Do Bumbo seats need straps?
Without the restraint belt, an infant placed in the Bumbo seat can maneuver out or fall from the seat by arching his/her back, leaning forward or sideways, or rocking. Do not use this product to bring your baby eye level with you, such as on tables, counters, chairs, sofas or any raised surface — even with the belt.
Are Bumbo Seats Recalled?
The CPSC announced the national voluntary recall of the seats, manufactured by Bumbo International, citing a great risk to babies if they maneuver out of or fall from the chair. The recall affects approximately 4 million individual products nationwide.
Why did Bumbo add straps?
“Children, especially infants who are learning to move around, can squirm out of seats,” the statement said. “The restraint belt will help prevent children from getting out of or falling from the seat when it is used as intended: on the floor with adult supervision and never on raised surfaces.”
Should you use a Bumbo seat?
We suggest no Bumbo Seats or other infant mobility accessories that encourage a child’s movement before she or he can perform that movement on his or her own. Such devices include walkers, jumpers, or exercausers. Opt instead for tummy and back time for infants starting from birth.
How long can my baby sit in a Bumbo?
This means that you should only use these seats if your baby is between the age of 3 to 12 months, have enough strength to support their own body, but can’t sit upright unaided.
Can a Bumbo seat be used as a high chair?
Use appropriately: the Bumbo Floor Seat is not a replacement for other baby products. Do not use as a booster seat or in place of a high chair. The Bumbo Floor Seat should never be used on raised surfaces. Do not use as a bath seat or in a kiddie pool. Using the Bumbo Floor Seat in or near water can lead to drowning.
Is the Bumbo infant seat made of foam?
The Bumbo® floor seat is from a luxurious, high-quality foam, similar to that used in modern-day car seats. This allows for a super comfortable infant floor seat.
Can a baby sit up on a Bumbo?
The Bumbo floor seat is the ideal infant seating solution to support babies who can’t sit up on their own yet. The Bumbo floor seat is the ideal infant seating solution to support babies who can’t sit up on their own yet. The Bumbo® changing pad is uniquely contoured in all the right places to provide added safety and support for your baby.
How do you clean a Bumbo infant seat?
The leather-like outer foam skin is easy to clean. Simply wipe your Bumbo® infant floor seat with a damp cloth to remove dirt. 3-Point Safety Harnesses. The Bumbo® floor seat for babies is designed not to be totally restrictive.