Delta Crave High Chair Review + Video

A beautiful, easy-clean, and highly adjustable wooden high chair that can serve your family for decades.

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  By: Tali Ditye, Ph.D., Co-founder

  Updated: June 15, 2026

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The Delta Children Crave is a modern convertible high chair designed to grow with your child from about six months old through adulthood.

That sounds like a lofty promise, but the Crave has the adjustability, sturdy beechwood construction, and impressive 310-pound weight limit to make it realistic.

To find out whether the Crave deserves a spot on our list of the best high chairs, we tested its assembly, build quality, stability, adjustability, folding, storage, tray, harness, cleaning, infant fit, toddler fit, child fit, and adult seating configuration.

Our Delta Children Crave High Chair Review

Nobody wants to read this entire article just to get to the point. You've got more important things to do!

Here are our findings right up front. Spoiler alert, we were very impressed by the Delta Children Crave High Chair and think it offers one of the best combinations of style, quality, adjustability, and value in its price range.

Here is a summary of what we loved, and a couple of things that could be improved.

✔️ Beautiful modern styling.
✔️ Excellent overall quality.
✔️ Reasonable price.
✔️ FSC-certified beechwood.
✔️ Extremely easy assembly.
✔️ Assembly takes about 5 minutes.
✔️ Only four screws required.
✔️ No second person needed.
✔️ Parts fit together perfectly.
✔️ Eight seat height positions.
✔️ Seven footrest positions.
✔️ Tool-free adjustments.
✔️ Removable feeding tray.
✔️ Easy one-hand tray.
✔️ Removable tray liner.
✔️ Tray liner dishwasher-safe.
✔️ Five-point harness.
✔️ Convenient magnetic buckle.
✔️ Adjustable harness straps.
✔️ Easy-clean rubberized straps.
✔️ Removable seat positioner.
✔️ Babies over 6 months.
✔️ Toddlers and big kids.
✔️ Adults up to 310 pounds.
✔️ Folds to a slim profile.
✔️ Rear tray-storage hook.
✔️ Wide and highly stable base.
✔️ Anti-slip rubber feet.
✔️ Baby Safety Alliance Verified.
❌ No padded seat cushion.
❌ Did not reliably stand while folded.

That is an exceptionally strong list!

The Crave's biggest strength is its adjustability and long-term versatility.

Delta Children calls it a 4-in-1 chair, but the removable tray, harness, and seat positioner, combined with independently adjustable seat and footrest heights, create several useful intermediate configurations.

That flexibility is refreshing in an era of exaggerated 10-in-1 and 15-in-1 baby gear claims.

Build quality was also excellent. The smooth beechwood frame felt sturdy, the stainless-steel hardware worked perfectly, and every component fit without forcing or realignment.

Assembly took only about five minutes.

Overall, we give the Delta Children Crave High Chair a 4.8 out of 5, making it one of the most impressive convertible wooden high chairs we have tested at this price.

Delta Children Crave High Chair

Feel like an expert on the Delta Children Crave already? You should! But if you are still uncertain, continue reading to see exactly how we reached these conclusions.

Unboxing & Assembly

To be completely transparent, Delta Children provided us with a Crave High Chair sample for hands-on testing.

The chair arrives in a relatively compact cardboard box with a large image of the assembled chair printed on the exterior.

Opening the box reveals a surprisingly manageable number of parts:

• Preassembled folding beechwood frame.
• Seat bottom.
• Curved seat back.
• Adjustable footrest.
• Removable seat positioner and crotch restraint.
• Five-point harness.
• Removable feeding tray.
• Removable silicone tray liner.
• Four screws.
• User manual.

Assembly was extremely easy.

Only four screws secure the seat back to the frame; the seat bottom, footrest, positioner, harness, tray, and liner simply pop or slide into place.

The entire process took about five minutes, required no second person, and involved no difficult alignment.

The quality was immediately apparent. All wooden components were smooth and accurately shaped, and the seat, footrest, and hardware fit without excessive force.

Unlike the Mamazing GrowPod High Chair, where swollen wooden parts made assembly difficult, everything on the Crave fit exactly as intended.

Once assembled, the chair looked excellent.

The natural beechwood, smooth curved backrest, understated hardware, and neutral tray give it a clean Scandinavian-inspired appearance.

