The Best Baby Bathtubs on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

With over 2,500 five-star reviews, this baby bathtub gets top marks for being easy to clean and durable throughout childhood. Parents of newborns appreciate this baby bathtub’s extra sling, which “holds the baby securely and safely during bath time.” Another says, “it’s secure enough for his wobbly little newborn head.” Reviewers say they still get use out of this baby tub beyond the first few months, too. “The sling worked well when our daughter was newborn, and then we transitioned to the ‘infant’ layback position in the tub itself, and now the more upright ‘toddler’ position in the tub itself,” one review explains. “I was a little skeptical about this one, however I really dig it now and even more so my 7-month-old,” admits another reviewer, who adds, “He climbs it back and forth and uses different parts of it to hold on to or lay onto as we pour some warm water over him. Do they sell these in adult sizes?”

Dozens of reviews say this tub was excellent for babies just learning to sit up on their own. “While our daughter was in the transition to be able to sit up on her own this was perfect,” one reviewer notes, adding, “She was too big and looked uncomfortable for the ‘baby bathers’ but not quite ready to be sitting in the regular tub on her own, and this was WONDERFUL.” Many also note that their kids continued to use this tub even after they mastered sitting, because the saddle horn can be “deflated when they are older and they can [move] confidently while keeping their upper bodies above water,” according to one reviewer. Plus, reviewers tend to agree that the ease with which they can deflate and inflate it makes it great for travel. One user notes, “Not only is it extremely packable and easy to assemble/deflate, it works in places that don’t have a bath.”

As far as inflatable baby bathtubs go, dozens of reviewers say this one is easy to inflate, and more importantly, it stays inflated. “I blew in the air about two months ago and as of today, two months later, no air has lost,” one pleased reviewer writes. Another says it “doesn’t rip under pressure” and adds that it is durable enough for her son “to thrash about without splitting seams or popping.” It is even strong enough to withstand a fur baby, according to one dog mom: “I didn’t think it was going to stay inflated with his nails but it definitely is tough.” One common complaint is that there is no drain hole, but as one reviewer puts it, “Just dump it over, duh.”

Dozens of reviews mention how well this bath pad worked for their newborn babies. “Very cushiony so my newborn is comfortable, keeps baby raised out of water enough so umbilical cord stump doesn’t get soaked but also has a dip in the middle of the cushion where water pools under baby’s back just a little which keeps them warm and comfy during bath,” one says. Plenty of parents also report that their newborns seem to enjoy the experience, too. “She can splash her feet in the water and since it soaks up the water it keeps her warmer,” explains one reviewer. Another writes, “The bath pad is great because baby is secure and comfortable. We don’t have to hold him up or continually adjust him.” Reviewers are also fans of the cleanup, which just consists of wringing out the pad and using the built-in hanger to dry. “It comes with a convenient, attached hanger on top and is dry in no time flat.”

Over 75 percent of reviewers give this bathtub a five-star rating, and many note how well it works for kids of all ages. “As a foster parent, I need products that span the largest number of ages possible,” one user writes, saying they “chose this bath of all the ones available for infants/toddlers because it truly spans the largest age range possible.” Another says, “I used it for my daughter when she was still a newborn and very small (7 pounds) and am still using it now that she’s 10 months and 22 pounds.” One downside that many reviews mention is that this is a very large tub, and some have trouble storing it, but for many the size means it keeps their kids warm “because the tub is deep enough to fill with quite a bit of water,” and perfect “if you want something that will grow with your kiddo.”

Hundreds of reviewers love that this bath’s soft mesh keeps their babies from slipping and sliding in the tub. “He stays in it without slipping down like we found in other bath seats,” one reviewer writes. Another says they “started using this with my 2-week-old and we did not even need to hold his head.” One experienced parent, who says “This is the fourth baby bath I have used over the course of ten years and five babies,” notes this one is “by far my favorite” because it “supports the baby’s head and neck,” and “the soft plastic back makes it comfortable while allowing the bath to air out and prevent mold.” Other reviewers agree that in addition to being easy to clean this tub doesn’t take up too much space. One says it “fits the bathroom tub with enough space left for an Ikea stool and bucket of water.”