This Christmas, don't just buy a gift for the baby. Buy a gift that will make both Mom and baby happy. Give Mom a Bumbo. This cute little lightweight chair is truly a mother's helper!
What is a Bumbo?
A Bumbo is a special seat designed for babies that can't yet hold themselves up in an upright, sitting position. This little booster seat is made of a lightweight foam material and special designed to hold a baby in a sitting position so he can sit up and see what's going on. It can be used for a baby as young as 3 months old as long as the baby can hold its head up by itself. It's recommended for babies 3 months to 14 months up to 22 pounds.
The Advantages of a Bumbo
A Bumbo is a baby chair, booster seat, high chair and play station all in one. It is very lightweight, but also very durable. Take it anywhere and everywhere. The Bumbo can be placed on any level surface to be used as a booster seat, feeding chair, and more. There are no straps or fasteners: it is designed to have baby's bottom slightly lower than the leg openings so that baby's weight is what actually holds them securely in the seat.
Once a baby learns to hold its head up, he likes to interact with his world, play, coo, babble and watch everything that's going on. The Bumbo allows somewhat for parents to have their hands free for quick household tasks or to play with baby face to face for awhile without having to sit and hold the baby. The Bumbo can purchased by itself or with the tray attachment and it comes in a variety of colors.
Where to Buy a Bumbo
The Bumbo chair is not cheap. The average cost of a brand new Bumbo is around $35. However, with all the advantages of having one, it is definitely worth the price. A brand new Bumbo, with or without tray can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Amazon or ToysRus. However, if that price seems a bit steep, look for deals on Ebay, Craigslist and at local Goodwills and resell shops. Also, don't forget about Freecycle. It is possible to get a Bumbo for free on Freecycle.com. Someone out there may be done with theirs. Just ask.
The Perfect Gift
It may not be a cute Christmas toy with lots of bright lights and sounds. However, giving the gift of a Bumbo to Mom and baby for Christmas can bring lots of joy and entertainment to both for many months to come. It is a truly a mother's help and keeps baby happy too!
Amy Wingfield - Amy, a freelance writer since 1999, has combined her passion for writing and for Christian music.There's always a story behind the ...
