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429 of 440 found the following review helpful:
 The only tub to buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't get anything else!! Aug 10, 2003
By Sarah R. Balch
A friend of mine suggested this tub because of the "hammock feature." Your baby is cradled in a "hammock" that attaches to the tub, making it super easy to bathe your newborn. The pads in the tub are soft and they are mold-resistant. It fits in any sink you put it in, single or double, and it will save your back, not having to bend over your own bathtub. I also like how it has a built in bath caddy to put baby's shampoo/soap/toys/washcloths whatever. My only two complaints are that the plug DOES NOT change color when water is too hot. When we used those little floating rubber ducks that have the word HOT on the bottom that turn white when the water is too hot, the plug didn't turn white. One day I filled it with scalding hot water (without my baby in it, of course) to see if it would change color and it didn't. I guess it doesn't matter anyway since you should ALWAYS check the water temp before putting your little one in it, but I thought it would have been a cool feature had it actually worked. My other complaint is that is is bulky and big and if you live in a little house like we do there is no room for it. However, I would still not recommend any other tub but this one.
206 of 210 found the following review helpful:
Top Tub Jul 30, 2003
By Bookratt
"bookratt"
The included sling was perfect when my baby was newborn, the inclined side was great from 2 to 5 months and now that he's 5 months and sits up with support, the seat side works great, too. Lots of room for my 27" inch long baby to kick and splash (I just started putting the tub on the kitchen floor with a towel underneath and let him splash as much as he wants). It fit great in our single sink when he was smaller, too. The insides and edges are smooth, and the "spongy" pads inside help with slippage; I keep my hands on the baby at all times, but when you're rinsing a wiggly baby's hair, holding on to him one-handed, you'll appreciate this feature. I only wish the "fresh water" basin was bigger or that there were 2, one at each end.
98 of 98 found the following review helpful:
 perfect! Oct 02, 2002
I wasn't sure when I was looking at tubs, but I'm glad I got this one. I used the sling for the first 2 weeks to sponge bath my 5 pound preemie, and despite his size, I felt that he was very secure, he stayed put. For those a little nervous about bathing a baby at first, (like my hubby) the sling is adjustable, so you can loosen it add a little more water, and use it for a regular bath. The drain plug warns if the water is too hot, which again is good for the nervous new parent. Now 2 months old, I use the infant, slanted seat side, and it works well for us. the padding reduces slipping. I also like the space to hold clean rinse water or bath supplies. The only thing they may want to add is a hook to hang this to dry, which some have. Otherwise, it's perfect and cheap. Some may be attracted to a few tubs that are bigger, but I think the size is perfect. It's roomy enough but not so big that the baby can "escape", or to mane the baby feel insecure. It's also easier to store than those monster tubs, too.
83 of 83 found the following review helpful:
Perfect newborn to infant tub... Oct 26, 2002
By S. O'Brien
"morgayne2"
We originally weren't going to buy a baby tub, thinking that we would be able to bathe our son in our kitchen sink. But we changed our minds when we saw this tub. Our son was 9lbs at birth (and yes, I had him all natural!), fitting perfectly into the mesh sling. I liked how the sling held him comfortably in the water without me or my husband having to hold onto his floppy body the whole time. Now that our son is 4 months old, we don't use the sling anymore. The reclining position seems to work just fine. He enjoys kicking his feet and flailing his arms to slpash the water. The sides of the tub are smooth so he doesn't hurt himself at all. The non-slip inserts keep him where he's supposed to be with a minimum of repositioning. The plug in the bottom makes it extremely easy to empty. Also, we will leave the plug open and let water from the tap run into the tub so that the water in the tub doesn't get too soapy for rinsing. There's a section at one end where you can put clean water, washclothes or whatever strikes your fancy. The tub also fits very securely over single or double sinks. While it's kind of big/bulky, this tub's many convenient features more than make up for its size. We can see using the tub for a long time.
77 of 78 found the following review helpful:
Makes bath time happy time! Mar 18, 2004
By DTK
Here's a tub that makes both baby and parent feel secure at bath time.
We got this tub about two years ago for our son. We used it for about a year with him. Now we are using it again for our newborn daughter.
This tub has two outstanding features. First, the hammock holds a newborn or infant snugly. This makes the baby feel secure and gives you the ability to have a hand free. Thus, it's possible for one person to bathe the baby solo without worrying that the baby will fall into the water.
Second, because the hammock has adjustable straps, it can be raised or lowered. This allows you to have baby out of the water for a sponge bath prior during the first few weeks when they're not supposed to be submerged. Once their cord stub falls off, you can lower the hammock so that they are in the water as little or as much as you want.
As the baby grows, you remove the hammock. Baby can lie against the inclined side until he or she has the strength to sit up. Then, once sitting well, they can use the straight-backed side. Because the tub is small, it's easier to keep baby upright even when they haven't mastered sitting up. Also, another advantage over a bath seat that goes on the floor of the bathtub is that this little bath doesn't require so much water to fill, making bath time simpler and quicker.
Some reviewers have complained that the tub does not drain completely when you open the drain plug. This is absolutely true; however, I think the drain plug is merely intended to drain out the vast majority of the water -- which it does -- so that you can turn the tub over to rinse it and drain it completely. Without this drain feature, the filled tub would be incredibly heavy, making it nearly impossible to turn over to pour the water out (not to mention the mess you'd probably make trying to dump all that water down the sink!).
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