It looks more like a piece of dining-room furniture than conventional plastic baby equipment, which should help it blend into a wide range of home styles.

Features

The Delta Children Crave includes an impressive collection of features for a wooden high chair in this price range.

Here are the primary features:

• Four officially advertised seating modes.
• Infant high-chair mode.
• Toddler dining-chair mode.
• Child or youth-chair mode.
• Adult-chair mode.
• Eight adjustable seat heights.
• Seven adjustable footrest heights.
• Tool-free seat and footrest adjustments.
• Removable infant seat positioner.
• Removable crotch restraint.
• Removable feeding tray.
• Removable silicone tray liner.
• Dishwasher-safe tray liner.
• Five-point safety harness.
• Magnetic harness buckle.
• Adjustable harness straps.
• Rubberized easy-clean harness straps.
• Slim folding design.
• Rear tray-storage hook.
• Anti-slip rubber feet.
• Wide and stable footprint.
• FSC-certified beechwood construction.
• 310-pound maximum adult-chair capacity.
• Baby Safety Alliance Verification.

These features work together without adding unnecessary complexity.

The seat and footrest adjust independently, while the tray, harness, and seat positioner can be removed gradually as your child grows.

That is more practical than convertible chairs requiring separate parts, complicated rebuilding, or stored conversion kits.

Specifications & Design

The Crave uses a folding A-frame design constructed primarily from smooth FSC-certified beechwood.

Its curved wooden side rails contain a series of slots that support the repositionable seat and footrest.

The design allows the child's seated height and foot support to change independently, helping the chair accommodate a very wide range of body sizes.

Delta Children markets the Crave as a 4-in-1 chair, but its configurations are more flexible than those four categories suggest.

We found the infant setup practical beyond the advertised 12-month transition point, potentially lasting until about age two depending on the child.

The tray can then be removed while retaining the harness and positioner for table use. Later, the seat can be lowered and the remaining supports removed as the child matures.

This gradual progression is one of the Crave's greatest advantages.

Our Review Video

Looking for a quick demonstration of the Delta Crave high chair features? We got you!

Tray & Tray Liner

The first feature that caught our attention was the removable silicone tray liner.

The dishwasher-safe liner covers nearly the entire feeding surface and lifts off easily for cleaning.

It fits tightly enough that a baby or toddler should have difficulty lifting or flipping it, and it stayed secure when we tugged from several angles.

The generously sized tray has room for plates, bowls, cups, finger foods, and toys, plus a raised edge to contain crumbs and small spills.

The tray was also easy to remove and reinstall with one hand.

To remove the tray, squeeze the handle underneath and pull upward.

To reinstall it, place the rear hooks on the frame and rotate the tray downward until it clicks. We found it easiest to keep squeezing the latch while lowering it.

The mechanism felt smooth, sturdy, and intuitive, making one-handed removal easy during meals and cleanup.

The tray has a fixed position rather than multiple depth settings. It fit our testers well, though very small infants may have more space between their body and the tray.

Seat & Footrest Adjustability

The second major feature we noticed was the large number of adjustment slots built into the wooden frame.

The Crave offers eight seat heights and seven footrest positions, rivaling several more expensive wooden chairs.

Both components use secure, tool-free locking mechanisms.

Release the lock, pull the component from its slots, reposition it, and press it back until securely engaged. The mechanism was easy for an adult to operate but firm enough to resist accidental movement.

Always confirm that both sides are fully seated after adjustment.

The high footrest positions support an infant's feet, then move progressively downward as the child's legs grow. This helps maintain a stable, comfortable posture instead of leaving the legs dangling.

Combined with the adjustable seat height, this broad range is what makes the Crave genuinely useful from infancy through adulthood.

Harness & Buckle

The third feature that immediately stood out was the five-point harness.

It stands out in two ways.

First, magnetic connectors guide the buckle pieces into place, making it much easier to secure a twisting or impatient baby. The buckle released easily for an adult but did not seem overly accessible to our infant tester.

Second, the smooth rubberized straps wipe clean far more easily than woven straps that absorb milk, oatmeal, sauces, and other foods.

All five straps adjust in length and can eventually be removed along with the seat positioner.

