Is your baby about to arrive or has just entered your life? Then it’s time to get ready. One important thing is to get a high chair for your child. But perhaps you already have one that you’d like to restore for your baby but don’t know where to start or how to go about it? Don’t worry, this article is here to explain, briefly, how to restore a baby high chair.
Major restorations
Keep in mind that this article deals with restoring wooden high chairs, as restoring a plastic chair is almost impossible or completely pointless. Therefore, in the case of a wooden high chair, it’s important to start by sanding the surface to give the wood a second life. It’s advisable to sand with 80-grit sandpaper and then thoroughly clean the chair afterward to remove all dust residue. You can then paint the chair in the color of your choice, provided that the paint, once dry, is not toxic to your child.
Wear gloves and work in a clean area. Dust or pet hair getting into the paint will ruin your project.
Minor restorations
Once your chair is painted and looks brand new, you can have fun changing different details. These are optional modifications, so they’re not mandatory if you want a high chair for your baby, but they’re small improvements that can’t hurt. For example, you could cover the high chair tray with colored laminated paper, which will add a touch of whimsy, or buy, or even sew, a cushion to place on the seat to provide more comfort for your little one. This way, you make the high chair more appealing and can have fun with different color combinations for a unique result.
If you don’t want to go that far, you can buy baby care accessories directly from children’s stores.
To give you an idea of the possible result, this blogger modified a Combelle chair.
In short, all you need to do to effectively restore a baby high chair is to sand it carefully and apply a good coat of paint. However, it’s advisable to add a few details such as a seat cushion or a plastic cover for the tray. The choice is then up to you, depending on your preferences and needs.
