Skip Hop 235465 Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Baby Bath Tub, Blue

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Second, the Munchkin has a carry handle at the top, making it easy to pick up, carry around, dump out, and hang to dry. A comprehensive step-by-step guide with instructions on how to give your baby a first bath can be found at the bottom of this article! The Munchkin White Hot inflatable duck is one of the most popular baby bathtubs for over 10 years running, and for great reason. Other than that it's a great baby bath and the adjustable sling is fantastic to change bathing positions from newborn onwards.

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The back wall has non-slip padding, and the front wall has a drain plug that works well for quick emptying.Note that this baby bathtub was recently rebranded from Shnuggle to the Beaba by Shnuggle Baby Bathtub, and now offers some additional colors and styles. At 3 feet long and 21 inches wide, it’s bigger than any other tub we tested, and nearly the size of a regulation bathtub. First, because it is not a larger plastic tub, babies tend to outgrow it after about 6 months or so. First, there are the type of tubs that fit into your kitchen sink, assuming your sink is large enough to accommodate the tub.

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Our versatile bathtub grows with baby through three stages and is the only baby bath tub you'll ever need. However, I am disappointed with having only used the bath for 2 months the mesh seat has black mould spots. You can also wipe down the plastic sides of the bath with no problem and the mesh sling dries quickly, reducing the likelihood of developing mold or mildew.

Written by Jenni Gritters, a journalist with a decade of experience covering home, outdoor and parenting topics. Bathing isn't just about getting clean, it's also a great sensory experience for infants, and many parents agree that it can be a soothing part of a bedtime routine. Finally, we mentioned that it uses a bit of grippy padding along the back, which we really liked, and it's worth mentioning that it's mildew resistant, which is a nice touch. The bottom of the tub itself is textured, and it has a hump in the middle to form a little seat for baby's bum to rest into, with just enough of a hump to keep them upright and stop from sliding forward. Your baby is probably squirmy, and your heart might jump a bit each time their small face gets close to the water’s surface.

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Well, unlike the First Years, it doesn't have any grooves on the bottom to help it fit into or onto a kitchen sink. A bath should only last about 5 minutes or so, so once you've washed and scrubbed any trouble spots, you will want to start rinsing your baby off. If I’m spending this much on a baby bath, I’d like to not have a big ugly sticker on the side of it. Our baby found the plastic to be less comfortable than other options he tried, and the insertable sling (meant for small babies) tended to slide around, which made us worried about stability for a newborn. Well, the good news is that the duck is just as fun and durable as it ever was, and we love the new inclusion of the convenient drain plug.Our team of product experts thoroughly vet every product we recommend to help you cut through the clutter and find what you need. A baby bathtub helps you soothe and clean your baby safely and easily, and we found several great options! Like the Puj Tub, it’s portable and easy to fold up, if you’re traveling or headed to someone else’s house.

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I make sure to wash the whole thing after a couple baths so that nothing molds, including the mesh which I remove from the tub and wash. Other parents have noted that the bath is useful for non-bath time, to give their baby a place to sit in the house. I’m Jenni Gritters, a journalist with a decade of experience writing about all things health and science.When washing the hair, we suggest keeping one hand on the forehead while you slowly pour water down onto the head and hair, with it dripping off the back of the head. Finally, you can remove the sling entirely and use it as a flat-bottom tub for babies over 6 months of age who are comfortable sitting without support. Four overlapping petals make for a great contour to support your baby, and make it versatile enough to expand and contract to fit different size sinks. Out of the box, we found that it was lightweight and high quality, and likely small enough to fit in our kitchen sink.