Get The Bump digital magazine >

tools: Pregnancy Calendar | Baby Namer | Gender Chart | How Big is Baby?

community

all boards


birth clubs


nest boards


my blog

my photos

my boards


200+ Easy Weeknight Meals!

Green living: Eco-friendly tips & tricks!

< Previous topic | Next topic >

All Boards > Nurseries and Baby Gear

Sort:
12-03-2012 at 1:03 PM
Toni79
Not Ranked
Joined on 01-28-2009
1,163 Posts
7,037 Points
Toni79 is not online. Last active: 05-17-2013, 2:06 AMBronze

Bumbos and Other "Seats"???

Are they worth it???  If so, which is your favorite?

DD is 4 months old and I'm wondering if this is something I could use?  She really enjoys sitting up (although she cant do it by herself).  However she's got an exersauser that I'm about to set up for her. 

I'm not sure if its woth getting a seat for her?  If I understand correctly, you can only use it on the floor.  You can't use it on a chair (or other elevated surface), and you can't use it in the tub.

 
Me 32. DH 38.
TTC # 1 Since January 2009
Reproductive Endocrinologist diagnosed us "Unexplained Infertility".

After 3 years . . . 3 IUIs . . . and 3 IVFs . . . our miracle arrived on August 6, 2012.

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-03-2012 at 2:46 PM
penguingrr...
Top 150 Contributor
Joined on 11-19-2006
In NYC for now, but always a Jersey girl at heart!
20,213 Posts
37,457 Points
penguingrrl is not online. Last active: 05-17-2013, 10:01 PMPlatinum
I never had one and was never really interested in getting one. It seems like there's a very short window in which they fit in them and will stay in them so it seems like a silly thing to buy. I've also heard that it's not great for muscular development, but not positive on that.
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-03-2012 at 4:21 PM
ellewoodsS...
Not Ranked
Joined on 03-22-2011
2,584 Posts
24,929 Points
ellewoodsSC is not online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 11:54 AMSilver
We never got one because it didn't seem like a practical use of money.  They do have to be placed on the floor and used with supervision.  There were several recalls after reports of skull fractures from improper use and children falling off elevated surfaces (seems like common sense fail rather than product failure).  They can't be used in the bathtub or chairs because they do not have mechanisms to secure them.  
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-03-2012 at 7:02 PM
M&MHaveMyH...
Not Ranked
Joined on 07-20-2012
4,327 Posts
78,128 Points
M&MHaveMyHeart is not online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 6:23 AMSilver

We have the Mama's & Papa's one. 

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12440250

To us, it was worth it. We used it primarily for feeding when he was a little bit too small for the high chair. Also, it was convenient for quick snacks. 
1.19.03.. the beginning of our love story.♥ Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-03-2012 at 9:02 PM
mbgreenwal...
Not Ranked
Joined on 10-13-2007
Minnesota
10,538 Posts
19,313 Points
mbgreenwalt is not online. Last active: 05-17-2013, 11:38 PMGold
We were gifted a Bumbo and I found it to be pointless.  You have to be right next to them when they are in it.  I can sit on the floor and hold my child on my lap or practice sitting them on the floor.  If I'm going to sit my child in something, I want to be able to go wash dishes or cook dinner.  I much preferred the exersaucer.

Follow Me on Pinterest
my read shelf:
Molly's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Anniversary 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-04-2012 at 10:53 AM
temporalro...
Not Ranked
Joined on 10-31-2011
2,118 Posts
23,862 Points
temporalrobe is not online. Last active: 05-15-2013, 2:05 PMSilver

the bumbo was helpful for maybe a month. not worth the $$ for such limited use imo, but great if you can get a handme down. 

 
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-05-2012 at 12:43 PM
blueandgra...
Not Ranked
Joined on 08-13-2012
2,015 Posts
37,176 Points
blueandgray is not online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 3:44 AMSilver

Didn't like the Bumbo, she always leaned over to the side to get out.

When we wanted her to practice sitting to strengthen her muscles, I put the Boppy pillow on the floor, propped up with another small pillow under it.  So it kinda circled around her.  It was only a month or so later that she was sitting up on her own, so I'd say just hold off and use the exersaucer when LO can sit up
BFP #1 10/12/10, Emma born 7/27/11 at 40W6D BFP #2 8/11/12, Reagan born 4/13/13 at 39W2D  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
Hot Topics

New dad or dad-to-be? Chat with other dads here!
Visit the Dads & Dads-to-be board

Need baby shower inspiration? Get ideas here!
Visit the Baby Showers board

Chat with other crafty moms here!
Visit the Crafty Moms board

search boards

choose another board