Best Baby Bathtubs, According to Our Tests
Four moms, five babies, 12 tubs—and a few clear winners
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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.
How to Choose a Baby Bathtub
By the time I got around to adding a baby bathtub to my registry, I was zonked with decision fatigue. How different can baby bathtubs really be? I wondered as I scrolled through reams of online reviews before picking the tub with the highest Amazon star rating at the time (the Fisher-Price 4-in-1). I’m lucky I was happy with my choice because there’s a wide variety of baby bathtubs out there, and many factors may influence whether one is right for you.
Here are some questions to ask before you hit “Add to Cart.”
Where do you want to bathe your baby? Many parents bathe their newborn in a sink or in a tub on a countertop, where they might feel more in control. Later, when the baby gets bigger, it may be more convenient to situate the baby bathtub in the big tub. I bathe my baby girls in a tub on the bathroom floor next to the big tub, but we started on the kitchen countertop.
As you shop for a tub, remember that not all of them will fit in your sink or on your countertop. Weight also matters. A heavier tub will be more challenging to maneuver when filled with water, so if you plan to move the tub after filling it, you may want to look for a lighter model.
How long would you like to use a baby bathtub? When you’re holding a newborn in the palm of your hand, it may be difficult to believe that one day your tiny baby will graduate to a big tub. But it’s going to happen. Some tubs are designed just for the newborn phase, while others will take you through toddlerhood. One perk to having a tub that can accommodate a growing child is that you can use it longer—and potentially get more for your money. I hope to use our baby bathtub for a good while, but other parents may be eager to dispense with a bulky one and get their bathroom storage back as soon as possible.
How much do you want to spend? Let’s face it: The baby bathtub you choose isn’t likely to become a family heirloom, but it’s something you will use regularly. I probably wouldn’t make it the splurgiest purchase on a baby registry, but it’s worth splashing some cash on a baby bathtub that’s durable and safe.
What’s your bathroom storage situation? Most baby bathtubs are bulky, so you might want to crunch the numbers on your bathroom’s square footage before you make your pick registry-official. We tested tubs that break down into more compact shapes for storage, tubs with a hook or handle for hanging, and tubs meant to be left out and admired. Consider what works best for your home.
What features will make you feel more secure while bathing your baby? Bathing a tiny baby can be hugely intimidating, so think about what features will make you feel more confident handling your baby in the bath. Parents of newborns may prefer a soft sling or seat to a hard plastic basin. Maybe you want a tub with padded siding or nonslip surfaces to help keep baby in place. Maybe you’d like the added reassurance of a built-in thermometer. Confidence is key when it comes to a stress-free bathtime, so pick a tub that helps you get there.
What features will make setting up, taking down, and cleaning a bathtub easier for you? Bath time comes at the end of a long day in my house; it’s the final hurdle before bottles and bed. That means having a bath that’s next-to-effortless to set up, take down, and clean is a must for me. The last thing I want to do after putting the girls to bed is spend precious minutes wiping down and drying a bathtub. (But maybe that’s calming for you! To each their own.) When shopping for a bathtub, consider your tolerance for fussy setup processes and complicated cleaning routines, and purchase accordingly.
Types of Baby Bathtubs
For more information about the different types of baby bathtubs and which options and features are right for your family, check out CR’s Baby Bathtub Buying Guide. But for now, here’s a quick dip in the water:
Basin Tubs
A basin tub is a smaller, baby-friendly version of your big bathtub that can be used in the bathtub or a large sink, from the newborn stage until your baby outgrows it. It’s usually designed with one reclining end for babies who need support and a flat-bottomed, rounded end for babies who can sit up and play. Many tubs also have molding along the bottom to help keep the baby in place, as well as padding along the sides for comfort. Some come with slings or seats for extra support. Most of the baby bathtubs reviewed below are this type of tub.
Seats and Slings
Designed for newborns and up, bath slings and seats allow you to use your sink or bathtub as a basin while offering support for your baby. They’re particularly good for small spaces because you don’t have to store an entire basin.
Sink Inserts
These are designed specifically for bathing newborns in the sink, and most can only be used until babies are able to sit (about 5 to 6 months) or they outgrow the insert.
