As soon as babies are able to hold their heads upright, they begin to want to see the world from positions other than flat on their backs. Propping them up on couches or chairs may be dangerous, and sitting upright on a parent’s lap means that a parent’s hands are not free to attend other tasks while holding a wiggling baby. A Bumbo seat offers parents a place to put their babies safely, in the upright position they prefer to be in, while they attend other tasks nearby.
What is a Bumbo?
A Bumbo Baby Seat is uniquely designed baby seat, which uses the baby’s own posture to help assist in sitting upright. The seat of the Bumbo slopes back, encouraging the baby into an upright position, while the back and sides hold the baby steady. Leg holes help to keep the baby secure, ensuring baby can’t tumble out.
The Bumbo is designed of a low-density foam material, with a soft, easily washable outer cover. It is extremely light weight and soft, easy to carry from one place to another, while being comfortable for the baby.
The Bumbo is available in a wide variety of colors to choose from, matching any child's bedroom decor.
When Can the Bumbo be Used?
The Bumbo can be used by babies from the time they can hold their heads up on their own, until they can climb, unassisted from the seat. The Bumbo makes an excellent baby feeding seat, as it holds the baby in the perfect position for accepting and swallowing food, and is easily wiped up afterward.
Babies with acid reflux, who need to be held in an upright position after eating, may benefit from the Bumbo, as it gives parents a chance to attend to other tasks, or children, while the baby is held correctly.
How Does the Bumbo Aid in Development?
The Bumbo seat allows babies to start to develop their trunk muscles, as well as their hand eye coordination, by placing them in the correct position to begin to manipulate toys and small objects. A play tray can be purchased and attached to the Bumbo to further this play, development and independence that the babies can gain from being able to reach and play unassisted.
Potential Concerns for Baby Seats
Baby seats should never be placed on an elevated surface, to help prevent falls, and while they are wonderful tools to allow parents a break from holding, the baby should never be left alone in the seat. Babies that are beginning to reach and become mobile may find that they can flip themselves out of the Bumbo by reaching for a dropped toy. It may also be possible for a baby to get hung up by the legs in the seat, if reaching for a toy, and lacking the strength to pull back up safely into a seated position.
When used properly, the Bumbo Baby Seat is a wonderful tool for parents and babies alike. Parents will enjoy watching their babies learn to explore the world around them from an upright position, while having a place to quickly and easily place the baby to free their hands. Babies will enjoy the freedom and sense of independence that the Bumbo seat provides them as they begin to explore and play.
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