As with any high chair, use the properly adjusted harness every time an infant or young toddler is seated; the tray is not a substitute for the restraint system.

Folding & Storage

Most adjustable wooden high chairs remain fully assembled at all times.

The Crave is different: its frame folds to a relatively slim profile for storage.

This is a major advantage for small homes, grandparents' houses, or anyone who does not want a high chair permanently occupying the dining room.

Folding requires pressing one metal release button on each side.

The stainless-steel hardware felt substantial and worked smoothly. Releasing both sides allows the rear legs to pivot forward and significantly reduce the chair's depth.

The tray must be removed first, but a hook on the back stores it vertically against the folded frame.

This keeps everything together while preserving a narrow storage profile.

Delta Children describes the folded chair as self-standing, but ours tipped easily, especially on carpet.

It was somewhat more stable on hard flooring, though we would still lean it securely against a wall or place it inside a closet.

This is minor, but worth noting because self-standing storage is advertised.

Infant High Chair Mode

In its infant configuration, the Crave includes the seat positioner, crotch restraint, five-point harness, elevated footrest, and feeding tray.

The tray sits about level with a standard 30-inch dining table, allowing the chair to fit naturally beside the family.

Delta Children lists infant mode for approximately 6-12 months and up to 35 pounds, but we found this setup practical from about six months through two years, depending on the child.

The Crave should only be used once a baby can sit upright appropriately. It has no recline, newborn insert, or additional support for younger infants.

We tested the infant configuration with a 10-month-old baby eating finger foods.

He appeared comfortable and secure, with good back support, stable foot placement, and plenty of tray space.

The upright backrest supported a good feeding position, and the wide frame remained stable as he shifted and reached.

The roomy seat should accommodate larger babies into toddlerhood, though very small six-month-olds may have extra lateral space. Adjust the harness carefully and confirm that the baby remains centered.

Toddler Chair Mode

For toddler use, the feeding tray can be removed so the chair pulls directly up to the dining table.

We tested this configuration with a two-year-old girl, who could sit comfortably at the family table while the elevated seat and adjustable footrest supported a good position.

We found this toddler setup most appropriate for about two to three years old.

The harness and seat positioner can remain installed during the transition to table dining, then be removed as the child becomes more independent.

The open design also made crumbs around the seat and footrest easy to clean.

Child & Youth Chair Mode

For older children, the tray, harness, crotch restraint, and seat positioner can all be removed.

The result looks and functions like a streamlined wooden dining chair.

We tested this mode with a six-year-old boy. Lowering the seat and repositioning the footrest provided comfortable access to the tabletop.

This is especially useful for children who have outgrown a high chair or booster but are still too small for adult dining chairs, where their legs may dangle and the table may sit too high.

Delta Children rates this mode for approximately ages 3-12 and up to 150 pounds. The natural wood styling also prevents it from looking like baby gear during these later years.

Adult Chair Mode

The Crave's most unusual claim is that it can convert into a chair for teenagers and adults weighing up to 310 pounds.

We tested that claim by moving the seat into a lower position, removing the child-restraint components, and configuring the footrest as a lower support or removing it from the primary leg-support position.

The chair accommodated an adult without meaningful flexing, shifting, creaking, or instability.

It is not as large or cushioned as a conventional dining chair, but it works well as an occasional dining, desk, or guest chair.

That gives the Crave unusual long-term usefulness. Its ultimate lifespan will depend on how the finish, hardware, locks, and folding joints withstand years of use, but our sample felt very sturdy.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The Crave was very easy to clean.

There is no fabric upholstery, the smooth wooden seat and back wipe clean, and the tray has few food-catching crevices.

The silicone liner is dishwasher-safe, and the rubberized harness straps clean much more easily than woven straps.

For daily cleaning, we recommend:

• Removing and rinsing the silicone tray liner after meals.
• Placing the tray liner in the dishwasher when needed.
• Wiping the underlying tray with a soft damp cloth.
• Wiping the seat, backrest, positioner, and footrest.
• Cleaning both sides of the harness straps.
• Checking the magnetic buckle for trapped crumbs.
• Inspecting the seat and footrest adjustment slots.
• Drying all wooden surfaces after cleaning.

