May has conquered the Everest of the baby seat world THE BUMBO.
For those unfamiliar with The Bumbo Seat, it is one that babies can sit upright in as soon as they can support their own neck. The seat is made of a kind of firm foam that cushions and supports. The seat secures the baby’s legs, hips and lower back, leaving the upper back, arms and head free.
What the Bumbo manufacturers didn’t realize was that their design was actually a vehicle for kicking your legs and bouncing forwards and backwards (the point of the seat is that it won’t topple).
It took a long time for May to feel comfortable using the Bumbo. Archie’s grandma, Jill, our friends from Small Steps, encouraged me to drag it out from the depths of our closet and put May in it for just a few minutes once a day. At first, a few minutes was even difficult. But, over the course of a couple of months, and with the strength in posture her Supergirl Suit brings, May learned to love it.
Here’s the other thing I love about it… this is one more step towards independence. There is very little May can do on her own, and this is one.
Our resident Supremo Cute-o demonstrates below.
It can be hard to find toys for special needs kiddies. If you are interested, I posted about other toys May loves on BabyCenter this week.
I am so glad she is progressing by leaps and bounds. This is fabulous for May and you especially when the new baby comes.
Look at that little independent miss! She seems justifiably delighted to be up, on her own, and so close to her toys. I must agree with the previous poster (Madge) as well – what a great option for you once the new baby comes. A safe and interesting place for May while you may be otherwise occupied.
Being vertical is wonderful. She looks terrific!
Hey you, hooray, little angel. What a joy she is. with tons of love Jill & Archie xx
May looks so great in her Bumbo – congratulations to you, and congratulations to May! I kept thinking that Maggie was too tall for the Bumbo now but perhaps not? Any tips and advice most welcome! x
I would try it out. I imagine Maggie is pretty slim like May, and May still has room to grow in it. Unlike the babies in the photos, May can touch the ground with her feet, but the chair still doesn’t topple regardless of how vigourously she pushes down.
She is just a beautiful little girl! I love hearing her talk on your videos! Yay for the Bumbo!
It is sheer delight to watch how May enjoys herself. She is an angel. XOXOXO