There are so many baby sitting support systems available. I tend to gravitate to the most functional, which usually takes me to the classics: Boppy, Bumbo and Booster. Obviously, these three items ultimately service different purposes, but many of their functions are interchangeable as your little one grows. So lets discuss these items based on price and long-term functionality.
Boppy Pillow vs. Bumbo
While the Bumbo is marketed to encourage self-supported sitting and muscle development, I was never able to find myself replacing my trusty Boppy. There are so many pro-Boppy reasons not to make the switch or spend the extra $30-40 dollars.
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| Using our Boppy at a conference in 2010 |
2) Boppy is great for supervised napping
3) Boppy is great for traveling
4) Some Boppys come with a velcro strap for added safety and support
A Boppy pillow with the slipcover runs about $39.99 at Target, while the Bumbo seat runs about the same price. I would suggest buying a Bumbo in addition to a Boppy, but I would never suggest replacing this old school, trusty pillow with a Bumbo
Bumbo vs. Portable Booster Seat
In addition to being marketed as a development aid, the Bumbo can also serve as a mealtime helper. What can I say ... it does keep your kiddo in place and cleans up easy! However, the longevity of this function is limited because it has a 30 pound weight limit ... or less for those with very fluffy thighs. The Bumbo might fit your little guy up to his second birthday, but probably not. For this reason, I opted to get a portable booster seat. We use the Fisher Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster, which retails for around $28 at Target. It has a 45 pound weight capacity, secures to most chairs, safety harness, fully adjustable, a cup holder, and two dishwasher safe trays. We use at home, to visit grandparents, and on vacations.
Ultimately, I opted out on the Bumbo. I didn't want to waste $40 on a product that wouldn't be able to keep up with our needs. Having said that, I know a lot of mommies who love their Bumbos and can't imagine life without one. It's just about what works for you!
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