this tub is the ONE!
Save yourself the time and energy looking for a baby bath tub and head straight for this one. I'm so happy with this tub that I find myself making more time for bath time with my baby! First of all it's just so darn cute. But seriously here are my top reasons for loving this tub:
1) For the infant stage no sling to mess with. Although a sling sounds nice and hammocky you won't miss it. Sling issues from my experience include sagging baby suspended over the nice warm water not actually in it! Hard bumps for baby's tender back or bottom. None of those issues here!
Instead of the sling it's much simpler...baby's back rests against the soft oval padding you see in the picture. Baby is kept from sliding down into the tub by a removable ledge which leaves more of baby actually comfortable and IN the water with legs free to move and kick which makes bath time more fun and enjoyable! By the way it will take a little muscle power (not a bad thing) to remove the ledge when baby can sit up.
2) For the 6+ months stage or when baby is sitting up remove the ledge you have a basin large enough for baby to sit comfortably and play without knees knocking against the edges yet it's not so large that it takes up too much space or baby feels insecure. I also like the depth. It can be filled with enough water without having to be filled to the brim.
3) It comes with a perfect little accessory: a baby whale strainer that is (a) cute (b) functional (c) fun toy. First of all this baby whale is just adorable. Secondly it's very useful during the infant stage especially if you're not using the kitchen sink sprayer. Simply scoop up water and allow it to flow through the strain holes to rinse baby or tickle baby. Lastly when baby starts grabbing it becomes FUN for him or her. Curiosity cause and effect those lightbulb moment looks. Just priceless and again it's so simple.
4) It fits in the kitchen sink perfectly. It also works on the counter top since it has non-skid type material underneath -still use common sense and stay beside baby & tub. It fits in the bath tub as well. So where ever you want to use it the tub should work.
5) Price - this tub is the best value AND quality I've found. Many other tubs cost more but they have features that don't live up to expectations.
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The BEST Bath Tub!
We didn't realize just how much our daughter loved the water before we had this tub. It makes bathtime so much fun! We especially love the freedom that this tub offers. The unique molding cradles the baby safely while allowing both of your hands free to bathe. I had tried other tubs which were so much more difficult to manage. One arm was always tied up with supporting the baby- very tiring as she sqirmed vigorously. Also I am amazed at the ingenious design. No matter how our daughter splashes she stays firmly safely reclined. The deeper section allows her the freedom to kick and truly enjoy the water. At first I had teased my husband for picking out the largest and most expensive tub. He thought that it looked like a little baby spa. And I thought where are we going to store it? But this is only a minor drawback. The advantages far outweigh any difficulty of size. Actually we will be able to use the tub longer since our daughter won't outgrow it for quite some time. We think that it makes a great indepensible gift for any parent. A definite must for any Water Baby!
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The only tub to buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't get anything else!!
A friend of mine suggested this tub because of the "hammock feature." Your baby is cradled in a "hammock" that attaches to the tub making it super easy to bathe your newborn. The pads in the tub are soft and they are mold-resistant. It fits in any sink you put it in single or double and it will save your back not having to bend over your own bathtub. I also like how it has a built in bath caddy to put baby's shampoo/soap/toys/washcloths whatever. My only two complaints are that the plug DOES NOT change color when water is too hot. When we used those little floating rubber ducks that have the word HOT on the bottom that turn white when the water is too hot the plug didn't turn white. One day I filled it with scalding hot water (without my baby in it of course) to see if it would change color and it didn't. I guess it doesn't matter anyway since you should ALWAYS check the water temp before putting your little one in it but I thought it would have been a cool feature had it actually worked. My other complaint is that is is bulky and big and if you live in a little house like we do there is no room for it. However I would still not recommend any other tub but this one.
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