Prince Lionheart Bebe Pod or Bumbo?
Today I was walking through Target, I think it must have been the day to register for your baby shower. I saw at least four woman with the scanners in the baby section and the maternity section. I just wanted to jump out and say “Get this!” and “Oh, that is just a waste of money.” So here is some of what I would have shared with them.
The Bumbo, so we bought one of these from Target when Bryson was about 3 months old I think it cost around $30. It was great. We traveled with it and used it as a highchair when staying at relatives. This was before Bumbo offered a tray (extra $9.99) and there were many times I said, this would be great if it had a tray! We later got a used Prince Lionheart Bebe Pod. I used them both and found they were just about equal. Bryson was pretty much sitting at six month and that is when they both went into the closet. I found with a friends child that the Bumbo fit better with a larger child who was still that 3-6 month age, the
was tighter on the legs. Over time the Bumbo has faded and looks yucky even though it was kept clean and the Prince Lionheart Bebe Pod looks new.
We have been using the Lionheart for Nallia for about 4 months. I am finding it more useful for her since B can’t run buy and knock her down. She is a stable sitter but this just assures me that if I run to another room she is not going to fall back and hit her head. It is also much smaller than the other things I can put her down in, like the play mat or Excersauser.
Overall I am not sure I would buy something again that was $30 that we used for just 3-4 months but if I could find one used, it is an easy clean and worth a few dollars.
What do you think?
February 4th, 2010 21:36
the bumbo needs to be used carefully as there is a temptation to use it on bed or table. there have been accidents from this and i believe warning have now been posted. only for floor use.