stephym
22-03-2012, 03:10 PM
Hello! I have an issue about seating arrangements at meal times and wanted to find out what everybody else does.
Each weekday evening I have an 8 year old, and my own 1 year old eating together at 5pm. We are soon to be joined by a 5 year old and 3 year old and I know my current dining table won't suffice as it has a very thick edge to it (10cm solid wood with no small lip) which means that unless a child has a very long torso, they can't reach the top of the table properly for eating. We are just coping at the moment because the 8 year old can sit on a normal dining chair with 2 cushions but I know this won't work for the younger children.
I've been looking at new dining tables, foldaway versions etc but am overwhelmed. What does everybody else do for this age range (8, 5, 3 and 1). I need a table that I can pull my baby's highchair up to that younger children can also sit at, does such a thing exist? What does everybody else do with children who are in the higher age EYFS bracket or above to ensure they can all reach the table safely and comfortably?
Thanks!
Each weekday evening I have an 8 year old, and my own 1 year old eating together at 5pm. We are soon to be joined by a 5 year old and 3 year old and I know my current dining table won't suffice as it has a very thick edge to it (10cm solid wood with no small lip) which means that unless a child has a very long torso, they can't reach the top of the table properly for eating. We are just coping at the moment because the 8 year old can sit on a normal dining chair with 2 cushions but I know this won't work for the younger children.
I've been looking at new dining tables, foldaway versions etc but am overwhelmed. What does everybody else do for this age range (8, 5, 3 and 1). I need a table that I can pull my baby's highchair up to that younger children can also sit at, does such a thing exist? What does everybody else do with children who are in the higher age EYFS bracket or above to ensure they can all reach the table safely and comfortably?
Thanks!