https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 06:38:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2709025 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:03:57 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2709025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: it doesn't bounce at all. It sits them completely up. Just a chair with a tray basically </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2709024 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:01:41 +0000 Goldengirl 2709024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: this is really cute! Does it act differently than our bouncer does though or is it the same thing? We have just a basic bright starts bouncer.</p> <p>@SweetCaroline: haha! Yah I'm not sure when he'll grow out of the bouncer or what the recommendation is.</p> <p>@looch: Yes I Do! Although right now he can't sit up so he just kind of lounges on it.</p> <p>Sounds like a blanket on the floor might suffice.. just not sure when he'll actually be able to sit so for now that's not an option but maybe soon?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708955 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:38:46 +0000 LindsayLou 2708955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708945 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 20:11:39 +0000 maddyz 2708945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>really the floor on a blanket is the best place for them developmentally.</p> <p>That said LO2 spends a lot of time in the bjorn bouncy seat because it keeps him a bit contained.</p> <p>He is huge and getting frustrated with the bouncer so we put him in the highchair sometimes. He's almost 6 months and not so droopy anymore so I feel ok about it for short times.</p> <p>I wish he was on the floor all the time, but it just doesn't work with LO1 around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708919 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 18:41:48 +0000 Kemma 2708919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We skipped a seat but did splurge on an exersaucer for when baby wanted to be upright. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708888 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:39:20 +0000 catlady 2708888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a Bjorn bouncer for LO1 and it should last much longer than a normal bouncer. We never used anything with LO1 and it was fine (we didn't do exersaucers or those types of "standing" containers either). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708879 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:12:38 +0000 looch 2708879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>Do you have a boppy? You can use that to support them sitting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708841 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:42:31 +0000 Pollywog 2708841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: we got the summer infant seat with the high chair part. It was worth the $20, especially because it became our high chair for awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708770 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:59:09 +0000 PinkElephant 2708770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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).</p> <p>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). </p> <p>I'd also say just don't worry too much about "making" the baby sit - blanket &amp; tummy time are great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708769 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:58:52 +0000 Littlebit7 2708769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: totally agree. My LO drank her milk in it until she was 13 or 14 months. She loved that thing. They go on sale on Amazon every now and then if you aren't particular about colors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708766 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:55:00 +0000 Beehive 2708766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708760 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:43:27 +0000 Alba4 2708760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this your first kid? Do you plan on having more? If so, then maybe you can justify a seat, but I'd just use a blanket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708757 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:41:54 +0000 SweetCaroline 2708757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708756 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:41:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 2708756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think plopping him on the floor on a blanket is best. That said some babies get really impatient especially if they want to sit up and look around! If you are thinking about getting a jumperoo or exersaucer anyway this might be a good time- though he's probably a little young for that. A bumbo or similar kind of seat can be helpful in a few situations, including as an extra high chair when you have other babies over. </p> <p>We lived in a small condo when both my kids were that age so it wasn't much of an issue for us and we didn't have space for anything extra. I think I would try blanket on the floor and see if he is happy that way before buying anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708754 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:40:52 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2708754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated the seat we had for DD1. We used this seat for DD2 <a href="https://m.buybuybaby.com/m/product/fisher-price-reg-sit-me-up-floor-seat-with-tray/1043191352?skuId=43191352&#038;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&#038;adpos=1o7&#038;creative=88349065380&#038;device=m&#038;matchtype=&#038;network=g&#038;product_id=43191352&#038;gclid=Cj0KEQiA3Y7GBRD29f-7kYuO1-ABEiQAodAvwP0S5E_uPzz0dVZiUEvCE-eXXNgMIMWzIrT9DiFS3jQaAkan8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">https://m.buybuybaby.com/m/product/fisher-price-reg-sit-me-up-floor-seat-with-tray/1043191352?skuId=43191352&#038;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&#038;adpos=1o7&#038;creative=88349065380&#038;device=m&#038;matchtype=&#038;network=g&#038;product_id=43191352&#038;gclid=Cj0KEQiA3Y7GBRD29f-7kYuO1-ABEiQAodAvwP0S5E_uPzz0dVZiUEvCE-eXXNgMIMWzIrT9DiFS3jQaAkan8P8HAQ</a></p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708746 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:06:22 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2708746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just used a blanket and the floor.<br /> My kids were sitting around four months and were too chubby for Bumbos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-seats#post-2708740 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 07:54:15 +0000 Goldengirl 2708740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Once LO is out of the bouncer stage (I'm not really sure when that is?) and he's able to sit up a bit more, is a baby seat necessary/helpful? I like taking him around the house with me and plopping him down while I do chores and whatnot, but I'm realizing he'll probably outgrow the bouncer soon (he is 4 months) but don't necessarily want to just plop him on the floor.</p> <p>Is there a baby seat you'd recommend, or are those in the category of "something new parents think they need but you don't"? To clarify, LO can't currently sit on his own (without collapsing on his face). </p>