I think this is a wonderful product.It would be a  great shower gift.The baby Bumbo seat is available in several colors.It provides a great alternative to a play yard or baby swing when Mom needs to do something without baby in her arms.Baby can sit in the Bumbo seat as soon as he can hold his head up on his own.  You should always use your Bumbo seat on the floor.Our son was born 2 1/2 months early.He is quite strong/mobile for his age and can almost get out of the Bumbo seat on his own.I would recommend that no one leave their child in the seat unless you are within reach. 8 on a 0-10 scale (because of color choices)