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Are Baby Bumbo Seats Safe?

Are Baby Bumbo Seats Safe
You might already be familiar with the Bumbo Baby Seat. At first glance, this product might seem like a convenient way to keep your child in one spot while you take the laundry out of the dryer or take a quick coffee break. However, it’s actually not a good idea to purchase a Bumbo or any similar sort of seat for your baby.

Here’s everything you need to know about why you should stay away from this type of product. Safety Hazards: The Dangers of Bumbo on Elevated Surfaces First of all, the Bumbo International Trust of South Africa and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have previously warned parents and caregivers not to place Bumbo seats on raised surfaces like tables, countertops and chairs.

A 2011 CPSC press release stated that there were at least 45 incidents at that time that involved infants falling out of Bumbo seats. Babies aged 3-10 months had experienced injuries including skull fractures. These incidents and this warning followed a voluntary recall of the product in 2007, after which new warnings were placed on the seat to stop people from putting it on elevated surfaces.

Still, the falls and injuries continued. Negative Developmental Effects In addition to the safety issues associated with elevated surfaces, physical therapists agree that the Bumbo seat can cause developmental issues, according to the Chicago Tribune, The chair can cause incorrect postural alignment (with a rounded back and head tilting forward) and inhibits the use of their core muscles.

Additionally, the Bumbo has other negative effects such as potentially leading to hip dysplasia if babies spend extended periods of time in the seat, according to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Overall, it seems like it’s best to stay away from products like this that can hurt babies and/or hinder their development.

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  • Physical therapists can relieve pain and help children resume daily activities by teaching them exercises that promote strength and range of motion – all in a fun and relaxing environment.
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How long should a baby be in a Bumbo seat?

What is the Age Range for Bumbo Seats? – The Bumbo Floor Seat has an age range from 3 months (as long as baby has head control) until they are 12 months. Exactly how long you can carry on using the floor seat will depend on the size of your baby. As they get older they are likely to become squashed, rather than snug, in the seat.

My son was a big baby, weighing 9 pounds 7 at birth and was too big for the Bumbo Floor Seat by 9 months. My daughter however was 8 pounds at birth and used it comfortably until around 12 months. The Bumbo Multi Seat has a much bigger age range. The minimum age for the Bumbo Multi Seat is 6 months but if your baby doesn’t sit up unaided at 6 months, you’ll need to wait until they can do that to use it.

The maximum age is 3 years. This large range is possible because the seat adapts to be used in different ways, at different ages. For babies over 6 months it can be used as a floor seat and there is a foam pad that can be removed to allow more room for toddlers.

Can you use Bumbo seat in Bath?

Inquest to examine child safety around water – The inquest will focus on the issue of child safety, particularly around water. The court heard the Bumbo seat was not recommended for use as a bath seat, and there was a further warning that a baby should not be left unattended.

  1. Counsel assisting told the court Kidsafe WA advised all children should be closely supervised, within arm’s length, when in any water, including in bathrooms.
  2. Idsafe WA said it only took a few seconds in five centimetres of water for a child to drown.
  3. Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death of Australian children.

Posted 2 Feb 2016 Tue 2 Feb 2016 at 9:01am, updated 2 Feb 2016 Tue 2 Feb 2016 at 9:56am

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What is a Bumbo seat used for?

Oct.25, 2007 — – Touted on a company Web site as a “snug and cozy environment for your baby,” the Bumbo Seat infant chair may actually be the opposite. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents to take caution – your child could be in danger if the seat is used improperly.

  • The Bumbo Seat, recommended for babies between two months and 14 months, doesn’t have any safety belt or harness.
  • The plastic seat is designed to help babies sit upright and develop trunk control before they can do so on their own.
  • But babies who arch their backs while sitting in the Bumbo can flip out of the seat and land on their heads, a fall that could be deadly if the Bumbo is placed high on a table or countertop.

Amber Black said she watched in horror as her baby, Brookyln, fell out of a Bumbo Seat and off the kitchen counter head first. “She was going in and out of consciousness she was going down and coming back. We freaked out and called 911,” Black said. Thankfully, Brooklyn recovered quickly.

Videos posted on YouTube show other babies escaping from their Bumbos, from wriggling their way out to taking tumbles from countertops. The Consumer Product Safety Commission knows of at least 28 incidents of babies falling out of Bumbo Seats. Three of those cases resulted in skull fractures. “The reports of serious head injuries prompted the CPSC to announce a nationwide warning to consumers that have these – not to put these on elevated surfaces and be aware that children can climb out of them or they can tip over in these chairs,” CPSC Senior spokesperson Julie Vallese said.

ABC’s San Francisco affiliate, KGO, uncovered several incidents involving children falling from Bumbo Seats – including Dylan Lamm. Kevin Lamm said shortly after he put his son Dylan in a Bumbo on a table, the child had to be airlifted to a hospital. “I can’t lose him.

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I don’t know what to do if I lost him. he means everything to us,” Dylan’s mother Mary Catherine Doherty said. Doctors told the couple their son was near death. “By the time we got there, there was no pulse. Three minutes more and he would be dead,” Dylan’s father Kevin Lamm remembered. Dylan had arched his back and tilted the Bumbo Seat, causing him to fall backwards and onto the kitchen floor.

His skull cracked in two places. An emergency surgery saved Dylan’s life, leaving a long scar on his head. The Lamms are suing the Bumbo Company. At one point, the Bumbo web site declared the seat safe for use on “any level surface.” Photos of babies sitting in the seat on a table during a birthday party were posted on the company’s web site and displayed on its packaging.

  1. Because of other marketing, parents are being encouraged to use this seat in a way that could be dangerous to their child,” Vallese warned.
  2. The Bumbo Seat carries a small warning: “never use on a raised surface.” But the CPSC says it is working with retailers and the manufacturer to feature a much more prominent warning.

The company now has a safety alert on its web site and also tells customers, “the Bumbo is as secure as the surface it sits on.” Bumbo told ABC News they do not encourage parents to use the seats on raised surfaces and that they have been cooperating with the CPSC.

When can a baby sit in a floor seat?

Babies can begin to use floor seats as soon as they have good control of their head and neck, which happens around 3 to 5 months. When you are shopping around for a baby floor seat, consider: Safety: Choose a seat that keeps your baby safe and secure.

When can a baby sit in a floor seat?

Babies can begin to use floor seats as soon as they have good control of their head and neck, which happens around 3 to 5 months. When you are shopping around for a baby floor seat, consider: Safety: Choose a seat that keeps your baby safe and secure.