Which baby bath?

[Jaffacake76]

Hi,

I haven't a clue which one to get. What have you bought/would recommend?

Many Thanks
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I bought a red flexibath for £30+ - this was for my third baby so I cant even blame pfb for such an extravagance! In my defence, I was obsessed (in that special 'pregnancy' way) with everything being red red/black (hello babybjorn babysitter - fab, actually, and worth every penny in my opinion, red bugaboo, etc etc) and I figured that whilst I wouldn't use it long as bath it would be a good toy box - its current incarnation.

Also, I live in a v small flat so the foldaway aspect of it was attractive.

Anyway. This time I reckon I'll have to buy a support of some sort as DS2 will be 18months when this one arrives so if I want to bath them together I need some artificial hands on board!

I am tempted to try a tummy tub this time as I am going to have a c-section (again)

Bathing baby in the big bath using a support from the start is fine if you are in good shape yourself, but nearly impossible if you have just had a c-section (and even if you are not expecting one an emergency one is always a possibility to bear in mind) and not every DH is willing to bath a tiny baby if you can't!

I had an over the bath one which I used for my first 2 DC - it was practical because you fill and empty it in situ rather than having to lift it (lifting full baby bath also impossible straight after c-section) but it is a little bit higher than putting the baby right down in the big bath, so a bit easier on parent's back (and c-section scar if relevant). Unfortunately it is one of the things I gave away when I thought I wasn't going to persuade DH to go for number 3!

Tummy tubs are tempting because they are a bit smaller (and so lighter when full) than a conventional baby bath, and I am tempted to get one especially as they are getting good press on this thread - has anyone had one and not liked it, just for balance?

I intend to bath baby with one or both of his siblings later on, using a bath support, but not right from the first weeks.

We have a small bathroom and I liked how compact the tummy tub was. We just used to put it on the loo so that we didn't have to bend down too far so I think it would be ideal after a c-section.

It lasted our lo until gone 6 months and it's so much nicer for them as they are totally enveloped in the water. Great for soothing colic and you don't waste water like you do running other baths that don't even cover them.

Afterwards I've just used it for storing the bath toys etc. in.

The tub trug idea is good but they're not very sturdy round the edges whereas the tummy tub is solid.

DH has always protested at spending £20 on a 'bucket' but even he admits it's great.

None. I have 3 dc's and have never used one. I used the kitchen sink for dcs 1 and 2. Dc3 got a quick dunk if the others were in the bath.

Apparently B+Q sell a big orange bucket which is pretty much the size and shape of the tummy tub at a fraction of the price

I was given a baby bath. But it just didn't work out for us, although I did try. I used either the sink (very easy and great height) or a deeper square tub out of B&Q. Not only was DS more relaxed in deep water, but on the chilly days there was less of him exposed to the cold air.

I had an over the bath one - fill from the taps and push up plug for easy emptying. Bought from NCT sale and great for the first few weeks when they need holding in the bath and you back is tired from labour / birth etc. Once they are bit more sturdy the lie back bath supports are fantastic.

tummy tubs are brill! dd loved hers and her cousin who inherited will take a bath without screaming now he has it :-)

dont buy new though buy 2nd hand or from ebay

i had an aquapod too - support for the big bath but i also read lately that bath supports are considered a safety risks like baby wlakers are now

do not buy the big mamas and papas one with a plug. i bought it in a charity shop to use and dms. it is effing awful - far too big and a pain to empty plus the plug comes loose. fail!

A foam sponge thing in the big bath. Best thing ever. I would never get a baby bath..to much hard work. I will never forget my friends little brother he was still in the baby bath at 2 because he was so scared of the big bath lol!

The one in your local charity shop for 50p.

I wouldn't use the sink myself, too many gravy-soaked plates floating around...

We used an 'ergonomic' plastic bath support - great! Leaves you with two free hands to bath Baby, and you just use it in the big bath. We got ours second hand.

Another for tummy tub
You can always use it as a bucket afterwards

or sink

daimbardiva I travelled at 2 months (without tummy tub) and I used a bucket to bath DD in - loving the sitting up bathing method, not much water so bucket easy to carry and you can put it anywhere you want. I'm going to check out B&Q for this next babys bath.

Re using the big bath, you'd need to fill the bath so much to get enough water in it to cover baby well enough, plus all that kneeling/bending over. It wouldn't work for me unless I was in there too.

Tummy tub = expensive bucket minus handle.

The things is to keep the baby feeling warm and enclosed (ie safe) in the first few weeks, as he or she gets used to being on the outside. You don't need anything special after the first few weeks.

I don't get 'bath supports' at all. I learned how to wash a baby when my little sister was born, and was quite shocked that none of the antenatal classes taught that (and that they didn't teach nappy-changing or winding either). Surely a bath support makes it harder to clean the baby, as the water can't swish freely around them? And there's the temptation to pay slightly less attention to them than you might do if you had to hold on to them, because they seem 'safe' in their support.

I used one once for DD1, and that was quite enough. Have always just got in the bath and taken the baby with me for a quick swoosh round, then topped up with hot water for relaxing soak after baby has gone to get dried with daddy. But then, I bathed them really quite rarely when they were wee, just washed the appropriate bits the rest of the time.

My mum used a washing-up bowl with us. I think she still has the very one (although now relegated to floor-cleaning and mud-removing duties).

The message is, save your money for more useful things.

I loved the tummy tub. Screaming child would stop once put in every time. If not one of these, don't bother they just gather dust, get a shaped support to use in the bath.

I had one of the ones that rests over the bath for DS and have bought the same for this one as it suited me. Still have to kneel down but better on the back and you don't get the taps getting in the way like I would do in my quite small sink. I guess the only advantage of a specific baby bath over just using the big bath is the amount of water used.

Hello,

I suggest Tummy Tub too!

Both our babies loved it.
I blogged about it and posted photos at my personal blog:
thebestformysonen.blogspot.it/2014/10/the-best-baby-tub.html

No no no you need the angel care bath support. It lasted my chubby daughter til she was nearly 8 months and being of soft flexible plastic looked so much more comfy than the alternatives.

What a random zombie thread? !

Aldi are selling a plastic bath support that you lye them down in, about £5.

I loved the tummy tub.