Do not saturate the wood or leave it wet. Avoid soaking, abrasive scrubbers, and harsh chemicals, and occasionally check the adjustment slots, folding joints, and tray hooks for crumbs.

The main tradeoff is comfort: the hard wooden seat is easy to clean but may become uncomfortable during longer meals or activities.

We would like to see an optional thin, washable cushion designed for the harness. Avoid loose pillows or cushions that could interfere with fit or restraint positioning.

Safety & Stability

The Crave felt highly stable during testing.

Its wide A-frame footprint resisted tipping, the rubber feet limited sliding, and the thick beechwood rails and adjustment locks felt secure.

The chair also includes several important restraint and safety features:

• Five-point harness for infants and young toddlers.
• Integrated crotch restraint.
• Magnetic buckle with positive mechanical engagement.
• Wide anti-tip footprint.
• Anti-slip rubber feet.
• Secure seat and footrest locks.
• Durable stainless-steel folding hardware.
• Baby Safety Alliance Verification.

Delta Children states that the chair meets or exceeds applicable safety requirements and is Baby Safety Alliance Verified.

Parents should still follow several basic high-chair safety practices:

• Use the chair only after the child can sit upright appropriately.
• Use the complete harness every time an infant or young toddler is seated.
• Adjust the straps snugly around the child.
• Never treat the tray as a substitute for the harness.
• Confirm that the seat and footrest are fully locked after adjustment.
• Confirm that the tray clicks securely into place.
• Keep the chair on a flat and stable surface.
• Do not allow children to climb onto or hang from the chair.
• Never leave a baby or toddler unattended.
• Follow all age, weight, and configuration guidance in the user manual.

The chair remained firmly planted when our testers shifted, pushed against the footrest, and reached toward the tray's edge.

The tradeoff is a larger rear footprint, but that width contributes to its excellent stability.

Comparison to Competitors

The Delta Children Crave competes with adjustable wooden high chairs such as the Mockingbird High Chair, Stokke Tripp Trapp, Abiie Beyond Junior, Bugaboo Giraffe, Momcozy GrowPod, and several lower-cost Scandinavian-style chairs.

Compared with the Mockingbird, the Crave offers similar easy-clean surfaces, rubberized straps, a removable tray liner, and long-term conversion. Its folding frame and lower price are advantages, while Mockingbird has a longer ownership record and more accessories.

The Crave is much less expensive than the Stokke Tripp Trapp, includes the tray and harness, folds for storage, and adds a magnetic buckle. The Tripp Trapp counters with decades of durability evidence, broad accessory support, and stronger resale value.

The Abiie Beyond Junior has a longer owner history, but the Crave folds slimmer and uses a more modern harness. The Bugaboo Giraffe offers a similar premium wooden look and broad age range at a much higher price.

The Crave was also easier for us to assemble than the Momcozy GrowPod, with no swollen or overly tight wooden parts.

The IKEA Antilop remains far cheaper, but the Crave adds a built-in adjustable footrest, refined styling, folding storage, adult conversion, and much greater longevity.

Overall, the Crave sits nicely between basic budget chairs and premium wooden models costing several hundred dollars.

User, Blog, & Reddit Sentiment

The Delta Children Crave is still relatively new, so long-term owner feedback remains limited.

Early retailer sentiment is strongly positive, with owners frequently praising:

• Fast and simple assembly.
• Attractive natural-wood styling.
• Easy-to-clean surfaces.
• Sturdy construction.
• The removable tray liner.
• The magnetic harness buckle.
• The broad seat and footrest adjustability.
• The ability to fold the chair for storage.
• The long useful lifespan.
• The value relative to premium wooden high chairs.

Negative feedback is limited, with the main concerns involving the roomy infant seat and possible staining of the light-colored straps.

We saw no meaningful staining, and the rubberized straps were much easier to wipe than fabric ones, though long-term exposure to deeply pigmented foods may differ.

Reddit discussion of the exact model remains sparse, likely because the Crave is still new rather than because of negative sentiment.

Broader Reddit discussions about high chairs consistently emphasize several priorities:

• Easy cleaning.
• No fabric upholstery.
• Minimal food-catching crevices.
• An adjustable footrest.
• A removable or dishwasher-safe tray.
• Good upright feeding posture.
• A stable frame.
• Long-term usefulness.
• A reasonable price.

