These Baby Floor Seats Will Help Free Up Your Hands

If your baby can’t yet sit up on their own, and you’re looking to cross a few things off your to-do list, you need to get a floor seat. By using one of these floor seats, your babe can hang out in a safe spot, giving you a few hands-free moments to mix up their formula.

There's also a ton of variety to choose from — some floor seats feature toys and rattles in addition to full back support, while others include easy-to-clean trays for feeding sessions. Some baby floor seats are ideal for families that travel a lot, and others are better for use at home.

What to Consider

I spoke with pediatric physical therapist, Dr Bonnie Soto, PT, DPT, also known as "Milestone Mama" on TikTok, and she tells Best Products that these seats are great, but they're not an all day solution. She says that they're a "helpful tool for our convenience as parents. Like an extra set of hands." But that "Like any container toy they do not teach motor skills. If used too much they can actually impair them."

She stresses that your babies don't need a seat to learn to sit any more than they need a walker to learn to walk, that's all marketing. If you're giving your baby the assistance and freedom they need, these things will likely come on their own.

When you're buying a floor seat, Sato likes the Upseat, which was developed by physical therapists to keep babies in a safe position. But other than that, cost, materials, style, and accessories are going to be your biggest determining factor. Some are really neutral in their colors, designed to fit in with decor, and some are wonderfully juvenile. Some have trays, and some don't. Figure out what you want, and what you can afford, and you're good to go.

Check out these baby floor seats that'll give your kiddo a whole new view of the world. Just note that your child should be able to hold their head up without support, and make sure that the seat is safely placed flat on the floor. And of course, don't leave them in it unattended.

Our Picks

• Designed by Experts: The Upseat
• Ingenious Storage: Ingenuity Baby Seat
• Great for On The Go: Summer Pop n Sit
• Most Comfortable: The Original Hugaboo
• Spill Mat Attached: Fisher Price Sit Me Up
• Best Toys: Infantino 3-in-1 Seat
• Parent Favorite: Bumbo Seat
• Solid and Light: Little Tikes Floor Seat