Every mealtime seat sold in Australia should be able to answer one question: what testing stands behind this? Here's the plain-English version of what those cryptic standard numbers mean, and the habits that matter more than any certificate.
The standards, decoded
EN 16120:2012+A2:2017 is the European standard written specifically for chair-mounted seats, meaning seats that attach to an adult chair, which is exactly what the Hannie is. It covers structural strength, the attachment system, restraint requirements and stability.
AS/NZS 8124.3 is the Australian/New Zealand standard covering migration of certain elements. In plain terms, it limits harmful substances in materials children put their mouths on.
CPN No. 11 and US FDA 21 CFR add US consumer-product and food-contact-material requirements, relevant because trays are, let's be honest, licked constantly.
The Hannie Portable High Chair is tested to all four. No seat, however, is safe by certificate alone. The way it's used matters just as much.
The five habits that do the heavy lifting
1. Harness on, every time. The 3-point harness isn't for long meals only. Most high chair incidents involve unrestrained children standing or twisting. Ninety-second snack? Harness on.
2. The right chair underneath. A chair-mounted seat is only as stable as the chair it's on: sturdy, four legs, firm flat seat at least 38 × 35 cm, backrest at least 30 cm. Never a stool, swivel chair, folding chair or soft padded seat. Our interactive fit guide checks this in a minute.
3. Position it properly. Attach it exactly as the manual shows, check both straps are tight before every use, and keep the adult chair clear of walls or benches your child could push off. Little legs are stronger than they look.
4. Stay close. An adult within arm's reach, always, for every child in any mealtime seat, everywhere. This is the one rule with no exceptions and no product substitute.
5. Respect the limits. Baby Chair mode to 15 kg; Toddler Seat mode to 25 kg. Never use the seat freestanding on the floor, on a table, or in wet environments.
Out and about
Café high chairs are a lottery: often missing harnesses, occasionally broken. Bringing your own seat means the safety setup at a restaurant is identical to the one at home: same harness, same fit rules, same familiar seat. That consistency is worth as much as the convenience.