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12-03-2012 at 2:04 PM
lroebs
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Bumbo Seat

Hello ladies,

In your opinion is a bumbo seat a must have? It seems every mom that I have spoken to has mentioned this but I live in a 2 bed/2 bath condo in the city and between our booster seat, bouncer and swing it just seems like a lot of chairs. 

Thanks for your help! 

 
12-03-2012 at 2:16 PM
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You can accomplish the same effect with your boppy.  Not a must have in my book.

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12-03-2012 at 2:36 PM
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I received one as a shower gift and he used it maybe three times (briefly, at that). He's sitting up independently now so there's no need for it. I'd say it's not a must-have. 

Also, they were recalled for being unsafe (or maybe not recalled, but the company provided safety straps to add in), but I think that's because dumb people were setting them up on tables and other furniture. Still, I wouldn't consider it a must-have by any stretch. 


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12-03-2012 at 3:57 PM
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Everyone also told me to get one and I thought it was kind of a waste.  DS sat in it a handful of times and just did not seem comfortable in it.  If you get one, I'd buy one used and clean it or, better yet, try to borrow it from one of the moms who has told you about it. 

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12-03-2012 at 3:58 PM
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I was just wondering this, I didn't get one for the shower I had this past weekend and I think I'm just going to skip it.


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12-03-2012 at 4:22 PM
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It is not a must have by any means.  I would not purchase one brand new.  I see them all the time on CL or yard sales for more than 1/2 of the cost of a new one.

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12-03-2012 at 6:53 PM
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Not a must have but also doesn't take up much space.  The other things you mention will all get more use. 

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12-03-2012 at 6:56 PM
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We used ours a good bit with DD, but it's definitely not a must-have.

 Like someone else said, don't buy a new one. I see them at consignment stores all the time for a fraction of what they cost new.


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12-04-2012 at 5:06 AM
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I got a hand me down.  It was really nice for the month where he was big enough to sit up and hadn't realize he could pelvic thrust himself out of it.  But I was glad I didn't pay for it because it was really only useful for a few weeks.

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12-04-2012 at 3:17 PM
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Just lurking over here....

Recieved one as a shower gift - used it with DS ONCE to get photos.  He was a strong infant and would arch out - and it seemed really dangerous to me.  I have a freind however who had a little not very active baby and she used it.

I would say not necessary! 

 


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12-04-2012 at 3:32 PM
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We had a bebe pod instead of a Bumbo. I liked that the bebe pod had straps to secure it to a chair. We attached it to one of our dining room chairs and used it as a high chair for my DD until she no longer fit in it. (switched to a booster seat with a tray after that). It seemed to help her remain upright while eating better than the hand me down high chair we had. It was not a necessity, but for us it was nice to have.

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12-04-2012 at 6:39 PM
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DD loved the Bumbo, so I was very glad for it. Not a musthave for some, but indispensable to us. I agree to find one on CL.
12-07-2012 at 1:38 PM
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Thank you ladies! I will just plan on borrowing one from a friend down the road if we feel we need it.

 

 
12-09-2012 at 10:05 AM
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Not a must have, especially if you already have a booster seat (assuming you mean for around the house not the car...). Some people use the Bumbo for feeding and in place of a booster. 

And yes there has been a recall so if you get one off Craigslist or borrow from a friend just make sure you order the safety belt. Or don't be stupid and put baby in one on the counter or table or leave baby unattended... you know common sense... 


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