Inflatable Tubs
Like a pool toy but a bathtub, inflatable tubs are marketed for travel because they collapse down to fit in a suitcase. But they take time to inflate and deflate, and CR’s safety experts don’t recommend them, warning that they may collapse unexpectedly.
Safety Considerations
All baby bathtubs sold in the U.S. must meet a federal safety standard that ensures they’re safe for use. It requires compliance with ASTM F2670, a product safety standard developed with input from companies, regulators, and consumers that addresses factors like a tub’s size, design, and materials. Here are the other safety considerations to keep in mind when buying or using a baby bathtub, according to experts.
Look for features that prioritize safety. “Parents should prioritize tubs with stable, wide bases that resist tipping, nonslip interior surfaces, and external bottom grips, smooth, rounded edges without pinch points, proper head and neck support for newborns, and secure drainage systems,” CR’s Kapoor says.
Avoid certain extras. According to Kapoor, parents should avoid tubs with mechanical features that can create entrapment risks and tubs with small detachable parts that pose choking hazards.
Secondhand is okay, but older products may not meet safety standards. Nancy Cowles, a product safety advocate and former executive director of Kids in Danger, says it’s all right to buy a secondhand baby bathtub, but parents should double-check to make sure it was manufactured after October 2017, when the latest safety standards went into effect.
Safety features are nice, but they’re never a substitute for an attentive caregiver. “It may seem counterintuitive,” Cowles says, “but you also don’t want a tub to feel so safe that it gives you a false sense of security. Drowning can be silent, and it can happen in minutes.”
Farida Kwaji, MD, a pediatric urgent care physician, founder of Uwa Postnatal Care in Atlanta, and mother of three, agrees. “People underestimate drowning,” she says. “Babies can drown in 1 to 2 inches of water.” She urges parents to use a tub appropriate for their baby’s age and developmental stage.
Monitor the water temperature. “Babies are not tiny adults,” says Kwaji, noting that they have thinner skin layers and are therefore more temperature sensitive. “Set your water thermostat so that it maxes out at 120° F to prevent burns. The bath temperature should be around 95° F to 100° F. Dip your elbow in the water, and if the water feels too warm for the soft skin on your inner arm, then it’s too warm for your baby.”
Cowles cautions parents against putting too much trust in a thermometer. “Not all thermometers are accurate,” she says. “There isn’t a better judge of temperature than your own elbow.”
Know your bathtime safety basics. Before putting your baby in the bath, make sure you have everything you need within arm’s reach. That way, you won’t be tempted to take your eyes off your child during bathtime. Practice “touch supervision” by always keeping a hand on your baby in the bath until they can sit independently. If you’re wrangling more than one child, keep in mind that you shouldn’t ask an older sibling to watch the baby, even just for a minute.
“Bathing children at the same time may be more efficient,” Kwaji says, “but it does increase the chance of accidents. A good general rule is to bathe the baby separately until they can sit up on their own.” You can also establish co-bathing rules, such as no standing in the tub and no touching the faucet.
Keep it clean. Rinse and wipe the bathtub after use, and hang or store it in a place where it can dry thoroughly. (Some tubs come with a hook for just this purpose.) Keep in mind that immediately after a baby’s bath might not be the best time to do this. After all, you’ve got a squirmy, freshly washed little one on your hands. But after, say, brushing your teeth for bedtime, give the tub a quick rinse with clean water and hang it up to dry, or store it upside down inside the big tub to drain.
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Best Baby Bathtubs
Pros
- “Sit-Me-Up” insert for babies who are still a bit wobbly
- Comfortable sling for newborns
Cons
- Seat insert can be challenging to remove at first
- Aesthetically blah
The Fisher Price 4-in-1 Sling ’n Seat Tub is a workhorse model with four configurations designed to adjust as your baby grows from the newborn phase into toddlerhood. The basin has a wide end for toddlers and a narrow, reclining end for babies who need more support. A hard plastic “Sit-Me-Up” insert can be added to the wide end for additional seated support. A nylon sling stretches across the tub to cradle your baby during the newborn phase. The tub fits in most sinks and adult bathtubs and has a drain for easy emptying and a swivel hook for storage. Fisher-Price also throws in a couple of accessories: a cylindrical container and a whale-shaped cup for rinsing.
