How To Find The Right Bathtub For Your Baby

There are a variety of baby bathtubs on the market, making it easier for you to handle a squirming infant. These portable bathtubs are contoured for comfort and made of soft, but sturdy, material. They are elevated at one end, and the water pools around your baby's bottom and not his head when you lay him in the tub. There are many models to choose from. These tubs provide a safe and appropriate place for bathing your baby. Some bathtubs have a slip-resistant padding allowing your baby to lie back in a semi-reclining position.

What To Look For in Baby Bathtubs

For your baby, safety is of primary concern to you. When buying a bathtub for your baby, look for:

• A smooth rounded contour material that is sturdy enough to hold the weight of your baby and the water.
• A padded slip-resistant bathtub seat reclined at a comfortable angle to support your baby.
• A plug at the bottom for easy drainage of water.
• Some tubs have a rounded crotch projection to keep your baby in a safer and more comfortable position.

It is safer to use baby bath tubs until your baby is old enough to sit up on his own. Using the adult-sized bathtub may be dangerous as he can bang his head on the hard surface or even slip out of your hand causing much worse harm.

There are many models to choose from, but this does not matter. As long as the tub holds water, your baby can have the time of his life.Some bathtubs for babies come with hooks for hanging up to dry and store. Some have suction cups at the bottom to enable them to be attached to regular bathtubs. To alert you if the water temperature is high for your baby, some tubs have drain plugs that change color. Tubs with mildew resistant pads are also on the market. However, you still need to prevent scum and mildew built-up by cleaning the tub after each use. \