What age do toddlers get their own seats?

Can you rent highchairs? Honestly my kids started sitting in their own chairs at events at just over a year old, especially to eat. I'd be pretty annoyed to have to combat my two year old in my lap while trying to eat at a wedding.


Also keep in mind that the venue max is usually due to fire codes and lap children will still count toward that.

I would designate a seat for everyone aged 1 year and up. My kid was a little older when she started sitting in her own seat, but I know plenty who have started at age 1. Parents often don't want to hold their children in their laps while they eat. I would probably reach out to the families in question and see what they prefer. If you're not able to provide high chairs, let them know. We have a travel booster seat we use for events where we know high chairs won't be available

Yep I would contact the people with kids that age and ask for a preference. If your venue doesn't have high chairs, most parents have a portable booster seat for eating at tables. Yes, the babies and kids still count toward the room capacity.

I would have a place and a highchair for all babies and toddlers who can sit up It’s not appropriate to expect parents to hold their child on their lap for four or five hours, no matter how many people occasionally want to take them. If the place doesn’t have enough high chairs or boosters they can be rented.

Generally, toddlers around 2 years old and older would benefit from having their own seat at a reception. However, family dynamics and preferences vary. Reach out directly to guests with toddlers, around the 20-24 month mark, asking if they'd prefer a chair for their child or plan to have them on their laps. This ensures you cater to individual needs while managing seating logistics and costs effectively.