Customer Reviews

The First Year's Infant To Toddler Tub with Sling

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4 star:		(173)
3 star:		(73)
2 star:		(41)
1 star:		(27)

 

 

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.

The included sling was perfect when my baby was newborn, the inclined side was great from 2 to 5 months and now that he's 5 months and sits up with support, the seat side works great, too.

Lots of room for my 27" inch long baby to kick and splash (I just started putting the tub on the kitchen floor with a towel underneath and let him splash as much as he wants). It fit great in our single sink when he was smaller, too.

The insides and edges are smooth, and the "spongy" pads inside help with slippage; I keep my hands on the baby at all times, but when you're rinsing a wiggly baby's hair, holding on to him one-handed, you'll appreciate this feature.

I only wish the "fresh water" basin was bigger or that there were 2, one at each end.

I wasn't sure when I was looking at tubs, but I'm glad I got this one. I used the sling for the first 2 weeks to sponge bath my 5 pound preemie, and despite his size, I felt that he was very secure, he stayed put. For those a little nervous about bathing a baby at first, (like my hubby) the sling is adjustable, so you can loosen it add a little more water, and use it for a regular bath. The drain plug warns if the water is too hot, which again is good for the nervous new parent. Now 2 months old, I use the infant, slanted seat side, and it works well for us. the padding reduces slipping. I also like the space to hold clean rinse water or bath supplies. The only thing they may want to add is a hook to hang this to dry, which some have. Otherwise, it's perfect and cheap. Some may be attracted to a few tubs that are bigger, but I think the size is perfect. It's roomy enough but not so big that the baby can "escape", or to mane the baby feel insecure. It's also easier to store than those monster tubs, too.

We originally weren't going to buy a baby tub, thinking that we would be able to bathe our son in our kitchen sink. But we changed our minds when we saw this tub. Our son was 9lbs at birth (and yes, I had him all natural!), fitting perfectly into the mesh sling. I liked how the sling held him comfortably in the water without me or my husband having to hold onto his floppy body the whole time.

Now that our son is 4 months old, we don't use the sling anymore. The reclining position seems to work just fine. He enjoys kicking his feet and flailing his arms to slpash the water. The sides of the tub are smooth so he doesn't hurt himself at all. The non-slip inserts keep him where he's supposed to be with a minimum of repositioning.

The plug in the bottom makes it extremely easy to empty. Also, we will leave the plug open and let water from the tap run into the tub so that the water in the tub doesn't get too soapy for rinsing.

There's a section at one end where you can put clean water, washclothes or whatever strikes your fancy. The tub also fits very securely over single or double sinks.

While it's kind of big/bulky, this tub's many convenient features more than make up for its size. We can see using the tub for a long time.

Here's a tub that makes both baby and parent feel secure at bath time.

We got this tub about two years ago for our son. We used it for about a year with him. Now we are using it again for our newborn daughter.

This tub has two outstanding features. First, the hammock holds a newborn or infant snugly. This makes the baby feel secure and gives you the ability to have a hand free. Thus, it's possible for one person to bathe the baby solo without worrying that the baby will fall into the water.

Second, because the hammock has adjustable straps, it can be raised or lowered. This allows you to have baby out of the water for a sponge bath prior during the first few weeks when they're not supposed to be submerged. Once their cord stub falls off, you can lower the hammock so that they are in the water as little or as much as you want.

As the baby grows, you remove the hammock. Baby can lie against the inclined side until he or she has the strength to sit up. Then, once sitting well, they can use the straight-backed side. Because the tub is small, it's easier to keep baby upright even when they haven't mastered sitting up. Also, another advantage over a bath seat that goes on the floor of the bathtub is that this little bath doesn't require so much water to fill, making bath time simpler and quicker.

Some reviewers have complained that the tub does not drain completely when you open the drain plug. This is absolutely true; however, I think the drain plug is merely intended to drain out the vast majority of the water -- which it does -- so that you can turn the tub over to rinse it and drain it completely. Without this drain feature, the filled tub would be incredibly heavy, making it nearly impossible to turn over to pour the water out (not to mention the mess you'd probably make trying to dump all that water down the sink!).

My 6 week old loves her tub time! The thing that first attracted me to this particular tub was the infant cradle/sling. It is a machine washable netting complete with headrest that extends the length of the tub. It is great for those beginning sponge baths and continues to be useful as your little one learns to completely control their head and neck. No more bathing with one hand as you try to keep the baby upright with the other hand. This tub also has an added safety feature, a drain that begins to turn white as the water gets hotter. This makes it so much easier to gage wether the temperature is too hot for your precious baby. There is also a spot on the front of the tub where you can sit baby bath, washcloths, etc. I am so happy with our decision. This is a wonderful tub and I would recommend it to anyone.

My dd is now 5 months old and we are still using this tub. I wasn't sure I would get a baby tub b/c a friend said she only used hers twice. Well, I'm glad I did! I selected this one after reading online reviews. It fits nicely in our kitchen sink which puts it at a good heighth to avoid back strain. It is nice sturdy plastic with no leaking (as fold up ones do), and no mildew on pads. The infant side has a little curve to it, so if baby splashes the water just rolls to the other side of tub, not out. The drain is very nice to have in the bottom, plus it turns white if water is too hot. The sling was great for sponge baths in the beginning, it really cradles baby so YOU feel better. I haven't used the toddler side yet b/c she can sit up, but I think she may outgrow it before I can do that anyway.

I got this bathtub as a baby shower gift and began using it as soon as baby's cord fell off. I loved the fact that I didn't have to hunch over the tub which hurts my back, knees, elbows and gets me all wet in the process. The tub fit right over the sink and was so convient!! The sling worked great and when baby got a little bigger we just used the reclining infant position. Then at about 4 1/2 mo, I started disliking this tub. My baby was finally mobile enough to enjoy the splashes she could make but, she would slide down the recline and I felt that the bump in the middle, which is supposed to be like a little "seat" to hold her place, was very uncomfortable on her back. I was constantly either holding her in place (which the bump is supposed to do), or pushing her up so that her butt sat in the "seat." The bump doesn't work to keep the baby from slipping and sliding all over the tub, especially after the baby discovers the job of splashing. I tried to use the toddler side of the tub, but, she looked so uncomfortable! She couldn't quite sit up on her own so she would lean on either side of the tub. On to another tub....Overall, I liked this tub enough in the first couple of months to recommend it. After baby starts kicking/splashing in the tub though, I wouldn't recommend it.

I really like this tub so far. My son is only two weeks old so I haven't been able to submerge him completely in water. The little sling has worked well for his quick lil baths. I had a hard time picking out a tub. This one caught my eye because of its depth and versatility. I also like the drain plug and tempature guard. I don't believe any bathtub or sling should free your hands but this one does secure the baby so it's not so hard on you to keep them in place. I would suggest this product to any new parent.

I would like to add this tub fits on your sink so you can bathe baby right over the kitchen sink. This helps keep you from bending over so much. pretty neat idea!

I got the First Years 4 stage bathtub at my baby shower and I didn't really like it. As soon as he could be submerged he would slide and wriggle all around the tub. It didn't hold much water and he could splash most of it out anyway. The adjustable leg broke after a few uses. I just got this tub and used it for the first time today and Zach and I both LOVE IT! It's sturdy, holds lots of water, has the handy butt bump to help him sit up and it's not at all slippery where his little back lies. I HIGHLY recommend this to any new parent, I wish I had got it from the start![.]