What the heck is a Bumbo Seat?
Weird name, huh? I have no idea why it is called a Bumbo Seat, but I do know that it’s a unique and memorable name. It’s basically a different kind of infant chair. It’s made of soft, low density foam that is as sturdy as plastic. It measures 10″ in height and 15″ in width. The back of the chair is rounded. The seat is slightly lower than the leg holes in order to allow for your baby’s weight to help keep the seat in place. There is a center section separating the two leg holes and meant to help hold your baby securely in place by preventing them from sliding forward out of the chair. The Bumbo Seat is available for $39.95 on BumboSeat.com, and more recently, has become available at Target and Babies R’ Us for $39.99. You can find it in a variety of colors, including blue, aqua, yellow, lilac purple, or lime green. Why would I get a Bumbo Seat when I have a booster seat or a highchair? There are several reasons you might want a bumbo seat for your child. First, it can often be used ear