Are High Chair Trays Dishwasher Safe?

baby with a messy high chair tray

Cleaning a high chair tray can quickly become a daily chore when you have a messy baby throwing food everywhere except in their mouth! High chair trays attract bits of food, spilt liquid and other stains very easily, so you have to always wipe it down after every meal.

However, to make things a little easier some high chair trays can be placed in the dishwasher. Obviously it wouldn’t make sense to do this after every meal as that would be a bit over the top, but for an occasional deep clean, it can be a sensible solution. So are high chair trays safe to use in the dishwasher? Let’s look at this in more detail, as it can vary by manufacturer.

How can you clean a high chair tray?

If you want to clean the high chair tray by hand, just wipe down underneath and on top of the tray after every use. For a deeper clean, which you might want to do once a week or so, it’s probably best to remove the tray and let it soak in some warm and soapy water. This will help shift any stubborn food stains. If your kitchen sink is big enough that’s ideal, but if not, you can place it in the bath tub. After soaking the tray for a while, you should be able to scrub off any food stains fairly easily. Rinse afterwards and let the tray air dry before you reattach it to the high chair.

If you want to use your dishwasher to clean the high chair tray, check the manufacturer guidelines first. If everything looks ok, see if there is any further information about what temperature setting you should use as you don’t want the tray to warp or lose its shape.

Is it better to use a dishwasher or do it by hand?

If you can put the high chair tray in the dishwasher from time to time, it is worth doing as it will give it a deep clean and sanitize everything. Just make sure you check the instructions carefully though as some high chair trays might not be compatible with a dishwasher. If you want to it by hand, make sure you occasionally use some washing up liquid and warm water to give it a deeper clean, and rinse everything afterwards.

How often should you clean your high chair tray?

You should clean the baby high chair after every meal. This might be as simple as a quick wipe down and sweeping up any crumbs and bits of food. However, for a more thorough clean, you should aim to do this at least once a week using a dishwasher or putting the tray in to soak and scrubbing off any stains.

How do you know if a high chair tray can go in a dishwasher?

If you have a plastic high chair tray, you should find it can go in the dishwasher, but you should check the manufacturer guidelines carefully. Here is a look at some specific high chair manufacturers and their advice on cleaning the tray.

Are Graco high chair trays dishwasher safe?

For the following high chairs, as listed on the Graco website, the high chair trays are all marked as dishwasher safe. Furthermore, Graco assert that most of their high chair trays are one-hand removable, making things a little easier for parents if they wish to do a more a thorough clean.

  • Graco Floor2Table
  • Graco DuoDiner DLX 6 in 1
  • Graco Blossom 6 in 1
  • Graco TableFit
  • Graco EveryStep 7 in 1
  • Graco SimpleSwitch
  • Graco Table2Table
  • Graco Slim Snacker
  • Graco Made2Grow
  • Graco Slim Spaces

Can a Stokke high chair go in the dishwasher?

The Stokke high chair tray is also dishwasher safe for the main models; Stokke Clikk, Stokke Tripp Trapp and Stokke Steps. However, you may need to purchase this separately when you purchase the high chair. Furthermore, the Stokke Table Top, which is an accessory you can get for older kids when they’re ready to eat at the table, is not dishwasher safe.

Can you place a Lalo high chair tray in the dishwasher?

The Lalo high chair comes with a removable tray which is dishwasher safe.

Is it safe to put a Cosco high chair tray in the dishwasher?

The Cosco Simple Fold Deluxe high chair comes with a dishwasher safe tray, but the manufacturer asserts that it should be placed in the top rack only. However, Cosco don’t state whether the tray that comes with the standard Simple Fold model can be placed in the dishwasher.

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FAQs

How do you clean a high chair cover?

For most removable high chair covers, you can usually put them in the washing machine on a delicate setting. However, make sure you check the guidelines carefully as it often depends on the material. If the covers are non-removable you may need to do more spot cleaning and hose it down outside or in the shower.

How can you clean the high chair straps?

You can generally clean high chair straps with some detergent in the washing machine or by hand. For stubborn stains, you can use vinegar and baking soda. Click here for more info.