I selected the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling ’n Seat Tub for its relatively reasonable price and near-perfect online reviews. I’ve been using it since the twins were born and I have few complaints. We used the sling right up until the time of this testing, when the girls were about 6 months, and I was forced to admit they’d outgrown it. I clung to it because I liked the way it cradled the babies in the bath, and it was easy to remove, wash, and hang to dry after use. I needn’t have feared, however, because when we upgraded to the “Sit-Me-Up” insert, the babies really started to “get” that bath time can be fun.
The basin is light, which is important to me as I fill it in the adult tub and then heave it over the side to bathe the babies on the bathroom floor. This setup works better for me. I appreciated that the tub came with accessories for rinsing; these never even occurred to me as I was building my registry. The tub is easy to clean and hang-dry. My only quibble is that aesthetically, it’s not my favorite. The hard plastic feels dated and has started to look worn with use.
Pros
- Durable construction
- Multistage design for babies up to 2 years old
Cons
- Tub may be too wide for smaller babies
- Difficult to get baby into and out of tub in seat configuration
The Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub is designed for use from the newborn phase through toddlerhood. It comes with a “smart sling,” which clips to the back of the tub and can be adjusted for depth based on your baby’s age and comfort level—shallow for newborns and deeper for babies ready to splash around. When your baby grows old enough to sit, the sling can be converted to a seat with leg holes and a stabilizing bar. As your baby reaches toddlerhood, you can remove the sling entirely and use the basin by itself. The sling is machine-washable, and the bathtub comes with an easy-release drain, nonslip feet, and a swivel hook for hanging.
Our tester, CR’s Ashita Kapoor tried this tub with her 5½-month-old in the Phase 3 seated position, which Frida recommends for babies between the ages of 6 and 9 months. Kapoor thought the basin was well-made; it felt durable, and it didn’t slip around during use. But while she liked that her baby could grow with the tub, she felt it was too wide for a 5.5-month-old. Most notably, the leg holes in the seat proved to be tricky. It was challenging to get her baby into and out of the seat single-handedly because his legs tended to get tangled in the holes. And once in the seat, the baby’s diaper area was difficult for her to clean.
Pros
- Whimsical design
- Light construction
Cons
- Multiple online reviews note that the sling is prone to mold unless diligently cared for
- Shape makes storage more challenging
- Difficult to remove sling clips
All is “whale” with the Skip Hop Moby 3-Stage Bathtub With Sling. This beluga-shaped bathtub is designed to accommodate babies up to around 6 months and up to 25 pounds. The mesh “smart sling” attaches to the head of the whale and can be adjusted by depth at the sides of the tub, higher for full-body support or lower for seated support. When your baby is ready to sit unassisted, it can be removed. The tub has a drain plug and a swivel hook for hanging.
While some parents may be charmed by the tub’s whimsical design, Kapoor wasn’t impressed by its atypical shape. It made the tub more difficult to store, and she thought it took up too much space in her shower. Otherwise, the tub seemed stable, and the mesh smart sling adequately cradled her son. The sling itself was a bit challenging to unclip when it came time for cleanup. This could pose a problem down the road; many online reviews say that the sling can grow mold if not washed and dried properly.
Pros
- Attractive, minimalist design
- Basin can be repurposed for storage
Cons
- Heavy
- Could use more padding at top and sides
Lalo makes design-conscious products for parents who prize a minimalist vibe. Available in ”coconut” and “sage,” The Bath Tub is intended for babies up to 12 months and can be used as a storage bin after your baby outgrows it. It comes with a firm, plastic, angled insert with foam backing designed for newborns and infants who need support while bathing. Once your baby is sitting upright, the insert can be removed. Both the insert and the basin have drains.
Two of our testers tried out The Bath Tub, but one didn’t get past filling it with water. Once the tub was filled, Kapoor found it too heavy to maneuver into position for bath time–and at 9 pounds, it was the heaviest tub we tested. Kapoor also felt uncomfortable putting her baby on the hard plastic insert.
Our second tester, Lacey Browne, a visuals editor at Consumer Reports, already owned The Bath Tub. When she set up her registry, she knew she wouldn’t have any space to store a tub, so she wanted one that looked nice when left out. Lalo’s appealed to her design sensibilities, and she also liked that it could later be repurposed as a storage container.
