Why choose a convertible high chair?

Versatile baby equipment is extremely practical for parents who want to both save money and save space in their living room. With a swinging high chair, your child can sit close to you from birth in bouncer or swing mode, then eat at the table from around 6 months up to 36 months.

 The 4-in-1 swing, for every moment of the day 

 

The evolving highchair swing adapts to every moment of everyday life. With this evolving swing, you can change the seat from a raised bouncer to a high chair, then to a classic chair.

 On some of these progressive chairs, you can fit a safety harness to keep your little one seated throughout lunch, even when he has finished sending all his peas onto the carpet. Baby's meals will be so much easier!

When they're older, you can simply change the height of the seat so that your child can eat with the grown-ups. The seat back generally reclines and you can also adjust the footrest to help your child stay at the right height.

After lunch, the adjustable swing function allows your child to digest properly, in a truly ergonomic position.

Please note: bouncer and swing modes are designed for awake time. If your baby falls asleep, move them to their cot or crib, lying on their back. A high chair swing is never a substitute for a safe sleep space.

 

The practical, ultra-compact convertible lounger

 Slipped into the boot of your car or laid flat in a cupboard, the adaptable highchair takes up very little space. You can take it with you wherever you go or put it away very easily, whatever the size of your home!

It's easy to clean, because everything is designed to be easily dismantled. You can remove and wash the play tray or meal tray, remove the seat cover and wipe down every nook and cranny.

Another great advantage is that the evolving highchair grows with your child, from birth to 36 months.

With a baby swing, there's no need to buy a new piece of furniture every time your child grows up. It's a purchase that's as durable for your wallet as it is comfortable for your little one!

Convertible or standard high chair: the comparison

A standard high chair does one job: mealtimes, once your baby can sit up. A convertible high chair covers a longer period and replaces several pieces of equipment. Here are the differences that really matter day to day.

Criterion	Standard high chair	Convertible high chair (SPLITY type)
Age range	From around 6 months to 3 years	From birth to 36 months, depending on the mode
Before 6 months	Not usable	Bouncer and swing for awake time
Adjustments	Often one height, fixed backrest	Adjustable height, backrest, footrest and tray
Posture	Fixed or no footrest	Adjustable footrest to keep feet flat
Storage	Varies, sometimes bulky	Folding, with wheels to move it around
Budget over 3 years	A high chair, plus a bouncer and a swing bought separately	One purchase for all three uses
Best for	A second chair, at the grandparents’ for example	A first chair, in a home where space matters

In short: if you want one piece of equipment from the maternity ward until your child turns 3, a convertible model is the logical choice. If you already own a bouncer and a swing, a standard high chair is enough.

SPLITY 3 in 1 settings in practice

A convertible high chair is only useful if its settings really keep up with your child’s growth. On the SPLITY 3 in 1, here is what adjusts and why it matters:

• 5 seat heights: set it level with your table, or lower when baby plays next to you.
• 3 backrest positions: reclined for bottle feeds and quiet moments, upright for spoon feeding and first finger foods.
• 3 footrest positions: raise or lower it so your child’s feet rest flat, knees bent at a right angle. A stable seat helps baby stay focused on the meal.
• Removable double tray with 3 positions: move it closer or further away to suit your child’s size. One tray can be washed while the other is in use.
• 5-point harness: fasten it every time, whatever the mode.
• 4 multidirectional wheels and folding steel frame: roll it from the kitchen to the living room, then fold it away.

The right set-up at the table: your child’s elbows are level with the tray, their back rests against the backrest and their feet are supported. Check these three points every two or three months, because babies grow fast.

The first months: bouncer and swing modes

Before 6 months, babies cannot sit up yet, so the convertible high chair works as a bouncer and a swing. The newborn insert supplied with the SPLITY supports the smallest babies from birth.

Swing mode

• 5 swing speeds, to start gently and increase if needed.
• 9 melodies and 3 nature sounds, with adjustable volume.
• 3 timer modes, so the swing stops by itself.
• Controlled by remote, from a phone via Bluetooth or on the control panel.
• Runs on batteries or with the mains adapter included.

Bouncer mode

The seat stays still in a reclined position. It is the most practical mode for bottle feeding or for keeping baby close while you cook.

Safety rules for the first months

• Always fasten the 5-point harness.
• Keep your baby within sight.
• Use it for awake time only: if baby falls asleep, put them down in their cot, on their back.

At around 6 months, once your baby can sit up unaided, switch to high chair mode: upright backrest, tray pulled in, footrest at the right height. To know exactly when to make the switch, read our guide How to choose a baby high chair, and from what age.

The must-have accessories for a high chair that doubles as a baby chair

Because they are designed for every moment of the day, progressive highchairs often come with a range of accessories.

The must-have accessories are the learning arch - sometimes musical - to keep toddlers entertained after their nap, the remote control, to start or stop the swinging without disturbing baby, the little fabric toys to develop his motor skills and the double meal tray, so you always have a clean one to hand!

The SPLITY 3 in 1 on video

Nothing beats seeing it in action: here is the SPLITY in real use.