Bumbo Baby Sitter Reviews


4.64 of 5
(by 55 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 95% of reviewers recommend (52 out of 55)

Pros
  • light weight (33)
  • very portable (32)
  • training product (19)
  • easy to clean and durable (4)
  • very useful (3)
  • easy to use (1)
Cons
  • short term use (13)
  • costly (10)
  • absolutely need the tray attachment (6)
  • out grow to quickly (5)
  • none (1)
  • only comes in blue (1)
  • other products grow with child (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

Many uses

We use the Bumbo a lot with our babies once they are sit up.  When first feeding, it is easier for them to eat with the tray so much closer (after buying the attachment chair).  We also used it while visiting family or restaurants where there were not any high chairs available.  It was great when...

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Posted on Oct 05, 2010
Most Helpful Critical Review

Don't get me wrong, it is valuable to teach kids to sit up and is helpful for interacting with the baby while they are unable to do so themselves.  But the product is polyeurethane foam/rubber and it is overpriced for an item you will use for 2-3 months tops.  Further, babies with chunky thighs (and...

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Posted on Feb 12, 2010

Bumbo Baby Sitter Reviews

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my younger son loves 'sitting up' to watch the action. the bumbo makes it possible without us having to hold him all the time. he enjoys being a 'big boy' in his little bumbo. the solid construction makes it a very solid surface for my son to sit in as well. i love the optional tray that comes with the bumbo! it's a little costly though!

Posted on Oct 04, 2010

I so wish they had made these 10 years ago when I had my first.  I used this constantly with my son, now five, when he was an infant.  I remember how happy he was when it helped him sit up before he could himself.  He was able to see things on a different level than he could before.  It also helped me sometimes when I needed to keep him put for a minute to keep him safe.  I would never put it on any high surface such as a table or chair, though, because it would be dangerous and it even advises against this in the directions.

Posted on Sep 17, 2010

My son loves his Bumbo so much! I was unsure about getting one after reading a few negative reviews, but after having one I realize it's all about supervision. Sure, my son has figured out how to maneuver his way out of his, but if I'm watching him closely, he is fine. I think it has really helped strengthen his back and balance better, and we often feed him in it. Love it.

Posted on Sep 24, 2010

Bumbo helps your baby.

I love the bumbo and so does my baby! She thinks that she's sitting all by herself, she always wants me told hold her sitting but I don't have the time to just hold her. Once I put her in the bumbo then she's good and happy. It's very good in holding your baby in and help them sit up. It comes in a variety of colors and also a eating tray that you have to buy seperate. Don't be decieved by the cover because it makes it look plastic, once you feel it, its actually soft and comfortable for your baby! I recommend to anyone who have infants, you will love this product and see how much it really makes...

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Posted on Oct 07, 2010

I didn't discover the bumbo until my third kiddo, and I SO wish I had had one for my first two.  My first two are two and four years older than my youngest and this made it so much easier when I needed to sit her down.  It was PERFECT for taking to restaurants especially when she was too small and too wobbly to sit in high chairs.  It's also light weight which makes it easy to carry around (or get smaller ones to carry when your hands are full!).  I would recommend getting the tray as well, it's not only useful as a tray but for keeping them in the bumbo when they get a little older and tend...

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Posted on Dec 02, 2009

My son has used this from 2 months to 18 months so far. It is a grat tool to help them sit up, easy to take with you with the chair for a portable feeder/snack tray and now at 18 months he uses it as a chair. It is lightweight, very durable and portable. The only con I can think of is it is difficult to get the Bumbo tray on and off. 

Posted on Mar 10, 2010

My daughter sat in her Bumbo Seat at four months old and enjoyed looking at the world around her. 

Posted on Mar 12, 2010

We love our Bumbo

At first I thought these were silly, but then we got one. We use our Bumbo all the time. When she was younger and couldn't sit by herself she liked to sit in it to be where ever we were. Now we use it as a highchair.

Posted on Mar 11, 2010

Made my son sit very early

WE bought this for our son when he was around 4 months.It really helped me.This baby sitter really saved my back.I am a first time parent and i would always hold my son in my hand over sometime it became a habit for him.he would cry and scream if i just put him down.once i bought this he really liked sitting in this.i would feed him and make him sit in it very often until he started crawling.the only down side to it is once ur kids start crawling they figure out how to come out of it.heheheh.it does not have any kind of belt in it to hold the baby in.but i would surely say that it made my son sit...

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Posted on Oct 30, 2010
When my son was four months old, he was so frustrated seeing the world from the floor. The Bumbo was recommended to us by a friend, and at first I hesitated at the price. But I bought it and put the babe in it that night. The first few times, he slumped over, and I figured he was just not ready for it. But I kept trying, and eventually he just LOVED sitting up and looking at the world from a new perspective. Even his usual floor mat arches looked different from this perspective! It caused a lot less frustration for him and for me as well! It also became very useful when my son started eating at... read full review »
Posted on May 21, 2007

Mommy Must Have!!!

These chairs are AWESOME!!! Your baby is able to sit up in them before they are able to support themselves. Very sturdy and easy to clean. Wide base won't allow it to tip over. We travel everywhere with ours. Great for restaurants...they sit in a chair or booth, so you don't have to wait for a table and don't have to use highchairs! Make great baby shower gifts for new moms too!!!
Posted on May 14, 2007

An extra pair of hands

This product is great if you have a baby who desperately wants to sit and interact but still cannot on her own. I purchased for my 4 month old and she sat in it until 7 months when she could sit on her own. She loved being able to sit like a big person. However, she had a hard time reaching toys and that was frustrating for her. I think the new tray made to hook on would have been helpful. After 7 months she wanted nothing to do with it, I think she felt constrained. However, it is very durable and all my kids love sitting in it from time to time, including my 40lb 3 year old. I will use it again... read full review »
Posted on Apr 27, 2007

5 stars

Posted on May 21, 2007

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