Bumbo Seat

lroebs · December 2012

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!

cowgirltu · December 2012

You can accomplish the same effect with your boppy. Not a must have in my book.

JuliaJAG · December 2012

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.

aeh72 · December 2012

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.

jobiann · December 2012

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.

LittleApple · December 2012

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.

ali26 · December 2012

Not a must have but also doesn't take up much space. The other things you mention will all get more use.

SunDrop11 · December 2012

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.

2Dash · December 2012

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!

Moneypenny424 · December 2012

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.

lroebs · December 2012

Thank you ladies! I will just plan on borrowing one from a friend down the road if we feel we need it.

sthomas1222 · December 2012

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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