an easily attachable , washable food , utensil and debris catcher device is easily fitted to all types of commercially available high chairs using a wide variety of attachment structures and operates to hold any small items or food spilled in the area of the child &# 39 ; s seat and legs which would otherwise pass through to the floor . the catcher is designed to be attached to and detached from the high chair quickly and easily , yet can be attached for long periods of time especially where it is employed to catch dry objects such as toys or dry food such as whole peas or cereal . the catcher can be made from a wide range of material and can employ a wide range of attachment systems , including snap members , hook and loop members , hook and eyelet members , and latch members to name a few . construction of the catcher is illustrated as well as variations in the construction which may enable the shape of the deployed catcher to be altered as well as one and two ply versions .