You waited 40 weeks to bring your new bundle of joy home, and now it is time to embark on a new journey into parenthood. Bathing is typically one of the first things a parent wants to do with their new child. While it is best to substantially limit bathing in the first few months due to dry skin, the first bath is a precious memory held close by many parents.
There are many choices for the best baby bath tub for newborn infants. In fact, you might have trouble deciding which one to pick. Some of them are not designed correctly for newborns, while others can last from newborn infant stage up throughout their first year of life.
Do You Truly Need a Baby Bath Tub?
Parents on a budget may wonder if they truly need a baby bath tub. After all, generations ago, parents just washed their children in the sink. You can still go that route. The benefit of a bath tub is that it gives the proper support for an unstable newborn. If you had a cesarean section and bending over is hard, you can set it up on the top of a kitchen counter for easy. Best of all, most bath tubs don’t cost an arm and a leg, and you can reuse them throughout all of your kids.
Length of Time You will Use it
Something to consider is how long you can use the baby bath tub. Some kids outgrow it by six months old, especially if they are sitting up well on their own. At that age, many babies are ready to sit in the tub with a bit of water and happily splash about. However, there are ones that are designed to last even longer. Or, you could put your baby in the kitchen sink at that age!
Extras to Consider
Truly, purchasing a baby bath tub isn’t that hard compared to other investments you are about to make. However, here are a few things to consider.
- Storage: If you live in a smaller space, you want a tub that is easy to storage and doesn’t take up an enormous amount of room. Ideally, they will include a hook to hang the tub from your shower rod or hook on your door.
- Material: Of course, anything that comes in contact with your baby should be made with safe materials. Avoid phthalates, lead, PVC and BPA at all costs! The foam or mesh should be comfortable for your child and not cause any discomfort during bath time.
- Draining: To reduce the risk of mildew or mold growing, the tub should be easy to drain. You want all of the water removed to keep a clean environment for your baby.
Type of Baby Bath Tub for Newborn Babies
- Sink Inserts: These are a flexible tub that fits right into your kitchen or bathroom sink. Instead of bending over the side of your tub, parents comfortably stand up during bath time. Most of these are easy to store because they aren’t rigid. They can fold or hang up if you have limited storage space. However, babies will definitely outgrow the insert between four and six months old.
- Standard Plastic Tubs: When you think of a tub for newborn babies, chances are your mind goes directly to these. They are plastic and sit directly in your tub or sink. Sloped interior props up the baby. However, if you want bells and whistles, these are relatively straightforward.
- Tubs with a Hammock: Sometimes, those plastic tubs come with a hammock. Because babies are unable to support themselves, companies add a hammock so parents can have access to both of their hands when washing their baby. The sling cradles your baby in a comfortable position. Other tubs feature slings as well! Overall, it is something many parents appreciate.
- Luxury Baby Tubs: If you want more luxury and style during your child’s bath time, there are baby tubs that take it to a whole new level. Some have spa jets that circulate the water, bubble machines, a mini shower head and so much more. If you are willing to pay the price, your baby can have a spa-like experience while bathing.
Our Favorite Choices for the Best Baby Tub for Newborn Children
Blooming Bath Lotus
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If you want a sink insert that is comfortable and adorable, the Blooming Bath Lotus is one of the highest rated choices on the market today!
Why We Love It
The Blooming Lotus is made with a soft and plush material that cradles your new child. Comfort is a major factor in why this tub scores so well with parents. Shaped like a flower, parents love that it makes for a fantastic photo experience. However, the company chose this design for good reasons. The flower shape is able to form to most sink shapes with ease. The petals provide the perfect head support for your child while the towel-like grip of the material prevents your baby from sliding down during bath time. When you are done for the day, parents can hang it to dry on the bathroom door or put it in the machine washing and dryer.
What Parents Should Know
The most important thing that parents should remember is the Blooming Lotus is meant for babies 0 to six months old. Once your child can sit up independently, they should transition to a different bath tub. Also, while the shape does conform to most sinks, it won’t work for a large sink such as a farmhouse style. It works best in a smaller kitchen or bathroom sink.
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub
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Parents who want a budget-friendly baby tub that transitions for older infants love The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Tub. Voted as the Best Bath Tub by BabyCenter’s Mom Picks in 2014, it is easy to see why it is a best-seller.
