Chairs are an essential piece of furniture. Kids are usually happy to sit on the floor as long as they have a soft cushion, but they do love to have their own chair. Kids chairs can be used for homework, playtime, and chilling out in front of the TV. Call them chilling chairs if you will.
When buying a kids chair, look for comfort, durability and a child-friendly design in bright colors. Kids chairs are smaller than adult chairs, so they are great for bedrooms. You can also use kids chairs in the garden during the summer. Chairs made from hard materials are easy to wipe down and keep hygienically clean, which is useful if your child likes to eat their dinner whilst sitting in the chair. If you prefer a fabric chair, be sure to spray it with protective spray to prevent it from getting too dirty.
Kids chairs come in all shapes and sizes, so here is our guide to the best chairs for little people.
Best Kids Chairs
1. KEET Roundy Rocking Chair
The KEET Roundy Rocking Chair comes in five different colors, including pink, green, brown, lavender and navy blue. This cute chair is just like a grownup armchair, but with wooden rocking legs. The chair is constructed on a durable wooden frame and upholstered with high-density foam. It is perfect for toddlers and younger children.
2. Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Chair
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Chair is so bright and cheerful that you can’t help but smile when you see it. Children will adore this cute kids chair – it even has a cup holder in the arm, just like mummy and daddy’s garden chairs. All surface materials are easy to wipe and keep clean. Kids can open and close the chair really easily, and it also comes with a carry bag in matching fabric.
3. Delta Children’s’ Upholstered Disney Frozen Chair
Little girls will adore the Disney Frozen chair from the Delta children’s range of furniture. The chair has a hardwood frame so it is extra sturdy and it is upholstered in fabric featuring colorful Anna and Elsa graphics. It really is a chair fit for a little princess.
4. Kinfine Kids Arm Leatherette Chair
The Kinfine Kids armchair is made from stylish dark brown leatherette, so it will fit perfectly into any adult room. The vinyl upholstery is very tough and more than capable of withstanding rough play. The chair has four wooden legs, which will need to be screwed in after delivery.
5. Urban Shop Zebra Faux Fur Saucer Chair
The Urban Shop Saucer Chair comes in a funky faux fur polyester fabric, so it is bound to appeal to kids. The chair folds up in seconds, so it takes up very little room when not in use. It can even be stored under a bed if necessary. The frame is made from sturdy metal. This is a really comfortable chair, so try one out for size!
6. Indoor Hanging Chair for Kids
The Harkla indoor hanging chair for kids is amazingly comfortable and calming, which makes it the perfect chair for children on the autism spectrum. Use the hanging chair as a sensory swing or therapy chair. It comes with ceiling hooks, a carabiner and a pump. It also comes with a lifetime money-back guarantee. Once your child discovers how comfortable this chair is, they will want to stay in it for hours.
7. Cosco Products Kids 4-Pack Pinch Free Folding Chair
The Costco Products 4-pack folding kids chairs are ideal for craft sessions, meal times and garden fun. The chairs have a strong steel frame with a powder-coated finish, so they look smart, are highly durable, and very easy to clean. Thanks to pinch-free hinges, they are also safe for kids to use.
8. Redmon for Kids Folding Camping Chair
The Redmon for Kids folding camping chair is perfect for camping trips. Instead of losing your camping chair each time the kids want to take a rest, let them have their very own chair instead. The Redmon folding chair comes in three different colors: red, hot pink and blue. The steel frame is durable and the PVC coated fabric is nice and easy to clean. It even comes with its own carry bag for ease of use.
9. Flash Furniture Plastic Stackable School Chair
The stackable plastic school chair from Flash Furniture is ideal for bedrooms, playrooms or the garden. Made from tough molded plastic, this kid-friendly chair is available in three different primary colors: lime green, cherry red and blue. It is designed to encourage good posture and with a 176-pound load capacity, it is suitable for older kids too.
10. IKEA Mammut Kids Chair
IKEA is famous for its quirky designs and this cute green Mammut kids chair is no exception. Once assembled, the Mammut chairs look great and kids find them extremely comfortable. The plastic construction is tough and durable. It is also very easy to clean, which is an important consideration when you have kids. The wide legs of the Mammut chair mean it is nice and stable, so if your toddler loves to climb all over the furniture, this chair won’t fall over.
11. Little Tikes Bright ‘n Bold Table & Chairs
The Little Tikes Bright ‘n Bold table and chairs is durable, brightly colored, and great fun for a child’s bedroom. The set is easy to clean – all you need to do is wipe it down with a damp cloth. This Little Tikes table and chair set is ideal for younger children. It is really sturdy, so it won’t topple over if a child decides to climb all over it. Toddlers can use it for meal times and older kids can sit down to do their coloring or craft activities.
We think we have covered all the best kids chairs, but if your children have a favorite chair for homework and playtime, let us know which one it is in the comments section.