While bathing her active, water-loving 9-month-old, however, Browne discovered that The Bath Tub’s form was more impressive than its function.
“Its sleekness means it’s a bit slippery if your child is standing and adventure-seeking like mine is,” she said. She also mentioned that it made a scary sound when her baby hit his head on the side of the tub (though he was unfazed). A bit more padding along the edges and the top might make for a safer experience.
That said, she liked how secure and stable the tub is. It has two sturdy handles that are helpful for moving it around, and its smooth material makes it easy to wipe down and keep clean.
Pros
- Slip-free silicone basin
- Collapses for easy storage
Cons
- May be too big for newborns
- Pricey
Oxo is mostly known for its intuitively designed kitchen tools. The Oxo Tot line brings that functional-first ethos to baby products, and the Oxo Splash and Store Bathtub is no exception. Featuring a narrow side for cradling newborns and infants, and a wide side for older babies, the Oxo tub can accommodate children up to 18 months of age or 25 pounds. At the center of the tub, there’s a built-in support post to help keep your baby in place. A dual-release drain is accessible to adults even when the baby is in the tub. The basin is made of nonslip silicone, and it collapses from a height of 9.3 inches down to 4.38 inches for storage.
Browne balked at first when she read some reviews that claimed the support post was “not ideal” for boys. Fortunately, she found that this was not her experience. Instead, she thought the Oxo was the best tub for her water baby. The silicone basin provided enough friction so that her son didn’t slip and skid whenever he attempted his bath time acrobatics. She liked that the tub had a narrow end and a wider end that her baby could grow into, but said that parents of newborns might feel a little at sea in a basin this size.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
- Easy to clean, dry, and store
Cons
- Only intended for babies up to 6 months or 20 pounds
- Must fill entire adult-sized tub with water to bathe baby
The Angelcare Soft Touch Baby Bath Support is made for babies under 6 months of age. It’s not so much a tub as a one-piece mesh recliner meant to be placed inside a larger tub filled with water. After use, it can be wiped down and hung to dry.
Oriene Shin, a Consumer Reports product safety advocate, tested the Angelcare Soft Touch Baby Bath Support with her 6-week-old newborn. She found it very easy to use. She filled her tub so that the water came up to her baby’s hips when she lay him on the support. The angle and length of the support were comforting; she kept her hand on him but never feared he would slip too far into the water. The bath support felt stable and secure during the bath, but it did move around the tub a little when the baby wasn’t in it.
Shin particularly liked how easy this product was to wipe down and store. “Living in a smaller home means we don’t have much space for storage,” she said. ”I like that I can hang it out of the way and I don’t have to worry about multiple parts.”
Pros
- Fun for babies who like to splash
- Helps keep parents out of the splash zone
- Cool design
Cons
- No swivel hook for hanging
- Considerably deeper than other tubs, which can be anxiety-producing for caregivers
Just when I thought all baby bathtubs looked pretty much the same, the Munchkin Sit and Soak Dual-Stage Tub arrived on my doorstep. At 15 inches high, the basin is considerably deeper than the other tubs I tested, and its round, cylindrical shape is also different from the typical oval tub design. Designed for newborns to 12-month-olds (although it may be a bit snug as your baby approaches 1 year), the tub has a padded slide at one end that slopes gently, with a bump at the center of the basin for support. Parents can use the fill line printed on the side as a guide for how much water to add. The tub comes with a drain and a handle for hanging.
While the depth of the tub allows for more water, with the Munchkin Sit and Soak tub, I found that the water got deep a bit too fast for my personal comfort. I probably put a little too much water in there the first bath: It came up to waist-height on both babies, and their lower halves were fully submerged. Baby A loved having a little extra H2O to splash around in; Baby B, however, wasn’t so sure. Her posture isn’t the best, and she peered so inquiringly into the basin that I worried she might dive in. I wouldn’t recommend this tub for parents of newborns.
I’m not sure that the tub delivers on its promise to keep baby warmer during bath time, but it definitely keeps mommy drier! The high sides make life in the splash zone a little less wet. The tub is easy enough to clean, but storage proved problematic. I prefer to have a hook for hanging as opposed to a handle because we hang the bathtub off the shower rail. We ended up storing it in the big tub, which isn’t ideal. I liked the look of this tub; it feels cool and modern. I got it in gray, but I would have preferred it in the bright blue pictured on the Munchkin site.
