Safety 1st 4-In-1 Bath Station

by Safety 1st

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 16.8 x 24 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds
• ASIN: B00004D3EU
• UPC: 052181164057
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,179 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #75 in Baby > Bathing & Skin Care > Bathroom Safety
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,035 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

More than just a bathtub, the 4-in-1 Bath Station offers a variety of features that make this tub appropriate for several stages in a baby's life cycle. First, the tub's sling can be attached to a sink to cradle a newborn during a sponge bath. In addition, the sling mode can be utilized within the tub itself once baby has graduated to tub baths. An ingenious swing-out bath ring converts the tub into a bath seat once baby sits up on his own. Ultimately, the tub (without the sling or bath ring) works as a full-size toddler bathtub. All in all, this makes for a cleverly designed product that will be convenient for many bathing scenarios. --Jane Snyder

Product Description

This innovative bath station works with four stages of your child's growth, from newborn to toddler. In Stage One, the bath sling fits easily into your sink, and in Stage Two, the sling can support your baby in the tub. In Stage Three, the bath ring supports a sitting baby in the tub, and in Stage Four, the Bath Station becomes a regular tub for your toddler. Features an easy-release drain plug and folds easily for storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We love it!, August 7, 2002

By 

Lady Xanthe "ladyxanthe" (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Safety 1st 4-In-1 Bath Station (Baby Product)

I got this without reading the reviews. (That happens rarely, but in this case I'm glad.) We were using the "4 Stage Bath System" by First Years and were thinking there must be something better out there. A fellow new mom recommended this one to us and we're glad she did! We like this one!

We opened it up, read the directions (they are both on the tub itself and in the short pamphlet), and set it up. No problems! It doesn't leak, our baby loves it, and we all have great fun!

We now use the sling. To respond to another reviewer's comments: it doesn't matter that the sling fits in the "deep end" because his waist-to-head is on the sling--and you the parent still controls the depth of the water.

We found that the baby tub stays put, it's big enough for baby to fit in without bumping various parts of himself (like the other one we had), and the sling angle is high enough we can get some water in there without submerging him and low enough he isn't constantly sliding down.

If you're looking for a baby bathing system to use in your tub, that will allow you to be right there next to your baby and that will grow with your baby (and you're not averse to reading directions), I personally would recommend this one.

63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought it in spite of bad reviews. Love It!!, June 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Safety 1st 4-In-1 Bath Station (Baby Product)

I read many bad reviews about this bath station and how people could not "lock" the tabs into place. Well, I thought I would try it out anyway. I liked the idea that I did not have to buy 3 separate pieces as my baby grew. It took me about 15 minutes to extend the tub and "lock" it into place, which is longer than we would all like. It was frustrating trying to do it by myself, but it was worth it. It didn't hurt it is just a little awkward trying to pull and lock at the same time. All in all it is worth the trouble.

It was great as an infant sling to bathe, I love the whole tub thing and my little girl is now sitting up in the tub ring. I did have to put a little non slip piece in the sitting area of the ring because it is a little slippery. She loves it, I love it! It could use a little inprovement but all in all I would recommend if you have a little patience.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok tub but I will get a different one next time, August 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Safety 1st 4-In-1 Bath Station (Baby Product)

The tub was a little difficult to assemble and I have just left it together.

The sling was great for the first couple months but it stopped snapping into place and now it just slides around... I have to constantly move it back in place so my son doesn't slip down.

I have always used the tub across my kitchen sink or in the big bath tub so I haven't had a mess but I do know that the tub will leak if the water level gets too high.

My biggest complaint with the tub is because of all the parts there are many cracks that don't always dry out and can get moldy.

I will never use the seat part of the tub... the underside of the plastic is a bit rough and that is the side that would be near my son's skin.

The only reason I gave the tub 3 stars is because I have used it every night for 6 months and it has done the job. I will be throwing it out in another month or so when my son moves into the big tub and will get a less fussy tub for my next child.