Hellobee

Charlie’s recent antics in Olive’s tub got me to thinking about baby bathtubs! Charlie used a First Years Infant to Toddler Tub with Sling until he was about 8 months old, when he wanted to stand up during his baths. We then transitioned him to the One Step Ahead Secure Transitions Inflatable Tub, which enabled him to sit or stand. Finally around 14 months we got a bath mat and transitioned him to the regular tub. I can’t wait until Olive is old enough to take a bath with Charlie at the same time!

Here is our roundup of the best baby tubs!

1) 4moms Cleanwater Collection ($89) – The one thing that I hate about baths is that you’re sitting in your own dirty, soapy water! When I take a bath, I always rinse off with the shower afterwards. 4moms, the company behind the Origami stroller and the Mamaroo Swing, has designed a tub to be used with running water, so that your baby is always sitting in clean water. It also comes with a spout cover that has a thermometer on it, so you always know the water temperature. At $89 it’s the priciest tub on our guide (but probably the coolest).

2) First Years Infant to Toddler Tub with Sling ($15.99) – We used this tub for both Charlie and Olive and have been totally happy with it. The sling is great for supporting even the tiniest newborns.

3) Primo Infant Bath Seat ($12) – Suction cups hold this bath seat secure to your sink or tub. It won’t last as long as the other baby tubs, but it’s easy to use, easy to clean and as affordable as it gets!

4) Leahco Bath Pad ($19.99) – We started off using this as a bathtub alternative for Charlie. It’s a great little pad to give a sponge bath! It also floats in the bath water, and you don’t have to worry about dealing with a slippery plastic tub. Eventually we used it as a lounger — it was actually one of our most used baby items! We also had the Boppy lounger, but vastly preferred this because it was flatter. Charlie laid on this on top of our kitchen table for the first couple months of his life.

5) Tummy Tub ($38.50) – This bucket like tub is designed to be similar to the mother’s womb, so that baby feels safe and warm. It’s very popular in Europe, and can be used from birth on up.

6) Munchkin Inflatable Duck Tub ($11.59) –  This is an awesome transition tub when your baby doesn’t want to lay in an infant tub anymore, but isn’t ready for the regular bath tub yet. It’s also great for travel, and who doesn’t love ducks?

7) Primo Eurobath ($24.95) – This is one of the most popular baby bathtubs out there because infants can lay down, while older babies can sit up. The only reason I didn’t purchase this tub was because it’s huge! It does however have a hook if you have the storage space to hang it.

8) Ginsey Rubbermaid Bathmat ($16.40) – Once Charlie was was ready for the regular bathtub, I got a large bathmat. It’s a good idea to have a bathmat even if you’re using a transitional inflatable tub. You have to remove this everyday however, otherwise you’ll eventually find mold and mildew on the bottom.

9) Easywalker Flexibath ($39.90) – This is great tub for babies and toddlers that can sit up. I’ve often felt that we wasted so much water filling our tub for little old Charlie. This tub is stylish, collapsible, and the perfect size for your little tot.

10) PUJ Tub ($39.99) – The PUJ is a foldable tub for young infants designed to be used in your sink. I tried one out with Olive, but I preferred a regular infant tub which allowed more of her body to be covered in water. But this is a great option for those who have limited space, and I know many moms who swear by it!

11) One Step Ahead Secure Transitions Inflatable Tub – ($19.99) – Once Charlie was pulling up to stand in the tub around 8 months, we knew we had to get another tub. Charlie really loved this tub (warning baby butt nudity), and we traveled quite a bit with it. One time we even bathed him in the living room in it for fun!

Which infant tub did you use?