To me there is no single best baby bathtub. It’s whatever feels comfortable and works best for you. My brother swears by their baby bathtub that straddles the kitchen sink. I know of another family that likes those tubs that have the infant sling attachment. The first tub I tried came with a nylon bed that I ended up using straight on my bathtub floor. I started just using the nylon bed and handheld shower head to “shower” Evan and Cole because the water goes right through the nylon so it’s easy to rinse them off. Later I bought just the nylon bed (see photo) from Wal-Mart for like $8. It worked great the first few months, but Cole quickly outgrew it—so he’d slide down the bed and halfway through he’d wind up on the porcelain floor. I had purchased the Primo Eurobath, which gets rave reviews on sites like http://www.bobbysbest.com . I tried it once when Cole was a newborn and hated it. It was so bulky, Cole didn’t seem to sit comfortably in it, and it was hard to store—took up too much room in my bathroom. I came this close to selling it on Craigslist. But I thought I’d keep it until Cole could sit up and then see if it would work better. Boy am I glad I kept it. Since Cole outgrew the nylon bed, I use the Eurobath exclusively. Once you and the baby get used to it, it’s so easy to use and comfortable for Cole to recline in without sliding or being able to turn over. I put him in it dry while I’m taking a shower, and he’s content to just play with a toy or blanket if I peek my head out every few minutes to say, “Peek-a-boo!” It’s the greatest. Here’s the product review from Bobby’s Best:
The Primo Eurobath's oversized design allows for your baby to be immersed in water, however it is molded to support the legs and arms while bathing so that your baby cannot slide down under the water. As soon as we ditched our original EvenFlo bath in favor of the Primo, my daughter finally started enjoying her baths because she could splash and play with toys. Once your child can sit-up, you flip them to the opposite side where there is another formed mold that supports them while they sit up. It's a really clever design. Devil's Advocate:
Due to its dual use design, the Primo Eurobath is about twice the size of most comparable bathtubs. It definitely needs to come out of the tub if you want to shower. if you only have one bath and a tight bathroom, you might feel as if you are tripping over it when it’s not in use. One idea is to hang it on the back of the bathroom door with an oversized hook.
