Is the Bumbo Seat good ?

Nikki - posted on 02/16/2010

I have a 2 month old who absolutely loves her Bumbo. We got the tray for it and put toys up on in and she pushes them around. I think as soon as they can hold their head up well they will be fine.

Liz - posted on 02/16/2010

my daughter used it when she was 4 months old she loved it. we put a pillow behind the chair to support her neck better though. now we use it to give her a bath but it doesnt work well with that because it floats!

Amanda - posted on 02/16/2010

It is awesome... we started using it at barely 3 months and she loved it.

Melissa - posted on 02/16/2010

i loved it! great for the bath also. when my daughter started crawling she did figure out how to get out of it so always keep an eye on your little one. but they are a good thing to have

Alexandra - posted on 02/16/2010

My son will be 3 months at the end of the week, and we started using the Bumbo last week because he's been holding his head up since three weeks. He's still a little wobbly, but does really well and loves the seat. I think the age range is dependent on neck strength. If your baby is 4 months old and still having trouble holding his neck up it's not a good idea, but they can use the seat younger if they can hold their head up on their own.

Tabby - posted on 02/16/2010

my daughter loves hers. shes 4 months old and we have been putting her in it since she was 3 weeks old and could hold her head up. it has def helped out with her posture and her neck strength.

Tiffany - posted on 02/16/2010

My 9 week old twins have very good head control already so I bought them the bumbo chairs this past weekend.... boy do they love it! I put them in it to look at toys or I put them in different areas around the house to get different views. I Highly recommend it.

Cailyn - posted on 02/16/2010

i bought one for my second son when he was a baby to help him sit up, but i didn't like it because he couldn't reach anything on the floor. i think with my third one on the way i will get the tray attachment that goes with it, so that it's more useful. but it did help him sit up better.

Jillian - posted on 02/16/2010

My son loved his Bumbo seat when he was that age. It is fine to use it as long as your son has control of his neck/head. If he doesn't, he may be uncomfortable for one, and it also would not be very good for his neck. My son was sitting on his own by 5 1/2 months but we still used the bumbo seat when he was playing, etc. Hope this helps.

Laura - posted on 02/16/2010

Absolutely the best baby shower present we got!!!!! Our son does well in it. It's his seat at the table, we feed him in it. :)

Rosalind - posted on 02/16/2010

I think its a total waste of money . my son would always spit up in it,because it makes them use there stomache muscles to keep upright also he learned to get out of it in a very sort period of time always banging his head. The only upside is that it keeps them off the back off their heads helping to prevent "flat spots"

Ashley - posted on 02/16/2010

I had one for my son and they are awesome! It really teaches them how to sit upright and allows them to strengthen there stomach muscles, however using it until they are 14 moths old is immposible. He got so strong he could wiggle himslf out at about 6 to 7 months. Totally worth the investment! Hope this helps you...its also works great as a highchair if you go to a restraunt, to cut their hair, or when you visitiing and they have no highchairs. It bets having to carry the big one everywhere.

Elisabeth - posted on 02/16/2010

the bumbo was a great thing for us! our daughter is 6 mo and can sit up on her own, but it still is super easy to bring with us anywhere we go! it's great to use for us to feed her, or just put the tray on it and give her some toys to stick to it and she'll play in that thing for hours!!!



i definitely think it's worth the money!

Nicole - posted on 02/16/2010

my baby was 3months and he loves his seat it helps them get the feeling how to sit up on their own. i would def get one for your baby.

Monika - posted on 02/16/2010

My daughter really enjoyed her Bumbo. Actually, she's almost two and still plays in it.

Lauren - posted on 02/16/2010

my daughter doesnt particulary care for hers for very long she is happy to be sitting up but she has figured out she can push her self out of it but it works great for my grandmother who keeps her for feeding

Brittany - posted on 02/16/2010

I used one for awhile but my son out grew it kind of fast. but the short time i was able to use it he did well in it.

Mae - posted on 02/16/2010

I have twin boys and we had bumbo chairs for them. I had wanted one with my 2 year old but at the time, there was the big bumbo recall so she never got one, and it didn't make a difference, I don't think she would have liked it much anyway.



One of my twins didn't care for it too much as he is very active.



