Baby bathtubs are designed keeping in mind the needs of an infant, with contouring as well as anti-slip padding at just the right spots to make sure your baby doesn’t hurt herself in the process. These also provide an adequate amount of space for slightly older babies to play around in the water, making baths a fun process.
Choosing the right bathtub for your baby can be quite a challenge since tubs come in all shapes and sizes and with a good number of additional features. Depending on the age and size of your baby as well as her requirements, we’ve drawn up a list of the features you need to look out for when purchasing the right bathtub for your little one.
There is a large variety of baby bathtubs available on the market today. To help you take the right decision, here are a couple of points you need to keep in mind.
How much water can it hold?
The depth of the bath tub is an important factor to take into consideration while buying one. The tub should be such that after filling water upto a certain level and putting your baby into the tub, your baby should remain immersed to a good extent. A number of bath tubs are too shallow and hold lesser water than they should, making it inconvenient to bathe your baby well.
Does it have a drain at the bottom?
Certain bath tubs come with a drain along with a rubber stopper positioned at the base to ensure easy drainage of water after a baby’s bath. If a bath tub has no drain, it can be difficult to lift it up or tilt the heavy tub to the side in order to drain out the water. Hence, it is always advisable to buy a bath tub which has a drain along with an attached plug for ease of usage. This helps in drying it out easily and prevents water stains even with regular use.
Does it have soft/padded/contoured edges?
Babies tend to slide around a lot within the bath tub if the base and/or sides are not contoured or designed ergonomically with, say, a support for the hip or a head rest. It is always better to purchase a bath tub which has padding and anti-skid/anti-slip pads at the base and sides of the tub to prevent the baby from getting hurt in the water.
Is it foldable/collapsible/convertible?
This depends on your requirement. If you’re looking for a baby bath tub for the purpose of travelling while you’re on the go, it is better to opt for an inflatable or collapsible tub which takes up the least space and is easily portable. If not, solid and well-contoured convertible tubs are better suited for your baby for the purpose of their daily baths at home.
#1 The First Years Newborn to Toddler (Multicolor)
This Newborn to Toddler tub comes with an adjustable mesh sling to provide extra safety and support to your baby. A simple, one-piece ergonomic design for the deep tub also has a padded headrest for newborns.
Suitable for use in both single and double sinks, this tub is also equipped with form-fitting netting. This ensures extra safety for the infant while bathing. The built-in wash basin can comfortably have a growing baby sit up and play with toys on the toddler side.
This tub is designed for easy transitioning as the baby grows – a mesh hammock for a newborn, a comfortable bump for infants and a straight back side for toddlers to sit and play in the water. Quick water drainage through the temperature-sensitive drain plug and mildew-resistant non-slip pads are additional useful features.
This First Years Newborn to Toddler bath tub can be used for newborns up to babies weighing around 25 lbs.
Pros:
- Easy transitioning between newborns, infants & toddlers
- Simple one-piece deep ergonomic tub design
- Adjustable newborn mesh sling with padded headrest
- Quick water drainage through temperature-sensitive drain plug
- Built-in spacious wash basin
- Mildew-resistant, comfortable, non-slip pads
- Fits most single and double sinks
- Suitable for newborns as well as toddlers up to 25 lbs.
Cons:
- Relatively expensive
- No warranty
#2 Baybee Daffy Duck Baby Bather
This Daffy Duck Baby Bather from Baybee comes in three bright colours – blue, green and pink.
This baby bather is both spacious and yet compact in design. The back rest is adjustable and can be changed to three different positions depending on the comfort of your baby. The attached sturdy base makes this a stable product.
For extra comfort, both the headrest and leg rests are padded in nature, in addition to a soft mesh support throughout the body of the bather. A soft cushion for head support and anti-slip integrated soft feet are additional useful features.
Ideal for use both in sinks as well as bath tubs, this Baybee bather has a machine washable fabric cover for hassle-free cleaning. It can also be conveniently folded for storage which aids in easy portability. The bather could be a good option for giving your baby oil massages too or just as a simple recliner.
It is ideal for newborns and babies up to 6 months of age.
Pros:
- Adjustable back rest with 3 different positions
- Sturdy base for extra stability
- Dual usage – bather & recliner
- Spacious yet compact & foldable design
- Padded head rests and leg rests with soft mesh
- Anti-slip integrated soft feet for extra comfort
- Machine washable fabric cover
- Available in 3 different colours
- Can be used both in sinks & bath tubs
Cons:
- Suitable for babies only up to about 6 months
- Small in size; may be a bit cramped
#3 Intex Inflatable Rectangular Pool (Multicolour)
Intex is a well-known name worldwide in the field of above ground pools, airbeds, toys and the like for more than 40 years. This Inflatable Rectangular Pool is an easy to use product and can be fun for young kids.
With a soft inflatable base, this pool can be set up anywhere convenient, even on balconies and terraces in the sunny weather. The inflation and deflation processes are quite simple and not time-consuming at all. Once deflated after use, the pool can be easily folded up and stored taking up very little space.
An advantage of this economical spacious pool over other bath tubs is that this is suitable for relatively older kids as well and not only babies. Hence, it can be used both as a bath tub as well as a fun playing pool for kids.
The depth of the pool is also not too much, making it a safe option for toddlers to splash around in. The sides as well as bottom are adequately cushioned for protection and support. It is suitable for children upto 10-12 years of age.
Pros:
- Soft inflatable base
- Adequately cushioned sides & bottom
- Easy inflation & deflation
- Compact & easy to store when deflated
- Not too deep & safe to play in
- Dual use – bath pool & play pool
- Suitable for up to 10-12 year old children
Cons:
- No drain provided
- No air pump included with the product
#4 Mee Mee Compact Baby Bather (Light Blue)
With soft and cushioned seat edges to provide extra comfort to babies, this bather has a conveniently placed pillow for head support as well. The backrest is adjustable and can be either locked at the reclining position for younger babies or the sitting position for slightly older infants.
The machine washable removable head pillow and seat cover ensure hassle-free cleaning. The anti-skid base of the bather is designed in such a way to keep it stable on all flat surfaces.
Made up of durable and high quality non-toxic materials, this Mee Mee Compact Baby Bather is foldable and space-efficient, making it easily portable.A minor downside is that it is only suitable for babies aged less than one year.
Pros:
- Adjustable backrest with 2 lockable positions
- Soft & cushioned seat edges
- Pillow for head support
- Machine washable removable pillow & seat cover
- Anti-skid base for extra stability
- Made of durable non-toxic materials
- Foldable & space efficient; easily portable
- Available in 2 different colours
Cons:
- No belt or support to keep baby in place
- Suitable for babies upto ~9months to 1 year only
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