Did You Buy a Baby Tub?

8 Responses for "Did You Buy a Baby Tub?"

1. Lori S February 8th, 2012 at 6:43 am 1

   We had a hand-me-down baby tub given to us, but we never used it. Instead we used a baby bath sponge (something like this: http://www.summerinfant.com/Products/Bathing/Accessories/Comfy-Bath-Sponge.aspx) — also a hand-me-down. For the first month or two we just put the sponge on the counter next to the kitchen sink and poured water over / sponge-bathed the baby. Later on we put the sponge into the regular tub. That worked great for us and was small and easy to store in comparison to the unwieldy baby tub.

   I also know moms that skipped the baths altogether and used a waterproof baby carrier/sling to take their infants into the shower with them (only after the umbilical cord had fallen off.)

2. Melanie February 8th, 2012 at 8:06 am 2

   I am just a few weeks from baby # 3 and I have done many methods of bathing. We have used the kitchen sink but if using a sink I prefer the bathroom sink when they are NB to maybe 3 mo. or so (my babies are only 5 pounders at birth though). You can easily put them into warm water with a washcloth under them to add a softer layer against their skin and you can keep a good hold and support under their neck and head. Then we move to the tub. I have a baby tub insert with wire frame and mesh fabric…works just fine in your regular tub…the sponge mentioned above would be great too. Or you can simply put a towel under them for comfort. I personally find that all the baby gear is totally overrated. How much storage space do you have? How much do you want it overflowing with things you only use a month or two?

3. Larisa February 8th, 2012 at 4:29 pm 3

   I wish I’d thought of sponge baths! We did use the infant tub we were given at our baby shower–for a whole year, as my son was scared of the “big” tub. In fact, we then moved up to a toddler tub we bought at IKEA (one that had no built-in supports at all) and he used that till he was 3 and finally conquered his fear. We handed down the baby tub and I currently use the toddler tub for hand-washing or as a spare tub for carrying laundry out to the balcony to line-dry.

   As for storage, at the time we had a clawfoot tub so the baby tub fit easily between the end of the tub and the wall.

4. JD February 8th, 2012 at 5:40 pm 4

   We registered for the Puj tub, but haven’t gotten it yet. Still, I’ve heard of a lot of good reviews for it.

5. Lauren February 9th, 2012 at 2:24 pm 5

   Since he was three weeks old, I’ve just gotten into the regular tub with my son for bath time. Dad undresses him while I prep the bath, and then dries and and gets him ready for bed while I have a quick soak on my own. So we all get some calming baby bonding before bed time.

6. Kristin February 11th, 2012 at 12:24 pm 6

   I got one of those infant/toddler tubs off Craigslist for $5. I love having the tub because it requires little water to fill (much less than the big tub) and is easier & cleaner than my kitchen sink. I would never buy one new, though, since I found plenty of options on Craigslist (and I don’t even live in a big city, so I imagine there are even more options in the bigger cities out there.)

7. Sarah February 13th, 2012 at 6:48 am 7

   My son is three months old now and still has not had a bath. I gave him a sponge bath 18 hours after birth since then he has showered with me. Sometimes my husband helps (undresses, hands baby to me, washes his scalp) but I can manage on my own. I like not having to fill, lift, or clean a separate item or area for this.

8. Jen February 18th, 2012 at 6:13 pm 8

   We got a hand me down tub and used it for the first several months.