth
The front-to-back size the maker lists, which is how far the chair sticks out from the table.
Typical: 12.6 in to 17.72 in. 11 of 26 list it. Smallest depth: Cozy Pod Booster.
Chair weight
Matters if you move the chair between rooms or fold it away often.
Typical: 5.5 lb to 6.6 lb. 5 of 26 list it.
Weight limit
The maker's weight limit for the feeding seat. Other modes can have different limits.
Typical: 33 lb to 50 lb. 14 of 26 list it.
Price
What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.
Typical: $24.99 to $40. 13 of 26 list it. Lowest price: My Spot Easy-Clean Booster.
Questions about boosters and space savers
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
How do I use a high chair without falls?
Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What standard covers high chairs?
High chairs sold in the US must meet the federal standard at 16 CFR part 1231, and hook-on chairs 16 CFR part 1233. Where a maker states that a chair meets a standard, we show its own words.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsIngenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2) vs Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler BoosterWidth 12.99 in vs 15 in
- vsIngenuity My Spot Easy-Clean Booster vs Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler BoosterWidth 15.1 in vs 15 in
- vsIngenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 vs Ingenuity SmartClean ChairMate High Chair & BoosterWidth 17.25 in vs 20.9 in
- vsIngenuity SmartClean ChairMate High Chair & Booster vs Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler BoosterWidth 20.9 in vs 15 in
- vsIngenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 vs Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler BoosterWidth 17.25 in vs 15 in
- vsIngenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster vs Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler BoosterWidth 14.92 in vs 15 in
- vsIngenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster vs Ingenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2)Width 14.92 in vs 12.99 in
- vsIngenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2) vs Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean BoosterWidth 12.99 in vs 15.1 in
- vsBright Starts My Spot Booster (licensed prints: Cars, Stitch, Princess, John Deere) vs The First Years Bluey Mealtime Booster
- vsBright Starts My Spot Booster (licensed prints: Cars, Stitch, Princess, John Deere) vs The First Years Minnie Mouse Mealtime Booster
- vsIngenuity Deluxe Learn-to-Dine Feeding Seat (Kids2) vs Simplicity Seat Easy-Clean Booster (Kids2)
- vsPrince Lionheart Squish Booster vs Simplicity Seat Easy-Clean Booster (Kids2)
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