The Bumbo Baby Sitter (baby chair) - Page 2

[StrawberryFields]

I don't think it's developmentally appropriate. Nothing to do with attachment or lack of attachment.

[northwoods1995]

We don't have one. I admit I was a little turned off by them when I first saw them. But I hear a lot of moms rave about them. I thought they looked like they would be hard and uncomfortable for the baby but lots of babies like them I hear. Like pp have said--I think it's one of those things that just should be used in moderation.

[MsGrizzle]

be hard and uncomfortable for the baby but lots of babies like them I hear

It is actually made of a sort of soft, rubbery material that molds to the body. Seems like it would be comfy!

[JamesMama]

I had one for my DS, he didn't care for it, but I plan on getting one for my friends DS because I think he'd really like it. She won't use it a lot, but I can see when it would be useful. Sometimes ya gotta clean house of fold laundry and her DS is getting too big for the swing. LOL

Oh, and I can see it being super useful in a resturant! When they outgrow the carseat but can't sit in a high chair.

I should add that my friends DS is nearly 6 months old so it's more developmentally appropriate for him, he's already trying to sit up but is unsteady yet.

[lasciate]

My daughter would have let me know in no short order that it was 'developmentally inappropriate' - but she refused to sit in my lap until she had figured out how to sit on her own at 6 months. You should have seen the fit she threw if you tried to sit her down! Only standing was acceptable.

[lasciate]

OT: How old does a baby have to be before they are old enough to sit in a highchair? We started using one at restaurants from 6 months on, with jackets piled behind her to fill the empty space in the chair.

[sehbub]

I wish it was in the budget for us. DD has had amazing head and neck control for months, and starts yelling at us if she's NOT sitting up. It's her favorite position, and any time she's even remotely reclining, she fights tooth and nail to pull herself in to a sitting position. I think a few minutes a day might make her happy, kwim?

Unfortunately we have no money, nor do I know anyone who doesn't use theirs anymore. Oh well. She'll probably be sitting by herself soon enough, or we'll just keep propping her up on the couch, although she yells if we go out of eyesight.

[ArtistMama]

Originally Posted by StrawberryFields

I don't think it's developmentally appropriate. Nothing to do with attachment or lack of attachment.

Doesn't this depend on the baby? If you have a 3 month old who is sitting on their own...how is a little moulded butt chair inappropriate developmentally? Other than they don't need it?

[alegna]

Originally Posted by ArtistMama

Doesn't this depend on the baby? If you have a 3 month old who is sitting on their own...how is a little moulded butt chair inappropriate developmentally? Other than they don't need it?

Just that. Then they don't need it.

-Angela

[basmom]

Nothing new to add. I just wanted to say "YEAH!" to the points already made about PTs using the Bumbo for babies with hypotonia..the seats are a much cheaper seating option than very pricey Tumbleforms for some kiddos. My 5 month old DS is just starting to like his... we love to have picnics on our living room floor with him. He watches us eat now, but I can't wait to use it as a highchair. I'm glad to hear that a Ped and a chiropractor have given it the green light. Follow your gut and your child's lead...and go for it!

[ArtistMama]

I don't think the Bumbo harmed my child.

[basmom]

Originally Posted by ArtistMama

I don't think the Bumbo harmed my child.

I think your're right! Ben loves to sit up and it is really hard to fold clothes while he is grabbing at them and trying to eat them. I can distract him with a clean sock or t-shirt,but it's hard to balance him in my lap and fold. When he's in the seat, he smiles and "sings" (and eats an occasional sock!). So, hooray for the Bumbo!

[Getz]

I love our bumbo! I used it for feeding when we started solids and he wasn't quite big enough for the high chair. I used it in moderation and don't think that makes me a bad mom. His development and attachment to me are both extremely healthy!

[Chronic Chrissy]

We have a bar table(very high) and I've been trying to figure out the highchair issue before we get there, otherwise I was worried we would have to buy a new table(I love my bar table). But I think I've found my solution.

Would it be possible to attach one to a chair, I'm worried about the height and that the chairs are so slim. Maybe screwing it down and covering the screws with a thin rubber pad?

[ArtistMama]

Chrissy- Bumbos can tip if baby arches back and pops out, and are not meant to be put up on a raised surface. They cannot be attached to a chair. There are booster seats for that, though.

This chair was really only a source of amusement for dd, and didn't serve any useful purpose for her. She thought it was funny and interesting for a little bit, but she never sat in it any length of time.

If I needed to fold laundry or something, I sat her with some toys on the floor with a boppy behind her in case she tipped over.

If you get one as a gift, or find it cheap somewhere it's good for a laugh. Or if you need it for PT or something. But otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it.

[DandeCobb]

I also do not beleive it is developmentally inappropriate, it IS used by Physical therapists and before it became 'mainstream' i.e., sold in target, it was exclusivly used by PT and sold or given to families whose children needed help with physical dev. my son loves it, we also use it in restaurants, he is waay to small for highchairs. i think its like any other 'baby holder' <swing, bouncy seat, playpen, high chair, exersaucer, ect> and should not be baby's home!

[SugarAndSun]

I used one for a bit. DS2 is very chunky and can't really fit in it anymore. He loves to sit up though and Ioften put him in it b/c otherwise I always had him in my lap and ds1 could never sit with me.

I have two very young boys and find myself putting ds2 down much more than I ever did with ds1. Perhaps others should consider before they judge. Also, why isn't it developmentally appropriate, but sitting in a lap is? Also, ds1 really liked ds2 in it b/c it felt more like we were all playing together as apposed to me sitting with ds2 while ds1 played.

My ds practically lives in a mei tai and would not want to be reclining all the time when he is out of it... though he does like rolling on the floor now.

I bought mine used and found that it wasn't really worth it for us since we didn't use it very long, but if you have a smaller babe it would be worth it.

[nonconformnmom]

I think they are one of the most ridiculous baby products I've ever seen. I call it a "Dumbo seat".

[Joannarachel]

Originally Posted by nonconformnmom

I think they are one of the most ridiculous baby products I've ever seen. I call it a "Dumbo seat".

And that comment was necessary or helpful HOW?! :

Alegna, just because a baby doesn't NEED it doesn't make it developmentally inappropriate. Babies don't need toys and books either, but they're nice to have around. My son has loved holding a rattle shapped like a blue dog from about 6 months old. He didn't NEED that blue dog. Is it developmentally inappropriate?

[kezoo]

Well, we loved our Bumbo! Claire *hated* being not being able to see what we were doing while we were eating dinner (before she could sit up on her own, and was too floppy for the high-chair) - before we had the Bumbo, the only way you could eat your dinner was to have one of use hold her (and let dinner get cold) while the other scarfed down dinner so the other could eat! Once we got the Bumbo, she happily sat there, and everyone got a hot meal. She loved it so much, we took it round to everyone's house with us. Even now, at 15 months, she toddles over to it, sqeezes herself in and sits there proudly. I agree w/ pp, that your baby will *definitely* let you know if s/he doesn't like it!