Why We Love It
The tub has a deep, ergonomic design that holds your child during bathing. A mesh sling with a padded headrest gently cradles your newborn while bathing. The netting allows the parent to be hands-free during bath time. As your child grows up, parents can remove the insert and sit the child in the tub. It has a slanted back for infants to rest against. A bump on the button of the tub stops your baby from sliding around.
Later, you can set your toddler directly into the tub for splash time. There are plenty of reasons to like the Sure COmofrt Deluxe such as the mildew-resistant pads added to the tub and the built-in basins for toys and supplies. At the bottom of the tub, there is a drain plug for convenience.
What Parents Should Know
Yes, the reviews are stellar for this baby bath tub, for good reasons. There aren’t too many negatives to consider. However, parents rarely are able to use this for an actual toddler. By the time your child is independently sitting and ready to play, there isn’t enough space for them to enjoy bath time thoroughly. It is designed for children up to 25 pounds. Also, it is too broad to fit into a kitchen sink, so you will need to bend over the bath tub or set it on towels on your kitchen counter.
Angelcare Bath Support
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One thing that many parents don’t like about a plastic tub is that your baby has to sit in dirty, used water the entire time. The Angelcare Bath Support ensures your child’s hygiene is maintained with a constant flow of clean water during the whole bath time.
Why We Love It
Angelcare created an entirely unique product that is lightweight and budget-friendly. It creates a comfortable seat for your baby during bath time with durable and soft material. The sling is mold resistant and totally hygienic. On the bottom of the bath tub, Angelcare added anti-slip grips, so it won’t move around your tub.
The goal of the Angelcare is to allow a constant flow of water around your baby throughout the bath while providing the ultimate support. The material is designed to hold babies up to six months old with a maximum weight capacity of 30 pounds!
After bath time, parents just have to rinse off the bath support to keep it clean and mildew free. The material allows it to dry quickly if you hang it up with the built-in hook. It is a portable choice with a convenient handle. You can take it from place to place with you.
What Parents Should Know
While the overall size of the Angelcare Bath Support is small, parents without a lot of space might not want a bath tub that isn’t easy to store. It will take up space. Another consideration is how much water you need to use in your bath tub. If you have a larger kitchen sink, this would be perfect, but you have to fill up with your bath tub quite a bit to get enough water around your newborn to keep them warm. Many parents feel this is a downfall and wasteful.
Primo EuroBath
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Parents with more space or who want a tub that lasts longer than six months rave about the Primo EuroBath. With over a thousand positive reviews, parents are going crazy over this bath tub that lasts from birth up to two years old! Yes, you read that correctly!
Why We Love It
The Primo is a uniquely shaped bathtub that stops babies from slipping under the water. A contoured back provides support for your child’s arms, legs, and back. It is an extra-large tub, bigger than any others on our list, measuring 36 inches long by 21 inches wide by 9 inches deep! Parents can bathe their child in two different positions. Infants, from 0 to six months old, can sit in the reclining position. Toddlers, six months up to 24 months old, can sit up on their own.
The extra-large design is loved by parents with only showers in their home. It can be hard to figure out how to bathe your child and how to give them enough space to play. The Primo Eurobath keeps your baby warm and gives them enough room to splash around until they are two years old!
Best of all, you can trust the quality of the product. It is made in the USA with the high-quality standards set by Europe. There is no BPA, PVC, Phthalate or Lead in any parts of the product.
What Parents Need to Remember
The biggest negative to this tub is also the positive – the size. If you are low on storage space, you are going to struggle to figure out where to keep this huge baby bath tub! Also, while the design is fantastic, small newborns may still slide about until they grow a bit larger.
Skip Hop Moby Bath Smart Sling 3-Stage Bath Tub
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Skip Hop was inspired by the great tale, Moby Dick, to create a whale shaped bath tub for infants. It is a versatile tub that grows with your child through three stages.
Why We Love It
The Skip Hop Moby is the only tub you need for your baby. It features three stages. The sling locks into two different, ergonomically comfortable positions. It provides higher, full-body support and a lower seated support. The mesh is dual layered and has a soft edge that cradles your child from head to toe. As your child grows, the sling adjusts to create a comfortable seat that supports a child learning how to sit independently. Once your baby sits all by himself, just remove the sling, and your child can play in the spacious bath tub without any uncomfortable, plastic bumps.
There are other impressive features that parents love. The non-slip grip on the bottom stops the tub from sliding around during bath time. A convenient swivel hook was added so, after bath time, you can hang the tub on the shower head or off your bathroom door! Best of all, Skip Hop used no PVC or Phthalate to create their infant bath tub.