My other twin has cancer and for the longest time he has had physical development issues due to a tumor pressing against his spine. So the bumbo was a great thing for him. After he had surgery to remove part of the tumor, his back was really weak (lost part of his back bone on one side) so sitting up has been a real struggle for him. (He's now 9 months old and is just learning to do this poor guy). But the bumbo has allowed him some "freedom" in the fact that he can sit up without getting too tired or falling over.



Keegan's case is an extreme case...but the bumbo was wonderful for him. I wish I had the attachment tray though!!



I think it all just depends on the type of child you have. Some kids will do better with it than others! One of mine didn't like it (my oldest probably wouldn't have), and my other loves it LOL.

Kandace - posted on 02/16/2010

My daughter had recieved one for a baby shower gift, and at first she hated it and then once she got comfortable in it she loved it! I think it all depends on your kids comfort. And now since shes too big for it, she uses it on the floor to prop herself up. I would look around for a deal though since they are kinda expensive! I hope this helps!

Miranda - posted on 02/16/2010

I have a 4 month old that I use it with she does not mind it likes being able to look around. But I was told by a pysical thereapist that they are not good for them. They dont help them to be able to sit up on their own and may promote poor posture because they sit more rounded instead of straight up. Short periods of time isn't going to hurt them.

Vanessa - posted on 02/16/2010

It is great! The baby sits up great and loves the world with her/his new view. You will know when the baby is too big when he/she can lean forward and flip it...that is when you know it is time to give it up. :)

Kristi - posted on 02/16/2010

My daughter is 3 months and we just got her one a few weeks ago and she loves it! She will sit in it and play for about a hour at a time !

Tara - posted on 02/16/2010

i was told by my babys dr that if they dont hae enough back support(like if they cant sit by you with a little help) then it could ruin their backs by making their back bent....not sure how to explain it, ihave 3 kids(18months, and 2- 6month olds) and i never used it and they are all sitting by them selfs.....but thats just my 2 cents

Kayla - posted on 02/16/2010

omg...i had one for my son, he loved it, it allowed him to sit up and look around instead of laying on the floor lookng at the celing...I recommend you to get one...you'll see how much your baby will love it and be able to look around at more tings than just the floor or celing...there also a good seat to sit them in to feed them, and there easy to clean if they get dirty.

Nerissa - posted on 02/16/2010

not sure if anyone else has suggested this (too many replies to read) - we have a bebe pod boost. It is just like a bumbo, but has an inbuilt harness to strap your baby in and also has a strap to secure it to a chair so it becomes a boost chair so there is no need for a high chair. It comes with a tray, placemat and toy. My son loves his (he is 5 months) and my 4 year old even loves to get in it. I noticed a few people commented on the legs getting stuck with the bumbo, the bebe doesn't have this problem as my son is a large baby (9lb2oz birth weight) and there is plenty of room for chubby legs (even room for my 4yo legs).

Jess - posted on 02/16/2010

I have one and have had it for a while and my 7month old daughter loves it!! HSe started sitting up unaided by about 4 1/2 months. They are also good when you start solids as you can get the table tray for them and they are fantastic. I quite often put her in it with a few toys on the tray while I'm hanging the washing out or getting dinner ready

Michelle - posted on 02/16/2010

My baby was using it at 2 months, as soon as he could hold his head up on his own. He loved it!!! He spent a lot of time hanging out in it. Made getting housework done a lot easier! I used it instead of a highchair for awhile because he was to small in his highchair. Took it with us when ever we went out to eat. He stopped using it at 7 months thou. He can still fit in it but he likes to move around to much. Doesn't like being confined for to long and as soon as I put him in it he is trying to get out. But it was worth every penny for the 5 months he did use it.

Cameron - posted on 02/15/2010

The bumbo is great! My son started using his at 4 and a half months and loved it at first. He's 8 months now and would rather move. But the bumbo is great for beginning sitters - builds good posture!

Kelly - posted on 02/15/2010

my son has been in it since he was 4 mths old, i highly recommend them has they help them sit and also give them a little independance. my little boy loves it

Randall - posted on 02/15/2010

I used to work at Toys-r-us and the Bumbo seats were recalled a lot and people returned them quite frequently. Just keep and eye out for those type of things with that seat.

