The Bumbo Baby Seat looks a touch ridiculous. Somewhat like a cross between a giant sized cartoon tooth and a candy left in the sun too long it appears more like a set piece for a Disney film than any household object. Made of soft foam it has a deep cavity for an infants bum and two smaller openings for the legs.
It’s designed to support the infant’s back and gently grasp their legs, securing the child into an upright seating position. As soon as the infant is able to hold their head up, they can sit in the Bumbo Baby Seat, just like a big person.
It’s unclear from the website or literature just what benefits the child is supposed to receive from using the Bumbo Baby Seat, other than an upright seating position. The website seems to promise smiles, super fun playtime, and increased communication with your preverbal infant.
Logan seemed to enjoy it. We popped him in, and after a quick look around, he did what any comfortable man does when seated upright in an appliance chair. He scrunched up his eyes and had himself a nice big poop. From my vantage point, he appeared relaxed and at ease. Surely that’s a positive product endorsement.
