BUMBO BABY

Since Cora rolled as soon as we started doing tummy time again (after a brief reprieve due to her extreme dislike of being on her belly), we figured we should give her a shot at the Bumbo. She is quite strong after all. Especially her ab muscles - she's been able to do assisted sit-ups for over a month already (with us holding her hands and guiding her up). She took to the Bumbo right away (unlike James) and didn't fuss at all. She probably would have stayed in there a while, but James showed major jealousy (first time ever!) and did NOT want to share his old chair with her. (In fact, he's been sitting in it all day. And the second time we give Cora a turn, he tried to pull her out by her shoulders...) So, since James wasn't sharing, and she seemed to like sitting up, we decided to let her join us at the dinner table in the highchair. The dinner hour is still her fussiest time of day, and although she enjoys the swing now (whether sleeping or awake), she will not tolerate it during dinner time. I usually end up nursing her at the table while I eat. But not tonight! Tonight she sat next to me in her highchair and we all enjoyed a peaceful meal. She even reached out and grabbed the lion a few times!

(We ended up having to prop her up with towels because she's a little too small for the highchair)