Once opened, you’ll need to assemble the highchair completely – put the steel frame together (including the footrest), attach the seat to the frame and the tray onto the seat. The instructions come with photographs and text, but are a little confusing. Still, our tester, Katrĩna, had it up and running within 10 minutes with no tools required. Overall, the adjustment mechanisms are easy to manipulate with two hands and the generously padded chair feels nice and comfortable. The moulded plastic frame also keeps little legs in place without the possibility of slipping, and the tray comes with an extra wipe-clean tray insert, which should cut down on the post-mealtime clean-up.

Here’s where the Feed Me Deli falls down a little, as the seams of those luxuriously padded cushions are a magnet for food crumbs. The cushion can be removed and wiped down with hot soapy water, but can’t be machine washed. Taking the cushion off is too much effort to be an everyday occurrence. Relatively inexpensive as it is, the Feed Me Deli is nevertheless equipped with an impressive number of useful features. The reclining seat mechanism feels secure when in use, as does the five-point harness which can also be adjusted without too much difficulty. Good news for those with smaller kitchens – the Feed Me Deli folds up easily and is freestanding when folded, with a folded footprint of 51cm x 28cm. You should be able to stand it in a corner or behind a door when not in use, freeing up space for the whole family. How safe is it? It’s a utilitarian piece of kit, the Feed Me Deli, which comes in one patterned colourway (Peppermint Trail) that is busy enough to keep your baby interested, but won’t necessarily complement your kitchen. Those patterns are fun and colourful, and have the added advantage of hiding food stains fairly well.There are no sharp corners and even though the rounded plastic tray stands at about toddler head-height from the ground, it shouldn’t do more damage than a bump. Katrĩna kept it clean with a hot sponge, but it took more effort than cleaning other models we tested, like the Oribel Cocoon and the Cybex Lemo. It’s convenient to be able to alter the height of the seat between six positions so you can have your baby at eye-level and reach them easily while feeding them. It also means that, without the tray attached, the baby can sit right up at the table with the rest of the family, which they may particularly enjoy as they get older. The metal frame and plastic tray (not dishwasher-friendly) can be wiped down fairly easily. Hardened porridge came off without too much effort, but Bolognese sauce left a faint stain on the cushion. Katrĩna noted that the busy pattern helped to disguise this, however. Final verdict? The tray adjustment adds to the longevity of the seat too, although Katrĩna felt it could have done with one more position added – even on its closest setting, the tray still sat quite far away from her nine-month-old baby.

Lightweight as it is, the Feed Me Deli nevertheless feels sturdy and well-anchored thanks to its wide base (its open footprint is 51cm x 77cm). It can be dragged without effort around the kitchen and the feet don’t leave any marks on the kitchen floor. Additionally, the three-step recline helps to get the baby in and out without having to remove the tray, and also allows them to sit at an angle that suits them. Height, tray and seat angle can all be adjusted to several positions for flexibility as your child grows