Tummy Tub - what do you think?

We borrowed one from a friend when DS was little and to be honest I didn't really like it DS loved to stand and so he'd just stand in it all the time, kind of defeating the purpose. Perhaps it would be better when they were really tiny? I think perhaps once they get a bit stronger and able to sit a standard bath would be better.

I used a normal baby bath at first, then when the little'un got too big (and wriggly) to lay down, but couldn't yet sit I got a tummy tub. He loved it

He did often stand up - seemed to depend on mood, but was often happy just to sit in it and play. I have heard it can be hard to wash a newborn in it, and I did find it was hard to reach his nether regions unless he was standing - so good for a soak and playtime but not always ideal for a proper wash - which was generally okay as we don't soap him every day anyway.

He's just over a year now and we stopped using it maybe two months ago. He would stand and lean and it got to be we were always catching either him or it. Now he stands (and sometimes sits) in the big bath.

I got it off TradeMe for a good price, and was well pleased I got it to cover that middle period. Hopefully I get even longer out of it with the next little'un!

Have always used a tummy-tub with my son and have to say, he loves bath time and so do I!

It can be a little tricky to get all about his bits, but that's mainly because he likes to grab the flannel off me so I just do a quick second wipe just after I've taken him out and have him snuggled in the towel.

DS had colic when younger and the tummy-tub was great for soothing him - as Mel said on the previous page, relaxing enough to get lots of farts    The shape of it is also designed to help young babies feel secure so they are less frightened of bath time... I think this has helped my boy to become a real water-baby.