The 10 Best High Chair Mats
This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in June of 2018. Among the many chores parents of young children have to endure, is the cleanup of all the food that ends up on the floor during mealtimes. Fortunately, there is some help available. These kid-friendly high chair splat mats can keep crumbs out of the carpet and prevent milk or juice from damaging your flooring. Most either wipe clean easily after use or can go in the washing machine. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Paw Legend Washable
2. O’ranch Anti Slip
3. Nuby Protector
Editor's Notes
June 11, 2020:
When you’ve got one or more little ones, you’re surely looking for products that can make your life easier and save you some time. These high chair mats fit the bill, since they’re often easier to clean up than removing spills or stains from your hard floor or your carpet, and many come in fun designs your little one is sure to enjoy. In this update, we added in the Paw Legend Washable, which features a large 53-inch-square size and four grippy dots to keep it from sliding or bunching up underneath your high chair. Speaking of fun designs, you can choose from among prints with friendly jungle animals, colorful dinosaurs, or interlocking diamonds. If you’re not into bright or busy patterns, there’s also a neutral solid gray available. For an all-inclusive set that keeps both the floor and your baby clean, look to the O’ranch Anti Slip, which comes with a 51-square inch mat as well as a waterproof, long-sleeved smock. When mealtime is done, just wipe both down and get on with your day. Both components come packaged in a nice gift box, so it makes for a nice shower or new baby present.
If you don’t want to detract from your kitchen decor, look to the newly added clear vinyl Nuby Protector, which features a round shape that measures 50 inches in diameter, and it folds up neatly for compact storage. Not only is it a budget-friendly choice, but it also comes with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. For another round-shaped choice, but not a clear one, look to the newly added Prince Lionheart Catchall, which is made of durable laminated cotton along with a non-skid bottom layer. Since it’s so easy to remove spills from, this one makes for a convenient choice in a kitchen as well as a craft room where little ones are busy at work with their paints or other art supplies. We also added in the Neat Solutions Floor Toppers, which is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to spend as little time on cleanup as possible. This disposable choice can just be thrown away with the food it has collected. Even if you have a reusable model for your home, this choice would come in handy for trips to grandma’s or a playgroup. It comes in a pack of two, and you can choose between fun Mickey Mouse and Sesame Street designs.
Special Honors
Samantha Grace Splat Mat Great for a high chair area, a play area, or even a changing area, this 40-inch round splat mat is made of laminated fabric that’s both durable and easy to clean up. It’s available in plenty of fun prints, including whales, elephants, monkeys, giraffes, and more. You can also choose to have it personalized with embroidery. samanthagracedesigns.com
4. Neat Solutions Floor Toppers
5. Prince Lionheart Catchall
6. Wo Baby Reusable
7. Zicac Large
8. Sugarbooger Jumbo
9. KidKusion Zoo
10. GraceCollection Flexi
Karen Bennett lives in Chicago with her family, and when she’s not writing, she can usually be found practicing yoga or cheering on her kids at soccer games. She holds a master’s degree in journalism and a bachelor’s in English, and her writing has been published in various local newspapers, as well as “The Cheat Sheet,” “Illinois Legal Times,” and “USA Today.” She has also written search engine news page headlines and worked as a product manager for a digital marketing company. Her expertise is in literature, nonfiction, textbooks, home products, kids' games and toys, hardware, teaching accessories, and art materials.