5 Best Baby Bathtubs: A Review

Until your baby and you are comfortable using the regular tub, a baby bathtub is one way to ensure the baby is safe and clean. Squiggly and slippery babies can be tough to take in the bath with you so a baby bathtub can be a good step towards that ultimate goal. Although you must always watch your baby carefully even with a baby bathtub, it can make things easier for you and help your baby adapt to the idea of taking a bath. There are 5 main types baby bathtubs: infant bath seat/cradles, standard baby bath tubs, contoured baby tubs, washpods and inflatable tubs. In this review of best baby bathtubs, the best model of each category is highlighted and detailed:

#1 Best Baby Bathtub: the Infant Bath Seat or Bath Cradle
Munchin White Hot Safety Baby Bath Cradle

An infant bath seat or cradle is small and designed for newborns and babies up to 6 months old. The seat allows the baby to safely get wet and washed and can be used in sinks, on counters or with you in a regular bathtub. The Munchin Safety Baby Bath Cradle comes with a safety disk for water temperature. White means watch out the water is way too hot for baby, blue means go ahead and get wet-the water is safe. The cradle fills and drains quickly. Price ranges from $8.99-$12.99.

#2 Best Baby Bathtub: the Standard Baby Bathtub
4Moms Cleanwater Infant Tub

In this style of baby bathtub, the baby generally lies down in a flat tub for easy washing. The 4Moms Cleanwater Infant Tub is designed for newborns to 6 month old babies (under 25lbs). The dirty water drains out while the clean water comes in for an easy and cleaner washing routine. The built-in thermometer is colored code for quick and easy analysis. Blue - not yet- too cold! Green - all aboard - the water is ready! Red-as in red hot - don't put the baby in yet! Price hovers around $40.

#3 Best Baby Bathtub: the Contoured Tub
Primo Eurobath Baby Bathtub

Contoured tubs are designed to fit to the shape of your baby to prevent slipping and sliding. Primo Eurobath Baby Bathtub goes beyond that with dual usage design permitting it to be used with newborn babies to 24 month old babies. At one end, the baby can lay down but the legs and arms will be supported so the baby won't slip around. At the other end, the older baby can sit up enjoy playing and bathing in a fully supported environment. This baby bathtub also features a built in drain and is the largest tub on the market. Price ranges from $25 to $35.

#4 Best Baby Bathtub: Washpod
Prince Lionheart Washpod Bath

A washpod looks like a bucket but what it does is help the baby sit in a fetal position. It simulates the womb as the baby can easily and naturally sit in the warm water covering more of their body than in the other models. This style became popular in Europe and is now gaining momentum in North America. Price is around $25.

#5 Best Baby Bathtub: Inflatable Tub-blow up
Summer Infant Newborn-To-Toddler Inflatable Tub With Sling

An inflatable tub is great for traveling as well as for putting inside your existing tub for a safe and comfy bath area. The sling makes the tub useful for washing newborn babies but the tub itself is large enough for toddlers as well.