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Bamboo chair & amp; other good chairs for children

Are you looking for a practical chair for your baby to sit in so you can get things done without having your hands full? Then maybe a drum chair would be something to invest in! Namely, it is specifically developed so that babies can sit safely and securely even before they can sit on their own without support. The benefits of this type of chair are many, and it has become very popular all over the world. What, then, makes this particular children’s furniture so good, and are there any other, equivalent alternatives? Let’s investigate!

 

What is a drum chair?

The Bumbo brand got its name from the English “bum” and “bottom”, because the first product was just something to sit on – a chair. In terms of design, the bumbo chair is probably nothing you would choose to have in your home. It looks a bit like a potty, and is often made of colorful rubber. The benefits in practical terms, however, are more than the aesthetic ones. The chair is stable and stands firmly on any flat surface, so the areas of use are many, although it is recommended to only use it on the floor. For the child to sit where it should, there is a harness that you attach over the child’s waist. You can also buy a small table that makes it easier for the child to eat or do things.

Bumbostol

Mixed opinions about bumbostol

There are slightly different opinions about whether a baby chair is good, or even bad for babies too young who risk developing in the “wrong order” if the chair is used too much. Some people think that it is dangerous to use the chair before the child has learned to sit on their own, as they believe that the use can damage the child’s back, because the spine is not mature for the load the sitting position entails. However, this is only something you fear, and nothing that is scientifically proven.

There is an American physiotherapist who says that she can not see any advantages with this type of furniture for children, only disadvantages. She believes that the child’s gross motor skills are hampered if the child sits with support, instead of moving on his own and thus training and teaching the muscles how to work so that he can sit on his own.

A little further down you will find tips on how you can help your child get a strong back.

Here you can read the entire US article.

Also Barnfamiljen.nu has written more about this.

Babysitter

Babysitter – a hard-hitting classic

A good alternative to the baby seat is a babysitter. Unlike the drum chair, it is soft and reclined in its model, which means that the baby can use it immediately after birth, before the neck muscles have developed. However, it is slightly larger in its construction, and not quite as flexible.

Nowadays, there are very many different variants of the babysitter. Baby Bear is a classic sloping neat and simple model that is easy to pack if you are traveling somewhere. It has 3 different backward positions so that the baby can not only sit, but also snooze for a while in a comfortable, almost completely reclined position. For this babysitter, when the child gets a little bigger, you can buy a jumper with flowers and a little something else that the baby can play with.

There are also slightly larger models that are electric or battery powered and have several different programs that rock the child and play music. On bäst-i-test.se you will find one comparison of the most popular brands on the market. 

Some they choose easier, some they choose with more features – it’s a matter of taste. It is important to remember, however, that the child should not sit in the chair for too long, no matter which model you choose!

 

The differences between a baby seat & a babysitter

  • Size: A bumbo chair is much smaller and takes up 37×37 cm. The babysitter’s foot is around 89 cm long, which requires a much larger area.
  • Area of use: The drum chair can only be used in a position where the child is sitting upright. The babysitter can also be used if the child sleeps for a short while.
  • Material: Are you material sensitive and want your baby to feel soft and comfortable? Yes, then you probably know which chair option to choose.

 

barn i Tripp Trapp

Chairs with baby sets

A third option for your child to sit safely and securely from day one is to buy a highchair with a baby set. There are several different options for chairs on the market, but baby sets often look more or less the same. You fasten them in a way that makes the baby reach a good height and sit softly and securely with a harness that you stretch over your shoulders and stomach. When the baby has learned to sit by itself, you can remove the baby set and continue to use the chair for a longer period of time.

The Norwegian brand Stokke has its classic chair Tripp Trapp which is a stable and robust wooden chair developed so that the child from an early age can climb up and sit down. It is easy to adjust in terms of height of both seat and footrest. The maximum weight for a Tripp Trapp is over 100 kg, so if you buy a baby set, this is a chair the child can use from day one until he or she wants an “adult chair.”

Here You can see a comparison between the most popular highchairs on the market.

Stokke Tripp Trapp

Important to remember

Baby seat, babysitter or child seat with baby set – you decide what fits best. But it is important to remember not to let the baby sit in a chair for too long, no matter which model you choose. It is important for the little ones to have the opportunity to develop and become strong through movement. Below you will find tips on how you can help your child strengthen his back.

How to get your baby a strong back – 7 tips

It is best if the baby is allowed to develop at its own pace. But of course there are a few things you as a parent can do to help your child along the way.

  • Let the baby lie on the floor, on his stomach from a very early age. In this way, it trains its neck and back muscles.
  • Carry your baby often. Not only do you get a lot of closeness, the child also gets a great stabilization training and stimulates the back muscles.
  • Limit the time the baby is sitting in a cramped baby seat, babysitter or other child seat – lift up into your arms instead.
  • Do not rush the child’s own development, let things take their time. Your baby can sit by himself when he is ready for it.
  • Let your child crawl often – this way he develops his muscles and his motor skills.
  • Do not try to get the child to go before he himself shows interest in it, and manages it.

 

The tips come from mammasidan.se.

 

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There are a thousand things to keep in mind when you have children. Finding a good chair should not be one of them. This is therefore the perfect guide so that your child sits safely. You will also find the 7 best tips on how to help your child get a strong back!