There are actually high chairs can be both! Light-weight portable high chairs can function as both. Some examples from the list include: Stokke Clikk High Chair INFANS High Chair HAN-MM Folding High Chair If you prefer to have a less portable, sturdier high chair at home, purchasing a travel high chair will be helpful when eating out of home with your baby. Having your child properly set up and secured at the table with you while eating is essential for their safety and will allow them to be fully engaged at family meal time even when you are on the go!