Other Baby Bathtubs We Tested
Pros
- Can store long and flat or short and compact
Cons
- Unclear age limit: The box reads 0-12 months, but elsewhere the brand says 0-36 months
- Packaging instructions are difficult to read
- Not cute
The Näpei Collapsible Bathtub is advertised as a travel tub. According to the manufacturer, it can be collapsed to a thickness of 2 inches or folded to be shorter and compact. The tub comes with an adjustable cushioned insert intended for newborns to 12-month-olds. When your baby is able to sit independently, the insert can be removed, and they can sit in the basin. The tub is equipped with a thermometer, a drainage hole, and detachable feet.
Browne found the setup only somewhat intuitive. Because the instructions that came in the box were in tiny print, she had to turn to the images on the Amazon listing to make sure she got it right. The tub itself was stable and secure during use; she appreciated the rubberiness of the basin’s material, which made it feel safer for her son to clamber around in. While she wouldn’t travel with the tub, she did think that the storage capabilities made it a great fit for someone who wasn’t bathing a baby on the regular, like a grandparent or other secondary caregiver.
As CR’s visuals editor, she was quick to call out the tub’s less-than-inspiring design, saying it had “the aesthetics of a mop bucket.” She also said that while the flexible storage options were great, users would need to be careful to make sure the tub has fully dried before storing it to prevent mold growth over time. And though she didn’t use the cushion insert while bathing her son, Browne did attempt to set it up but found that it didn’t fit the basin well.
Pros
- Baby is bathed in a fresh stream of clean water
- Easy-to-read built-in thermometer
Cons
- Expensive
- Newborn insert isn’t secure, which may be a safety concern
- Requires constantly running water
The 4moms Cleanwater Tub provides a constant flow of clean water for your baby’s bath to make rinsing extra easy. For the tub to function as designed, however, you need to run a faucet during the entire bath. The water goes into a reservoir that empties into the basin, pushing the dirty water out through a side drain. There’s a battery-operated thermometer attached to the reservoir to allow caregivers to monitor the water temperature. The tub has an insert for cradling newborns and a sloped end to support infants, and, once your baby can sit, the tub can be moved to an adult tub so that your baby can play securely. The tub also comes with three drains and a cup for rinsing.
Shin found the 4moms tub easy enough to set up, but when it came to bathing her newborn in it, she had some qualms. The newborn insert lay at a shallow angle, putting her baby’s head uncomfortably close to the water’s edge. It also shifted and slipped during use. The three drains didn’t stay adequately plugged, which caused the tub to drain more quickly, exposing her baby to air. The tub also requires constantly running water to function, which feels wasteful.
The tub didn’t fare much better when it came to cleaning and storing. Lots of nooks and crannies meant that it took a while to wash and wipe down. It’s also a big piece of equipment, so it took up a lot of space in Shin’s bathroom.
The one thing she did like? The thermometer. It was easy to install and read, ensuring that the water stayed within a safe and comfortable temperature range for the duration of the bath.
Pros
- Flexible sling made for easy bathing
- Built-in showerhead for rinsing
Cons
- Complicated setup
- Not easy to clean and store
- Showerhead overcomplicates the experience
The First Years Rain Shower Baby Spa Tub is a multistage tub designed for use from the newborn to toddler phases. The “soft-feel sling” cradles newborns and can be removed when the baby outgrows it. One side of the tub has an incline to support babies who aren’t sitting upright yet, and the other has a flat bottom for bathing toddlers. The defining feature of the tub is a showerhead with a built-in brush for scalp massages. It has a rotating shower arm, which allows parents to direct a gentle spray around the baby or use the handheld showerhead for full control. The tub comes with a built-in tray where you can keep soap and bath accessories, and a freshwater tank for the showerhead, which must be filled for bath time and is connected by a battery-operated pump to the showerhead.