Alisha - posted on 02/15/2010

Hello. I got he bumbo seat for my 3rd child. ITS AWESOME!!!!!!! i wish i had it for my first 2. .they are 3.5 yrs and 2 yrs. it is awesome and my son is now 3 almost 4 months and he loves it. ia hve been using it since he was about 2 months. slowly work them into it if u find them fussy at first. . a few mins here and a few there and before u know it he will just love it.

Jenna - posted on 02/15/2010

i used the bumbo with my son when he was 4 months old he loved it. the only downfall i found to it was that my sons legs were getting to cubby for the openings.

Kari - posted on 02/15/2010

i got my 4 month old a bumbo and he loves it he is wanting to sit by himself now it is a great investment

Amanda - posted on 02/15/2010

i got one for my girl, was good for a bit until she learnt to crawl with it still attched to her bum! Very amuzing, but clearly not good for a 10 month old who is mobile and will get out of anything

Sarah - posted on 02/15/2010

My son loved his seat starting around three months and it was a great way to build the strength in his neck muscles. :)

Cammie - posted on 02/15/2010

i used it up to 6 months then when she would grab for something on the floor she face planted out of it. so after that we stoped using it

Lauren - posted on 02/15/2010

We loved our bumbo and used it like crazy.. until his legs were to chubby to get in and out anymore. Just be sure not to leave baby unattended in it.

Samantha - posted on 02/15/2010

My little boy loved his Bumbo till he couldnt sit in it anymore. It was worth the money and he loved sitting up and it helped him do that Dylan was around 3 months when we bought it and he is now 10 months and loves to move around to much to sit still in a sit like that.

Erin - posted on 02/15/2010

I've been using one for my daughter since she was 3 months old. She does well in it, but in the beginning she only liked it for 10 minutes at a time max. I think her neck eventually got tired because some babies (including mine) are still building their strengh at 3 months. Now she is 4 months old though, and holding her head up really well and she loves it! We think its a great seat. I went and got her the play tray last week and so far its been a nice addition to it.

Good luck!

Sally - posted on 02/15/2010

One of the few times I use mine is when I have to go to the bathroom! hahaha. I bring the bumbo in and set her in it, and do my business where I can keep an eye on her. It's easier than wheeling the highchair or something in there, and in our bedroom, it's the only thing that's reasonable to have her in.

I think it helps with learning to sit up too.

Heather - posted on 02/15/2010

I reccomend the bumbo to anyone, I use it for feeding now, Gavin was born 7 weeks early, and is still to small for his highchair. The Bumbo teaches babies how to sit and was the best investment for my child.

Lindsey - posted on 02/15/2010

The bumbo seat is awesome! I bought one for my daughter when she was just 3 months old and she sat in it right away. It really does help them sit up on there own. She was sitting up on her own at 5 months. It is also so easy to travel with so we would take it to resturants and let her sit in that so that instead of just sitting in her car seat or sitting in a dirty high chair. Hope this helps.

Shalaina - posted on 02/15/2010

He liked it since he wanted to sit up so much but couldn't! It also helped him get better at it. I give it a thumbs up.

Tamara - posted on 02/15/2010

We used our bumbo with my daughter when she was about 4-5 months old and it was the easiest thing ever. She loved it being able to sit up and she prefered that over a high chair to eat in. It is so worth the money and then some

Mandy - posted on 02/15/2010

I think it is totally worth the money my daughter got one when she was about 3 months and loved it. It has really helped strengthen her muscles. I would definatly recommend it

Nicola - posted on 02/15/2010

hey the seats are reli gd i had 1 for my son n it was gd cos it supportd him so he cld play sittin up and dere very safe tho my son seemd to sprout v quickly n grew out of it at 11 months bt i recomend it to every1

Lauren - posted on 02/15/2010

My daughter is 5 months old and loves her Bumbo.

Belinda - posted on 02/15/2010

I loved it! My youngest had it and she would sit there for hours until she learned how to get out and then she didn't want to be in it. She loved to be able to sit up like everyone else in something else besides her swing and bouncy seat (which laid her back)

Sonya - posted on 02/15/2010

My son is 4 months old and I bought him a bumbo about 2 weeks ago. He loves it!! I also bought the tray attachment for the front of it and some little toys that have a suction cap on the bottom on them so that he can play while he is sitting in it. Highly recommend the bumbo!!

Jesska - posted on 02/15/2010

my little boy loved his and i started using it when he was around 4 months