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I hated the seat we had for DD1. We used this seat for DD2 https://m.buybuybaby.com/m/product/fisher-price-reg-sit-me-up-floor-seat-with-tray/1043191352?skuId=43191352&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&adpos=1o7&creative=88349065380&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=43191352&gclid=Cj0KEQiA3Y7GBRD29f-7kYuO1-ABEiQAodAvwP0S5E_uPzz0dVZiUEvCE-eXXNgMIMWzIrT9DiFS3jQaAkan8P8HAQ

It was a big hit and I think it's pretty helpful. Especially for curious LO's as they like to see what's going on but don't necessarily have the physical skills to help them do that. I had average age sitters and found it pretty useful. Even after they can sit on their own, they still fall so it's nice to have for the times when you can't quite supervise them in the way they might need.

For me that was just an extra something to kick around. DD used a bouncer for 6 months, until she tried to be Houdini and climb out.

The Bjorn bouncer seat lasts a long time (it's made for a wide age range), so if your baby loves being in a bouncer that may be a good solution.

I have tiny kids, so for us a bumbo was useful (we used it for feeding until they got big enough for a high chair, closer to nine months or so probably - and yes, I used it on the floor b/c of fall risks if you put it on the table).

With DD2, my mom showed me that an OT she'd worked with had told her that the best tool for a baby to practice sitting is a cardboard box! You can line it with blankets if you feel better about it, but by sort of wedging their bum into a corner and letting their legs make a v along the sides, you give them a little bit of support in a natural position (and can also contain a few toys right their with them).

I'd also say just don't worry too much about "making" the baby sit - blanket & tummy time are great!

I had to have the Bumbo, but it was a complete waste. We used it maybe 4 times and I even went as far as getting the attachable tray table that you couldn't even use with the kid sitting in it! If I had to do it all over again, I would skip it.

Do you have a boppy? You can use that to support them sitting.

We skipped a seat but did splurge on an exersaucer for when baby wanted to be upright.

We used a blanket on the floor, or her soft IKEA baby gym. By that age, if she was ok with not being held, she wanted to try to roll, check out her toys, and look around.

@Goldengirl: it doesn't bounce at all. It sits them completely up. Just a chair with a tray basically