Though not a necessity, the added extras make for a stress-free bath and weigh-in session. We all know how fussy babies can get when you undress them to get weighed. Baby bath seatsare smaller and easier to store, and come in both hard and soft options. The downside is that you’ll need to half fill your bath with water each time, which is time-consuming and uses a lot of water.

That’s why baby bath tubs come highly recommended in my book. With a baby bath tub, you can rest your baby safely inside while giving them a proper clean. Due to its clever design, you can use both hands to wash the remnants of your child’s breakfast, lunch and dinner out of their hair, ears, nose and that gorgeous podge under their chin. Another bonus is that this baby bath is designed to cover your baby using no more than two litres of water, so it takes virtually no time to fill, empty and clean. That being said, there are three main age groups that tubs are suitable for. These include newborns (0-2 months), infants (2 months – 1 year), and toddlers (1 – 4 years).This multi-purpose bath center consists of three pieces – a newborn insert, an infant tub, and a bath base that doubles as a footstool. Besides the contoured safety supports, this tub also has some added safety features. These include a built-in liquid crystal water thermometer and a water level. Admittedly, babies soon outgrow the need for a dedicated baby bath or bath seat. As soon as they can sit up unaided at around six months, you won’t want to contain them in a small bath. But it’s something that’s definitely worth purchasing to help get you through the first few months. OFF FLEECE HOODIES & PANTS: Savings based on MSRP. Select styles. Prices as marked. Excludes clearance, Sneak Peek and LITTLE PLANET®.

It’s designed to get used in a double-sink, even up until your baby is 18 months. Otherwise, you can use this tub on the floor or in the bath. Though not ideal for babies over six months, this is the best baby bath tub alternative I’ve seen for newborns. Not only do customers love it, but it really do provide an ideal solution. Ideally, the water level shouldn’t be too low so that your baby gets cold. The water level also shouldn’t go higher than your baby’s chin and ears.It fits within standard bathtubs and there’s a plug to drain water away when you’re done or it can be used as a standalone tub anywhere in the house (or outside if the weather’s nice). It’s worth hanging on to this good-looking tub long after your baby switches to bathing in a standard tub: add water (or sand) and some bath toys and you’ve got yourself a ready-made water/sand table for the summer months. I think that this tub is ideal if you love stylish baby products. It would definitely blend in with your stylish bathroom aesthetic.