We know that CBB Readers love to shop via the site so we asked everyone
to tell us what they've bought based on what they've seen on the site-
photos, reviews, ads, giveaways, etc. There were quite a few readers
who told us they had purchased chairs or other seats for their kids after reading about them on
CBB so I decided to dedicate a special edition of I Bought It! to this category.
CBB Reader Antoinette who hails from Dayton, Ohio wrote:
I LOVE your site - it's my coffee every morning. Ha ha. I just had my baby boy 4 months ago and he is a JOY, I have purchased him a Bumbo seat (thanks to your site) and a Max Daniel blankie for him. And a bunch of other little odds and ends..ie: pacifiers, Trumpette socks…
I love the Bumbo seat because, like all babies, Jase is spoiled rotten and needs to see and be with me 24/7. So while I'm in the kitchen cooking/cleaning he can sit up like a big boy and watch mommy cook (and I know he is safe and out of trouble, ha ha). Jase loves his Bumbo because he thinks he is a big boy when he sits in it, because he is sitting up and can interact with his surroundings. I also love to feed Jase in his Bumbo seat, it's very easy and convenient, and it helps me keep his attention. When I was pregnant I saw an advertisement/review on your site for the Bumbo seat, and just had to have it!
[Please note: Bumbo seats should never be used on a table, counter-top, chair, or other elevated surface. It should be should used at ground level, but never leave a child unattended. Never use on any elevated surface. Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement.
Older Bumbo seats were recalled because they lacked a warning about this after the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) received 28 reports of young children falling out of the Bumbo Baby Sitter seat, including three skull fractures, which occurred when children fell out of chairs that had been placed on tables. There is nothing wrong with the product, however, as long as it is used with the above guidelines. Consumers can contact Bumbo to obtain new warning label stickers and instructions, free of charge. The new warning label states: “WARNING – Prevent Falls; Never use on any elevated surface.” For more information, visit bumbosafety.com.]
Click below for more CBB readers and their purchases inspired by CBB.
CBB Reader Francine wrote:
The Bumbo was a purchase that I was cautious of making because I was concerned that it was nothing other than an expensive foam gadget. Boy was I wrong!!! It was the best purchase that we made (other than our Bugaboo Cameleon and Svan high chair) as it SAVED ME! From the second that Penelope was able to sit in it motherhood became easier. I was having a hard time because I was experiencing a severe case of attachment parenting. Penelope would not let me put her down. She didn't enjoy her bassinet or bouncer, but from the second she was placed in her Bumbo - JOY!
I can brush my teeth, put on makeup, do my hair, cook, and eat! With the tray we are able to use the Bumbo in place of a high chair at restaurants or friends houses. It is light as a feather and easy to clean. At 10 months Penelope still loves her Bumbo, she has never escaped and has rarely tried. The reason why she loves it so much is because she is apart of the action. She can see all that we are doing and she can "converse" with us while we are doing it. (I will admit that we do put her on counters and tables, but we NEVER leave her while she is up high.)
We have bought the Svan highchair based on the great reviews we have seen. I love it in every way as well. It is small, stylish, multi-useful, not everyone has it, and it matches our dining room set!!! (espresso/lime)
We also have the Svan Bouncer. It was a beautiful piece that blended into our house, and it was used a lot in Penelope's first three months.
CBB Reader Brooke told us:
We recently purchased the Kaboost as an alternative to a booster seat - again, we LOVE IT! My daughter loves the freedom of (safely) getting up and down on her own, and yet she can sit at an appropriate height like the rest of us!
Check out our reviews of these products:
CBB Deals: KABOOST: Enter promo code CelebrityBaby to receive a FREE KABOOST travel bag at www.shopkaboost.com. (Expires May 24, 2008.) If you purchased your KABOOST somewhere else? Send in your proof of purchase to TravelBag@KABOOST.com and KABOOST Corp. will mail you a free Travel Bag.
Do you have any of these items?
Have you made purchases based on what you've seen or read on CBB? Email danielleATcelebrity-babies.com [replace the AT with @] to tell us about it! Make sure you put "CBB Purchase" in the subject line.