The initial setup took Shin about 15 minutes—and it wasn’t intuitive. Putting together the showerhead pieces and pump system required some trial and error; the hose can be unwieldy and challenging to align in the water tank. She also had trouble fully clipping the showerhead into the shower arm, which made it difficult to remove with one hand during the bath and was at risk of falling out on its own onto the baby. The multipart system also meant that it was more difficult to break down, clean, and store. The water pump and tank needed to be fully dry, and Shin couldn’t be sure that the showerhead had fully dried after use. The tub and sling, however, were easy to wipe down and hang to dry.
The sling turned out to be the tub’s best feature. Its soft, flexible fabric made it easy for Shin to wash her newborn. She could easily reach his back and bottom, and the sling was soft to the touch. Shin liked that she could use the showerhead to gently rinse her baby, but ultimately she felt that the feature was more trouble than it was worth.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Has an accessory tray
Cons
- Sling too small for tub
- Feels a little flimsy
- Too wide for smaller babies
- No hook for hanging
This tub looks strikingly like the Fisher-Price model, but there are some key differences between the two. The Sure Comfort tub has a nylon sling for the newborn phase, after which your baby graduates to the reclining end of the tub. When they can sit up, they transition to the wider end. There’s a bump at the center of the basin to help hold your baby in place, as well as padding along the incline and in the toddler seat. The tub comes equipped with a drain and an accessory tray.
At first glance, I thought I had accidentally gotten a double order of the Fisher-Price tub. But then I spotted the differences: more contouring along the sides of the tub. There’s a seat and then about 2 inches of additional space on either side, and a tray for bath accessories. The plastic is flimsier. When I clipped the sling to either end, it stretched taut. Even though at this point my babies had clearly outgrown the sling stage, I don’t think I would have been able to use it were they still newborns; it would be like bathing them on a trampoline. My girls are still working on their sitting skills, so I tried out the narrow, reclining end of the tub first. Both leaned to the side in a way that made me feel uncomfortable. For the next bath, I flipped to the wider end, reasoning that the incline may have encouraged a more lackadaisical approach to bathing. But the listing occurred on that end as well. I missed the Fisher Price insert, which narrows the tub to fit smaller babies and supports them as they learn to sit.
Because of the contouring, the tub has a lot of nooks and crannies, which makes it a little more difficult to clean. I also missed having a hook to hang it to dry. Our baby bathroom doubles as a guest bathroom, and, as we usually have a grandparent around to help, it’s a pain to have to store the baby tub in the big tub. Furthermore, I’m not a fan of the all-gray aesthetic. I know that it’s gender-neutral, but really, all colors are gender neutral. I did, however, appreciate having the accessory tray. My babies have started to get teeth, so we do a little brush session during bath time, and I appreciate having a nonfloor place to put items that go in their mouths (though let’s face it—everything is going in their mouths these days). The First Years Sure Comfort tub is about half the cost of the Fisher-Price Sling ’n Seat tub, and I’d say that it’s about half the quality as well.
How We Tested Baby Bathtubs
Four testers evaluated a total of 12 bathtubs, with each of them trying three different tubs. Our testers were all parents of babies ranging in age from 6 weeks to 9 months old. Some testers bathed their child single-handedly, while others had help from a partner or caregiver. Each tester tried each tub at least three times, paying special attention to its safety, features, and ease of use.
The Testers
- Lacey Browne, a visual editor at CR and mom of a 9-month-old at the time of testing
- Ashita Kapoor, associate director of product safety at CR and mom of a 5½-month-old at the time of testing
- Laura Murphy, a baby product testing expert and mom of 6-month-old twins at the time of testing
- Oriene Shin, manager of safety advocacy at CR and mom of a 6-week-old at the time of testing
Our testers considered a number of factors, including:
How easy is the bathtub to set up, take down, and store? Testers noted how long it took to assemble the tub and fill it with water.
Features and usability, including how easy or challenging it was to wash a baby in the tub.
Safety, including stability, pinch points, positioning features, and whether the tub seemed easy to tip over.
How long until the baby outgrows the tub? This includes literally outgrowing it—if the baby is too large to fit in the bathtub comfortably—and if the weight limit or age grading are suitable only for a limited number of months in the baby’s life.
How easy is it to keep the bathtub clean and dry?
How does it look? A baby bathtub takes up a bit of space, so it’s a plus if it’s cute.
