Find a seat that is sturdy and comfortable. Decide whether you want a simple floor seat design or a more complex seat that includes additional accessories or converts to a booster or high chair. Baby floor seats can be a godsend for both you and your child. Parents like these seats because they provide a safe place to keep your little one secured and occupied when you need your hands free, whether you’re folding laundry or starting dinner. A baby seat can also give your little one a chance to sit up and have an exciting new vantage point from which to view the world before they’re able to sit up on their own. Baby floor seats are useful tools for supporting babies in their quest to sit upright, but they shouldn’t be the only tools you use. Age-appropriateness: Some seats are meant for young babies only, while others can convert into booster seats and be used well into the preschool and toddler years. These seats can be good investments because you can use them for many years, but might not be necessary if you already have a high chair or other feeding gear.

Interactiveness: "Look for seats with developmentally-appropriate toys to help stimulate your baby’s development," says Dr. Hunter. This may include an activity center with buttons, knobs and rattles to encourage fine motor skill development, or a musical bar that will introduce them to new sounds. Your baby floor seat may also include a removable tray. "This is convenient for feeding or playtime and provides additional support to prevent the baby from toppling forward," says Dr. Hunter. Limit the time: Dr. Hunter recommends only allowing your baby to use the floor seat for a total of 30 minutes each day, broken up into 15-minute increments. "When babies are confined to a 'container' such as a baby floor seat, they lose some freedom of movement,” says Dr. Hunter. In fact, this containment can be restricting, especially to their spine and hips. It can potentially impact their anatomical development and cause delay in gross motor skills, she adds.The Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat in Terrazzo is the perfect baby seat for little ones who want to sit up, but still need a little extra support. This Fisher-Price baby seat is suitable from when baby can hold their head up unassisted until they can climb out or walk. Portability: You’re likely planning on using a floor seat around the house, whether you need to sit baby on the floor while you fold clothes or in the kitchen as you cook. Because of this, it may be ideal to prioritize seats that are lightweight and easy to move around without hassle. Some are designed to fold easily while others are made of lightweight material like foam. Are baby floor seats safe? Whether the seat includes any special features like an activity center or can be used as a booster seat These floor seats, which are best suited for babies 3 to 5 months old who are able to control their heads, can help your little one learn how to sit up, a very important milestone. How we chose the best baby floor seats

Joyce Slaton, Commerce Editor on the What to Expect editorial team, used the Bumbo with her daughter who loved sitting in it. “She'd clap and smile whenever I put her in it,” she says. “The foam material was very lightweight, it was easy to take the chair along to grandma's house. It was also easy to wipe clean, and comfortable for my daughter until she outgrew the leg slots.” Joyce — like many other parents — found that her baby outgrew the Bumbo faster than anticipated because the openings were too narrow for chubby legs. Encourage movement: No matter how cool your new chair looks, or what the company claims, it isn't going to teach your child how to sit — the muscles needed for sitting must be developed simply by using them. "You want to make sure your baby has plenty of free time away from their seat to learn to use their muscles and gain strength," says Dr. Hunter. Baby floor seats are safe when used correctly. Here's what you need to know about how to safely use a baby floor seat.Provide cushioned support: When your baby is able to hold themselves upright a little, prop them up on some cushions or a nursing pillow. Sit in front of them so you are available if they begin to tip (3).