The Bumbo buying has been taken out of my hands. After several abortive attempts to purchase Bumbos from eBay which resulted in me running around swearing like a trooper and taking it out on him indoors, husband has decided he is going to buy it for me (deliberate or cunning, you decide). Trouble is he says he’s not going to pay more than a certain amount for it. We could be waiting until the baby is walking.
Toy libraries are just the best. I’ve discovered one near me and because our neighbourhood is next to a council estate and therefore we must all be deprived, it’s free! Free to join. Free to borrow toys. Free strawberries when you turn up with your little one. I love it. This week I have borrowed a Bumbo and it’s amazing. If you haven’t seen one before – it looks kind of like a high sided, rubber potty with a really high bit that sticks up between their legs. It helps them to sit upright and stops them from slumping over. You can get them with play trays on too which is also ace. Little one has decided it’s OK…..must get me one of these. Time to get onto eBay and have a look. Do I have to worry about fake Bumbos on there? I guess the Chinese can copy anything but how do you know if it’s real.
The Bumbo from the toy library
I found this website today and if it takes off it could be the start of something really great for parents.
At the moment we are all looking for recycled stuff on eBay and Freecycle but this site is trying to combine everything in one place along with help and advice.
It looks to be run by passionate people. Lets hope it takes off.
Ways to bag a freebie for your baby. Click here.
