Customer Reviews

Safety 1st 4-In-1 Bath Station

5 star:		(138)
4 star:		(118)
3 star:		(81)
2 star:		(172)
1 star:		(526)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

I just received this 4-in-1 bathtub at my Baby Shower. My husband and I had not seen this tub when setting up our Registry-But we were impressed by all it said it offered...until we decided the next day to take it out of the box. The 'release buttons' were so hard to push down on to make the tub 'storage size' & I noticed they were cracked a little bit. The 'secure tabs' underneath the tub were confusing due to the diagram, but even when we did secure them, it takes a lot of tugging here and there. Finally, the sling, which seemed to be the selling point of this tub, will not SNAP into place. It sorta rests over the edge of the tub..not my idea of "Safety 1st!" I became frustrated with this tub after fiddling for 1/2 hour, put it back into the box and am thinking I will try to return it, even though I don't have a gift receipt :-(

First of all let me say the first time we used it, it leaked too.. HOWEVER... thats because it was not snapped togther properly. YOU MUST READ DIRECTIONS THOUGHLY before using. But on another note.. after it stopped leaking, I have found the tub to be okay for bathing (size, etc.) But tonight, I have found a major problem. The blue/green ring that can come out for older babies when put back for infant use (like the picture shows) hurt my baby tonight. He is 6 weeks and like all infants throws his hands around while laying on the sling. ( I use the sling the opposite direction so my babies head is not in the deep part of the tub) his fingers got caught under the edge of the ring... OUCH! We dont fold up for storage, because its too difficult to re-snap togther to prevent leaking. So, no, I would not recomed this product. Go simple and Soft.

70% of the time, the tub doesn't leak. The 30% that it does leak, however, is a fiasco. Here's how it happens: Once the tub is full expanded and the clips under the side are "clicked" into place (and yes, we did read the instructions) we fill the tub. Once we finish bathing her, we slide the entire unit forward just enough so that the drain hangs over the edge of the sink and let the water drain. It is at this point that by moving the tub, the suction cups stick to the counter and while moving the tub, it unhooks the clips and out come the waterworks....all over the hardwood floors. And let me tell you, it isn't easy to remedy this while holding a wet, squirmy baby. Mothers (and fathers) have far better things to do with their time than fiddle with the damn clips and mop up a huge mess. My husband, an MD and engineer says it is obviously incapable of maintaining a reliable seal. Look at it! Meanwhile, we're shopping for a different type of tub. We cuss too much using this one.

I registered for this tub and received it as a gift, THEN I read the online reviews! I was very skeptical about using the tub, but a friend of mine told me that she used it for two of her kids and loved it. I was set on trying it. The first time we put it together, it did leak, but it was our fault; we didn't hear it click. We figured out how to snap it into place, and it works so great! We haven't had a problem since. Our 4 week old loves bathtime. The sling is the perfect angle and is just the right length for him. The water does NOT leak, the suction cups are great and I don't worry about it shifting at all. I would DEFINITELY recommend this to anyone, just make sure it snaps!

I received the bath station as a gift at my baby shower. I had put it on my registry thinking it was great to have tub since I could use it until my son reached his toddler years. At first I had to figure out how to assemble the tub which took me a little while to do, because it was so hard to pull together. After I used the bath station it was fine for a couple of uses (about six times) then all of a sudden water started leaking from the tub from the sides now I have to go and buy a new one. I recommend you do not buy this product.

I read everyone else reviews on this tub and I can assure it is NOT as hard to assemble as everyone is complaining about!! Yes it needs to be assembled because it is too long to fit in the box. I keep mine in the extended position and to get it that way took all of 5 seconds. I don't know why everyone is having trouble, using two people, taking 15 minutes, breaking nails, re-reading directions etc. To me it wasn't that hard. It is a GREAT tub to use from the day my daughters cord fell off. She used the sling when she wasn't able to sit up but now she can sit up on her own. The suctions on the bottom work great, maybe a little too great, cause it's hard for me to get it out of the big tub when I'm done! The width of the tub is perfect for my daughter to hold onto the sides while sitting. It is definitely big enough for her to be in for another few months and she's 7 months now!

We got this tub as a gift before our baby was born. We had put it on our registry and were thrilled to receive it. The sling worked great in the kitchen sink for the 1st 3 weeks and then we moved to using the sling inside the baby tub in our bathtub which worked great for about a month. Now we have scrapped the tub altogether and Mommy takes a bath with baby. Our daughter is long for her age and by the time she was 4 months old she was banging her legs, feet and knees on the baby tub. We tried moving onto the sitting position with the safety bar in front of her, but it was impossible to clean all of her in this position. We never had trouble with leaks however as some have complained. Overall, skip this and go with an inexpensive newborn sling for the first few weeks/months according to your baby's size and then opt for a non-skid bottomed bath (one of those foam thingies that baby can sit on without skidding around-they cost around $6) for baby to recline in if you don't want to bathe with your baby. We find that if Mommy bathes with her, she gets all of her crooks and crevices much cleaner and has a blast also. In a month or so she'll be stable enough to sit without slipping and won't need Mommy's support.