I use a portable highchair. one that can attach to a chair or sit on the floor. it takes up less room. I have a 1 year old who has decided he wants to sit at the kiddie table with the rest of the kids. I sit right beside him and so far so good. I do not have an adult size table, no room for it. My family and I all sit at the kids table to have our dinner at night.

I would say the best time to take the child out of the high chair depends on the child. My oldest it was about 18 months. My youngest 1 year. You have to watch the child, is he able to sit still can, can he reach the table with out the high chair. can he fit in a booster seat. They take up less room then a high chair. What are and the parents comfortable with?