Bumbo Chair

Pros: Easily cleaned; safe first seat; usable until baby no longer wants to be in it
Cons: Makes baby sweaty in hot weather; some stronger babies could flip out of it

The funny name comes from the common English language word 'bum' meaning 'posterior' and, from there, they made it rhyme with Dumbo, hence the Ele on the front! It's for the posterior, see... It's a South African design actually and hadn't been around ...

Pros: Ergonomic design; environmentally friendly and child friendly.
Cons: No tray (sold separately); can be too snug for a chubbier than average baby!

I received the Bumbo for my baby shower, as it was an item we registered for. A few friends had recommended this seat because their children loved it. We received our blue Bumbo while I was still pregnant so it sat around our house for some time. ...

Pros: Lightweight, easy to clean, durable.
Cons: Only can be used for a few months. Some babies may not fit.

Last year we had twins. They were a little early, but healthy for the most part. Well, one of the twins had problems with head/neck control. Our physical therapist suggested we purchase a Bumbo seat to help with that problem. I had never heard of ...

Pros: Innovative, durable, easy to clean and practical.
Cons: Expensive, not very portable, hot and sticky for baby in warm weather.

When a friend told me about the Bumbo, I thought:"What a crazy name for a baby chair. Why would a company name a chair to rhyme with Dumbo?". Regardless, the Bumbo is a great baby seat, and does in fact have an elephant motif on the front... Here's ...

Pros: Functional, portable, practical
Cons: High price tag

I purchased our Bumbo seat when my baby turned three months old. She loved to sit up and look around, and as much as I would have loved to I just couldn't hold her all the time. I had been looking at getting one of these for a couple of months but the ...

Pros: baby can sit up unsupported, many uses, comfortable
Cons: price

look for updated info in the "my experiences" section Our son just turned 3 months and loves to try to sit up on his own if he's sitting on my (or anyone's) lap facing out. He'll grab my hands and pull himself up to sitting straight. Sometimes ...

Pros: Convenience of hands free! Son likes to sit in a chair by himself.
Cons: Expensive - almost $40

As any new parent can attest - the ability to sit up is a major deal. Babies are very floppy and this gets marginally better as the months go by. At about age 3 months and as their neck and back grow stronger many babies can sit with support. This is ...

Pros: Sturdy, easy to clean, helps prepare your child for sitting on their own
Cons: A little costly

The first time I saw one of these seats, I thought it looked totally strange and wondered, "Why all the hype?" My 2 1/2 month old daughter tried out a friend's Bumbo Seat and was so content. I have a baby that likes to be sitting up and looking ...

Pros: Allows young infants to sit upright and explore his/her surroundings
Cons: No carrying handle, bottom of seat does not provide enough friction on hardwood flooring.

I don't know how long this seat has been on the market, but when I saw it on Target's website two weeks ago and after reading all the positive reviews, I wanted to have it right away. My 4-month-old is at the stage where he does not like to stay in his ...

Pros: Safe, Small, Light Weight, Cute Colors, Portable, good age range!
Cons: PRICE! Do yourself a favor, do get one, but find one used!

While taking a shower I wondered where my baby would be? We have been doing our best to be an attachment parenting family. Baby sleeps with us, is often in a sling, breastfeeding. All this skin contact. But at some point I needed space! Being a military ...

Pros: Nice colours. Makes for a nice photo.
Cons: Too small.

I was part of an on-line Playgroup and when the babies started reaching 3 to 4 months of age, the Bumbo chair was discussed by a lot of moms. Everyone raved about it, and it seemed like the greatest thing. I have to disagree. I understand that it ...

Pros: appears sturdy, comfortable looking, easy to clean, baby enjoys sitting in it
Cons: none

We purchased the Bumbo seat on a friend's recommendation and couldn't be more pleased with the product. It is supportive for our 4 month old. It feels very sturdy. For comparison, we also purchased the BeBe Pod by Prince Lionheart, which looks ...

Pros: Easy clean up, light, easy to travel with, comfortable for baby.
Cons: Not good for very squirmy babies.

It seemed like the minute I started telling people I was pregnant with my second child, they started telling me that I needed to buy a Bumbo. What was a Bumbo and where was it when I had my first child? My questions were soon answered as I received a ...

Pros: Reduces GERD symptoms! Baby sits up! Easy to use, clean, transport. Wonderful! Inventive!
Cons: Color does not match picture, but is actually better!

I am a mother of three children (two boys 6 1/2 and 4, and a girl 3 months). It seems like I have tried every type baby product made over the past nearly 7 years. My baby girl has was diagnosed with severe GERD at two weeks old. She spits up all day and ...

Pros: baby can sit independently, soft, portable, easy to clean
Cons: can tip over when baby is bigger, a little expensive, big babies may outgrow quickly

When our daughter was about 3 months old, she figured out that she liked to be upright and looking around. However, she couldn't support herself, which meant that someone had to be holding her up all the time. Then we found the bumbo seat when she was ...