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A wooden toddler high chair built from 2x2s with a solid seat and backrest. A few 10° angle cuts give the legs their splay and stability.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back leg feet One end 10° off square, shortest point. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back leg mids One end 10° off square, shortest point. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 10 1/16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back legs Both ends 10° off square, parallel to each other. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21 5/16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front support/apron | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Back supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 19" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back base | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 9" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Backrest | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Legs, aprons, supports. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 15" (Pine) Seat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 15" (Pine) Backrest. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole and wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Child-safe finish A child eats at this chair — use a food-safe or non-toxic finish. | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Safety strap / harness Not woodworking, but required — a high chair needs a restraint. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole and wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Cut all the 10° pieces per the cut list, minding which ends are angled and whether the measurement is to the short point or parallel. Build the two side assemblies with 2-1/2" countersunk screws (or pocket screws) and glue, and make them mirror images. If the sides don't match, the finished chair rocks.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole and wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Connect the two side assemblies with the front apron/support pieces, same fasteners and glue. Check the frame is square and sits flat before moving on.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12 board, 15", Pocket-hole and wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2"
Set the 1x12 seat on the frame and fasten it — switch to 2" screws here so nothing pokes up through the seat surface. Screw the side aprons to the seat as well to lock it down.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, 1x6 board, 15", Pocket-hole and wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2"
Assemble the back from the two back supports and the back base with 2-1/2" fasteners, adjusting for square. Attach it to the seat assembly, then screw the backrest to the back supports.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Child-safe finish, Safety strap / harness
Set the backrest height to the actual child — sitting them in it is the honest way to get it right — level it and screw it home. Sand every edge round, finish with a food-safe product, and fit a safety strap. The wood holds the child up; the strap keeps them in.