BUMBO - Soo expensive any suggestions!

Juicy_Tube

My LO loved his and it was great in early stages of weaning.

However, not a necessity and am pleased I didn't pay full price for one. It was only used for a couple of months..

I got mine brand new at an NCT sale for £10.

HTh

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ziggy2004

we tried ds1 in one in john lewis he screamed till we lifted him out ds2 never had one and is sitting unaided now at 6 months I agree with th cushion theory

some toylibraries have them as well

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220115148238&rd=1&rd=1 and here is a used one on ebay

hth

Js_Other_Half

I use mine for sitting DS on the counter beside me in the kitchen, or sitting him on the patio when I'm hanging out washing - it is a bit more portable than the bouncy chair we have.
However, be warned, I should think an angry agitated baby is capable of arching themselves out of it - I never leave DS in it when I'm not in the room. (He has a temper! )

jo_b_2

They are one of those items that are handy to have but not an essential by any means.

Perhaps it would be worth mentioning that you would like one if any friends/relatives ask you about buying gifts for the baby? People are often stuck for ideas on things to buy and would rather buy you something useful.

The good thing about Bumbo seats is that they hold their value really well. You can easily pay £20+ for a second-hand one on Ebay but will be able to sell it on for a similar price once you have finished with it.

ailuro2

http://www.jpbutler.com/images/sadie-bumbo-6mos.jpg


Had to google image as I couldn't think what a bumbo was.Please don't use them like the picture above- leaning over on a worktop edge:eek:

Can the child sit in it under their own steam- it looks a bit difficult with that big bit in the middle in the way-if it is meant to hold them upright then they aren't reasy for it, omho.

http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/hcpfishtybstz or similar would probably last a bit longer- you can use it to boost their height at the family table when they are big enough, and is small enough to take to Granny's too.Or just use it at floor level.

Justie

ailuro2 wrote: »

http://www.jpbutler.com/images/sadie-bumbo-6mos.jpg


Had to google image as I couldn't think what a bumbo was.Please don't use them like the picture above- leaning over on a worktop edge:eek:

:eek: blimey that's an accident waiting to happen

babies shouldn't be put in anything that's then sat on a table or counter top

bylromarha

Freecycle.

My friend got hers by asking for it in the freecycle group of the next town along as it was far more middle class than the city we live in!

Free bumbo in excellent condition.

bylromarha

ailuro2 wrote: »

Can the child sit in it under their own steam- it looks a bit difficult with that big bit in the middle in the way-if it is meant to hold them upright then they aren't reasy for it, omho.

Basically you put child in it when they can support their head...then baby sits alone as the material it's made of moulds to the shape of the baby under baby's weight.

Been a lifesaver for both of mine as they loved sitting up and seeing around them, but didn't yet have the motor skills to do it alone. Cushions and any amount of propping resulted in them falling in about 30sec.

DD certainly hated her bouncy chair as soon as she could support her head-Bumbo came into its own at that point.

Have pics of both of mine sitting in front of the washing machine in their bumbo...would keep them amused for ages.:rotfl:

mishmash

Js_Other_Half wrote: »

I use mine for sitting DS on the counter beside me in the kitchen, or sitting him on the patio when I'm hanging out washing - it is a bit more portable than the bouncy chair we have.
However, be warned, I should think an angry agitated baby is capable of arching themselves out of it - I never leave DS in it when I'm not in the room. (He has a temper! )

I did this with my DS, she loved sitting on the counter in the kitchen while I prepared dinner. Then one day she grabbed the edge of the counter and pulled herself over, although I was stood right next to her I could not catch her in time. She landed head first onto our tiled floor.

She passed out and we took her to hospital, luckily just a big bump and bruise and concussion.

It made me run cold when I heard you say you do this. I bet there are loads of mums who do, my Bumbo was in the bin the next day.

Sorry to cause any alarm, but I would not want anyone else to go through what we did.

Mish

bylromarha

mishmash wrote: »

I did this with my DS, she loved sitting on the counter in the kitchen while I prepared dinner. Then one day she grabbed the edge of the counter and pulled herself over, although I was stood right next to her I could not catch her in time. She landed head first onto our tiled floor.

Thanks for typing this.

It happened to me too, except DD arched her back out of it in a sudden strop and arched onto the kitchen tiles.

no passing out, but I certainly never put Bumbo on a high surface again.

I feel better to know it happened to someone else...hope you feel better too knowing that you aren't the only one.