Best Baby Bathtubs, According to Our Tests

Update: The Näpei Collapsible Baby Bathtub was recalled on Nov. 6, 2025, because the button battery used in the built-in thermometer can be easily accessed by young children, posing a safety risk. To remedy the issue, owners can request a free replacement battery compartment. For more information, see the CPSC’s recall announcement and read CR’s coverage of the recall.

Baby bath time is the perfect example of how new parenthood can be scary and joyful all at once. You’re tasked with washing a squirming, vulnerable infant in an environment of hard, slick surfaces. The first time you do it, they’re crying, maybe you’re crying, and everything seems challenging. But then one day, after you’ve both got the hang of it, your baby laughs and splashes—and an activity that used to be stressful transforms into a sweet ritual you and your baby can enjoy. (Maybe.)

Many new parents make bath time easier by investing in a bathtub made just for babies. They often come equipped with slings or seats for added support, rinsing or bathing aids, and other features such as comfort padding or nonslip grips.