Perfect tub for paranoid parents!
Written: Mar 02 '01
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Pros: Soft and comfortable for baby, durable.
Cons: Small size, drainage plug hard to close.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this tub to any parent who feels that the sink is too small and the big tub is too dangerous.
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| lydia_rain's Full Review: Kids Ii Soft & Safe Inflatable Baby Bath Tub |
For the longest time, my mother gave the baby all of his baths. Neither my husband nor I felt comfortable doing it, and my poor baby would scream through every bath he got. Finally, in our desperate attempt to have the baby sleep through the night, we decided he needed a bedtime routine that included a bath. So I began giving him baths in our big tub. My husband, who tends to be a bit overprotective, was afraid that the baby was going to get hurt by the big cold hard tub. After I purchased this inflatable tub, my husband told me that he had contacted a foam rubber supplier at his company to get some foam rubber to line the bathtub!
My husband inflated the tub, which took quite a bit of time and breath. I placed it in our big tub and turned the water on. The sides of the inflatable tub are too high to put it under the faucet to fill it. I use my hand to divert the water-flow into the tub.
The first time I gave Henry a bath in the new tub, he frowned the whole time, but he did like the colorful fish and frogs and tried to grab them. The next time, he kept leaning to the side, trying to bite the tub. He is actually growing fond of his baths now.
I like most aspects of this inflatable tub. My baby's teeth aren't sharp enough to damage it. It has a cute, bright design. It is just the right size for my 11-month-old, 19.5 pound baby. When empty, it fits just right sideways across our tub.
The disadvantages of this tub include the fact that it is just the right size for my 11-month-old, 19.5 pound baby--I mean, there is very little growing room. And most babies are bigger than mine at this age. It isn't the easiest thing to fill. Since the tub is brand-new and I empty it, unplug the plug, and turn it upside down across my big tub, I haven't had a problem with mildew, but I would not rule that out as a possible problem in the future. Finally, after plugging and unplugging the drain-hole just a few times, it became very difficult to fasten it effectively--my husband must plug the hole before I fill the tub, or it will pop out and all the water will drain out before the baby is washed.
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Robin Roberts
Location: Tennessee
Reviews written: 39
Trusted by: 1 member
About Me:
I am a stay-home mom to Henry who was born 3-22-00.
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