The Crave aligns closely with those priorities through its removable liner, rubberized harness, smooth surfaces, adjustable footrest, stable base, and child-to-adult conversion.

The unanswered question is long-term durability. There is not yet enough evidence to know how the hinges, finish, buckle, locks, and tray will perform after years of use.

Our sample felt exceptionally solid, and we will update this review if durability concerns emerge.

Things we Loved

We loved the overall quality. The FSC-certified beechwood frame felt smooth, substantial, and precisely manufactured, and every component fit together perfectly.

We loved the easy assembly. Only four screws were needed, and the complete process took approximately five minutes without requiring a second person.

We loved the styling. The natural wood, curved frame, neutral tray, and understated hardware look more like modern dining furniture than typical baby equipment.

We loved the versatility. The Crave transitions from an infant high chair into toddler, child, youth, teenager, and adult seating.

We loved the realistic mode labeling. Delta Children calls it a 4-in-1, but the independently removable tray, harness, positioner, seat, and footrest create several additional useful configurations.

We loved the seat adjustment. Eight height positions make it possible to accommodate an unusually broad range of users and table heights.

We loved the adjustable footrest. Seven positions allow the foot support to move downward gradually as a child's legs grow.

We loved the tool-free adjustment system. The seat and footrest were easy to reposition without disassembling the chair.

We loved the tray liner. The silicone liner fits securely, is difficult for a child to remove, and can be placed in the dishwasher.

We loved the tray mechanism. The tray could be removed and reattached smoothly with one hand.

We loved the magnetic harness. The magnetic connectors made fastening a wiggly baby significantly easier.

We loved the rubberized straps. They wiped clean much more easily than conventional woven harness straps.

We loved the folding design. Few adjustable wooden high chairs fold this slimly for closet or nook storage.

We loved the rear tray hook. It keeps the tray attached to the folded chair rather than creating another large part that needs a separate storage location.

We loved the stability. The broad frame, sturdy wood, and rubber feet kept the chair firmly planted during use.

We loved the adult capacity. The ability to support up to 310 pounds gives the chair genuine long-term usefulness.

Most importantly, we loved the value. The Crave offers features and build quality that compare favorably with several substantially more expensive wooden high chairs.

Things we Disliked

There is no padded seat cover. The wood is easy to clean but may become uncomfortable during longer meals. An optional washable cushion would be helpful.

Our chair did not reliably stand while folded. It tipped easily on carpet and was only somewhat more stable on hard flooring, so we would lean it against a wall or store it in a closet.

It cannot accommodate young infants. With no recline or newborn insert, it should only be used once a baby can sit upright appropriately at about six months.

Fortunately, these drawbacks are minor and did not meaningfully detract from the Crave's excellent performance, quality, or versatility.

Conclusions

The Delta Children Crave impressed us with its style, quality, versatility, easy cleaning, and reasonable price.

Assembly was among the easiest we have experienced: four screws, smoothly fitting components, and about five minutes from box to completion.

The FSC-certified beechwood was smooth and accurately shaped, while the stainless-steel hardware felt sturdy and refined.

Eight seat heights and seven footrest positions accommodate users from infants to adults weighing up to 310 pounds.

We also loved the silicone tray liner, one-handed tray, magnetic buckle, rubberized straps, anti-slip feet, stable base, folding frame, and rear tray-storage hook.

Our only meaningful complaints were the lack of a cushion and unreliable self-standing storage, especially on carpet. Both are minor compared with everything the Crave does well.

Overall, we highly recommend the Delta Children Crave High Chair!

It combines the attractive appearance and long-term adjustability of a premium wooden high chair with easier assembly, convenient folding, excellent cleaning features, and a much more accessible price.

For families seeking one chair that can transition from first finger foods to family dinners and potentially remain useful into adulthood, the Crave is an outstanding option.

That rare combination of quality, versatility, convenience, and value earns it an excellent 4.8 out of 5 stars.

References Cited

Delta Children Official Website

Delta Children Crave 4-in-1 Convertible High Chair Product Page

Target Delta Children Crave Product and Owner Review Page

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Database

Reddit: Overrated and Underrated High Chairs

Reddit: What Made You Choose Your High Chair?

Reddit: High Chair Search and Considerations