Bumbo

Islandgirl1129 · March 2014

Anyone have one? Use one already? LO loves to be held sitting up and has great neck control, but I've read both opinions that go both ways.

Would love to hear thoughts...

bubblesmtu · March 2014

My LO likes it for about 10 min at a time - it should help build head/neck control so I like it.

margaerytyrell · March 2014

I haven't actually researched it yet but I read that it puts unnecessary pressure on baby's spine and could lead to problems.

iranwithscissors · March 2014

It's still kind of early to be using it. I have one that both my older boys started using around 4 or 5 months. They loved it then and so did I. It makes life a little easier when you can put them in the seat and they can watch you make dinner or whatever.

leahraewku · March 2014

We use it for short periods of time.

Violetta81 · March 2014

These chairs were actually developed for physical challenged kids. They dont help with sitting up and building the muscles only propping... Which Los need the muscle work out in my opinion so i will not be using one.

Btw have u seen the teen mom episode where she was washing dishes and had her bumpo hanging off the counter. I about died.

imrachellea · March 2014

My SIL used one with my nephew when he was 7 months old as a travel high chair. With the attachable tray, we sat it on our counter to feed him when they visited last summer. He was never ever in it without someone right there and it was far back on the counter. So I think for that purpose, at that age, it's great, especially since it wipes off really easily for messy baby eaters. For babies this young, I dunno. I won't use it with my LO yet because she doesn't sit with a straight spine, though she has excellent head & neck control.

snorticusprime · March 2014

@cashingn2 I've seen you mention high muscle tone a few times. How do you know if your LO has it?

OP I don't have a Bumbo. I've read it isn't good for their spines when they are this young so I'm not using one.

SusanC111 · March 2014

I haven't used mine yet for this baby, he's not strong enough. This question floated around my old BMB so I asked Liam's physical therapist. They had bumbos in the therapy room. She said it was fine in moderation.

KFED103 · March 2014

LO is 3.5 months and we will wait a few more weeks to try it. A few minutes at a time.

Btw, I think 99.9% of us wouldn't be caught dead doing anything seen in a teen mom episode so thanks for that

leahraewku · March 2014

KFED103 said:

Btw, I think 99.9% of us wouldn't be caught dead doing anything seen in a teen mom episode so thanks for that

Dude, I just watched this weeks episode of Teen Mom 2 (yes, I watch teen mom and use the word "dude" in casual conversation). Jenelle had the best quote evaaaaaaar.

"I like it when we go to court because it makes me feel more classier. It makes me look better, you know, for the judge. Instead of wearing flip flops or something."

Who doesn't feel like the epitome of class and poise when going to court for felony heroin charges?

RanFan28 · March 2014

There is a lot of push back from OT/PT field regarding the Bumbo because of the pressure it puts on the spine and the motions that baby can make are not natural motions in the sitting position. But, if your using it for 5,10, 15 minutes at a time, I don't think there's a problem. Just don't stick baby in it and leave them for a long time. However, it's still pretty early for most of our LOs to be in them at all. They need to have extremely strong head neck control before they are in it.

KFED103 · March 2014

leahraewku said:

KFED103 said:

Btw, I think 99.9% of us wouldn't be caught dead doing anything seen in a teen mom episode so thanks for that
Dude, I just watched this weeks episode of Teen Mom 2 (yes, I watch teen mom and use the word "dude" in casual conversation). Jenelle had the best quote evaaaaaaar.

"I like it when we go to court because it makes me feel more classier. It makes me look better, you know, for the judge. Instead of wearing flip flops or something."

Who doesn't feel like the epitome of class and poise when going to court for felony heroin charges?

That IS amazing!

cantsitwithus · March 2014

Jenelle is super klassy.

ETA: Don't look up Teen Mom gifs on Tumblr. Totally not safe for work.

Islandgirl1129 · March 2014

Thanks everyone! Sounds like it might be good to try for a few minutes at a time. I would definitely only use it in the floor and with the strap.

Ps I can't watch teen mom it gives me uncontrollable urges to file a CPS report

playball13 · March 2014

I watched part of an episode of Teen Mom 2 with DS1 in the room the other day. He is almost 6 years old. I told him that I never want to be on this show as a grandma. He looked at me like I was on crack so I said it again and then told him he has to be 30 to have babies. He shrugged his shoulders and then went to play legos.

ETA words

northport6 · March 2014

leahraewku said:

Btw, I think 99.9% of us wouldn't be caught dead doing anything seen in a teen mom episode so thanks for that
Dude, I just watched this weeks episode of Teen Mom 2 (yes, I watch teen mom and use the word "dude" in casual conversation). Jenelle had the best quote evaaaaaaar. "I like it when we go to court because it makes me feel more classier. It makes me look better, you know, for the judge. Instead of wearing flip flops or something." Who doesn't feel like the epitome of class and poise when going to court for felony heroin charges?

Spoiler alert to the rest of the board: @leahraewku and I are the same person, it turns out.

sugarjack · March 2014

Our bumbo sits on the floor in the bathroom. I only use it when I need to set him down because I gotta go.

MissyC979 · March 2014

I don't like the Bumbo. We had one for DS and I got rid of it. He was able to flip it over on its side pretty easily and it never seemed comfortable. It's also small for babies with chunky thighs. We bought this seat for Finn this week and I feel like it serves the same purpose as the Bumbo without the negative effects.

https://m.target.com/p/fisher-price-sit-me-up-floor-seat/-/A-14977542?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14977542&CPNG=Baby&kpid=14977542&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14977542&gclid=CLKa-8zo_rwCFW1nOgodaEoAYg

*Mrs*Rohrbaugh* · March 2014

We have one and have been using it for the few weeks. At first I helped support LO's head as needed. Now she's doing it on her own without our support.

sindorato · March 2014

We just tried it out for the first time the other night. We only use it for a few minutes at a time but he seems to enjoy it.

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