What Parents Should Remember
Just like a number of our other products, the size of this tub makes it harder to store. While it definitely isn’t as large as the Primo, The Moby isn’t small. If you are low on space, it could pose a challenge. Also, younger infants still, even with the additional stages, may find that they slump over or slide down in the cushion.
Puj Tub – The Soft, Foldable Baby Bath Tub
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Voted on the BabyList Best of 2016, the Puj Tub is a uniquely designed baby bath tub loved by parents. While it is on the higher end of prices, there are plenty of impressive features to the tub that makes it worth the money.
Why We Love It
The Puj Tub is created with soft and sturdy foam that cradles your infant inside of a sink. You can use it in a kitchen or bathroom sink; it forms to fit a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Puj recommends a sink 14 inches 12 inches x 6.5 inches deep to be the ideal sink, but their support team offers help determining if it will work for you. The soft material protects your child from the hard, cold sink so they are happy and warm during bath time.
Parents are hands-free while bathing their newborn! The material is a closed-cell foam, so it won’t absorb water. It is naturally mold and mildew resistant. Parents have no trouble keeping it clean when not in use. All you have to do is hang it flat!
There are many reasons why parents score this so highly. It is a must have for c-section moms who aren’t able to comfortably bend over a bath tub. The Puj doesn’t require a significant amount of water, and it is easy to store. It hangs or folds flat, making it an excellent choice for parents who travel or who have a small bathroom.
What Parents Should Remember
There are two major concerns when it comes to the Puj – the sink size and your child’s age. It won’t last too long. Once your baby sits up independently, it is time to transition to a different bathing location. Also, while it does conform to various sink sizes, it won’t fit everything. It is important that parents take the time to measure their sink prior to purchase to make sure this choice works.
Fisher-Price Precious Planet Whale of a Tub
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Our next choice for the best baby bath tub for a newborn is by Fisher Price. They are experts when it comes to baby products, and their Precious Planet Tub is one of the highest rated choices on the market!
Why We Love It
Parents can use the Precious Planet for newborns and older infants. Some are able to use it with their toddlers. It can fit over the top of double sinks or inside of your traditional bath tub giving your baby a safe place to bathe. It features an adorable whale design that adapts to the growth of your child. The contoured infant insert allows parents to use this tub with their newborns. As your child grows, you can remove the insert and allow your child to splash around and play! It is a deep basin.
There are a lot of nice features to the Precious Plant. It has a soft grip, non-slip foam, so your child stays in place. The bottom of the bath tub features a drain so the water can be let out easily.
What Parents Need to Know
This bath tub is designed for babies up to six months when using the insert. If you remove the insert, you can use it with a toddler up to 25 pounds. Many parents love the design of these types of tubs, but toddlers don’t necessarily get enough space to play. They are more likely to want to be inside of your actual bath tub. Also, the plastic bump on the bottom of the tub can be comfortable for kids!
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling N Seat Tub
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Fisher-Price creates another top seller in the world of baby bath tubs! Their Sling N Seat provides four different modes for your growing child.
Why We Love IT
There are four stages designed to grow with your child. The first stage features a soft, mesh sling that cradles your newborn during bath time. The second step removes the sling and adds a “baby stopper” insert that puts your child at a gentle recline on a soft foam surface. The third stage features a Sit-Me-Up support that helps unsteady sitters stay up comfortably while parents wash them. The fourth step removes the sitting support, so your child has room to play.
When you are done with the tub, Fisher Price Sling N Seat is easy to drain and dry. A provided hook allows you to hang it on a shower rod or the door. Parents with small bathrooms love how easy it is to store this tub!
What Parents Need to Know
Overall, the reviews are solid for this tub. One thing that parents note is the drain plug is harder to access than other choices. This isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker; it is just something to keep in mind before purchase.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of choices for the best baby bath tub for a newborn. This list doesn’t even name all of the options on the market! It is important for you to think about your family and lifestyle. What are features most important to you, as a parent?
You want a product that is easy to use. If you don’t like to bend over the bath tub, a sink insert is an ideal choice. If you want a tub that grows with your child, a plastic tub could be the best option. Luckily, none of these choices cost more than $50, so you won’t break the bank no matter what you pick!
As we conclude this discussion on X, remember that there’s a wide array of options available to suit every family’s unique needs. Parenthood is a journey filled with discovery, and by embracing the diversity of options, you can find the perfect fit for you and your little one, and in this case you can consider exploring the comprehensive list below for additional recommendations. Happy parenting!
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