This baby is reclined, eating solids in this position is not
recommended.
Both these babies are supported, yet have good head control, are
not slumped to one side and food can move easily from mouth, to
throat to stomach. They may or may not be able to sit unsupported
but as we can see that's really irrelevant, they are maintaining a
safe eating position.
we have no idea whether this baby can sit unsupported or not,
because she's supported by the seat behind and the tray in front.
It really doesn't matter as she has a clear passage from mouth to
gut. She would be sat in this chair exactly the same way whether
she could sit by herself or not.
Gill Rapley says:
"Sit the baby up to the table with everyone else. He can be
either in a high chair or on an adult's lap supported, if
necessary, so that he can use his hands and arms freely. Make sure
he is sitting upright to handle food, not lying back or
slumped."
