You can find it at your local Babies R Us or on Amazon. It's very supportive and keeps baby in an inclined position which can help with reflux issues. It is super comfy for the caregiver as well. I'd imagine that it would probably help ease worries about letting others hold your little one as well...if you are crazy like me. ;-)
If you have hardwood/tile floors, you want a cushy place for your OIer to spend time.
We are big fans of our foam puzzle floor mat, like this.
I learned from other OI parents that the Bumbo chair is dangerous for our little ones who are very severe. If you want a similar chair, consider the Boppy chair. A tray is included and it is the perfect distance for our kids' shorter, bowed arms.
Another chair other families love for their severe OIers is the Summer Infant 3-stage Super Seat. It's great for OI babies with good head control and sitting up well.
One more chair (great choice because it's reclined) that is a good thought is the Infant to Toddler Rocker.
A friend gave us Isaiah's. We love it. It's the chair that we started feeding Isaiah purees in.
If you want a carrier, you may want to consider the carrier by Okkatots. It's great because you can put your kiddo inside the pouch and then click it onto the straps on you. They can also face in or out. It's very supportive and great for your little's hip area.
If you want to put your little one in the cart seat while shopping, I have found great success with the Summer Infant Cushy Cart Cover. Since Isaiah's head control has been spotty, I actually use the pillow support in front of him, combined with his snuggin go that I mentioned in the "On the Go" section and it works out great. He looks all around while shopping and is well padded and supported.
Now, as I look back at the things I've posted, I notice a few of them involve Isaiah sitting up....please wait to sit your little one up until they are ready. Sitting up in your lap at first is great, but please avoid putting them up at a 90 degree angle, especially for extended periods of time, unless they are really initiating it. I pushed Isaiah too early, combining that with his head size, he developed a moderate case of kyphosis (curving) in his lower back. Save your child's spine. Let them build muscle and strength in other ways, like rolling around on the floor and in water therapy. Sitting up in a reclined position is fine, but sitting at a 90 degree angle before your child is ready could be dangerous in the long term for the spine.
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