Tummy Tub - what do you think?
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Topic: Tummy Tub - what do you think?
Posted By: gochristine
Subject: Tummy Tub - what do you think?
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 2:21pm
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Hi there,
Was hoping to find out mothers' views on the Tummy Tub. Do you have one? Is it better than the regular style baths? I'm a sucker for a gimmick so would love to hear what you think. C |
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 3:50pm
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I know Rubydooby has one I havn't used them so not much help sorry. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 5:19pm
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I've not used one, but only got a week's use out of our normal baby bath, and Brenna (Roobydooby's girl) still fits in hers! Sure looks like a good idea to me ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 6:07pm
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Yip, I've got one! Brenna loves it and it is so worth the money. We can give her a bath in the lounge where it is warm and it is good for when you travel and doesn't take up lots of room in the bathroom when not in use.
Here she is last week (9 1/2 months) She looks a bit funny cause she was trying to get out to look in a mirror we had infront of her. She generally jut sits in it normally 
This is her at 3 months 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 6:29pm
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Anna where do you get those from please? They look so cool! Will be great for our camping holiday at Christmas! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 6:50pm
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I think they also have a store in AKL, but I got it online 
http://www.naturebaby.co.nz/organic_baby_products/natural_baby_bath_products/tummytub.html - here ------------- My beautiful 2 girls...nearly 4 and 13 months
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 9:00pm
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Aw I love these, we had a lady come to our anti natel class to demonstrate. We had already spent the $ on a standard which we only used for a small amount of time. I didn't think the price was too bad with, Rubydooby looks like you definately got your moneys worth! |
Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 9:04pm
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We have definately got our moneys worth and I can't see her outgrowing it anytime soon.
It's also good in summer cause we are on tank water and it doesn't use much water ------------- My beautiful 2 girls...nearly 4 and 13 months
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 22 August 2007 at 9:13pm
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oooh Brenna looks sooo cute in the photo where she's peeking into the mirror - gorgeous!
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Posted By: Helen21
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 4:07pm
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The tummy tub is the best thing since sliced bread! I find them heaps easier to carry, to bath, and to fill them.
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 4:42pm
| wouldnt a similar shaped bucket be just as good and cost less... sorry i dont have one either..but do remember bathing gabriel in a bucket. |
Posted By: tbella24
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 1:14am
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I am an Aunt to my 2 year old niece and she absolutely loved hers she bathed in it every day till she was about 9 months old ish...
You can purchase them at Nature Baby in Auckland they have two stores one in Grey Lynn and one in Newmarket. Only thing is that you can't purchase the stand in New Zealand. You can in Australia though. I purchased mine in Sydney on sale for $54 from Babies Galore in Chatswood. Def worth the money and soooo cute!!! |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 8:01am
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I have one and I love it, we don't have a normal bath and I'm able to bath her in the lounge where is warm and it only takes 7 litres of water so its not too heavy to carry.
I expect its more sturdy and stable than an ordinary bucket. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 8:19am
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We didnt have one, we just used a normal baby bath which we still used in the lounge where it was warm. I am sure that they are lovely, but a bit gimmicky in my opinion. Like Bizzy said - nothing a decent size bucket / plastic container / normal baby bath wouldnt do. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 8:34am
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We got given one when DD was about 3 mths. Used it occassionally, but don't think it was any better than a normal baby bath. Would be gd for camping though! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 12:40pm
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Actually a bucket wouldnt work the same at all and hardly gimmicky when your see instant relief on a constipated/colicky/refux baby...
We couldnt afford one but would have LOVED one as both my boys loved being in it -------------   
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Posted By: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 1:14pm
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I don't mean to be rude but why wouldn't a bucket work? I just ask as I always used a bucket with my son and was planning on with my next too but if there is a reason why this would be better I'd love to know. We always used a big sturdy nappy bin type bucket. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 7:33pm
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I didnt say it wouldnt work, but it wouldnt work the same and its in the shaping inside of the tub...
A bucket is flat n the bottom where as the tub is curved so when they move it acts like a washing machine plus the position the are in is more womb like and is what aids the tummy issues. Ive not seen a baby bathed in one who didnt at least fart lol im not explaining it very well, Id make a terrible salesperson lol -------------
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Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 8:08pm
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We have have one and I'm not sure why, but we just found the bath in the change table easier. Only used it once or twice. I'll give it another go with this next one though, whenever she decides to join us! -------------   
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 8:18pm
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I like it cause I can use it on the floor and it can be used when she gets older until she's able to sit / stand in the shower by herself
lately she's been trying to stand up in it with the weightlessness she has a ball splashing around http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2076033&id=1192552520&l=d6b36e3673 - DD in her tummy tub ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: amykt
Date Posted: 15 January 2011 at 9:45pm
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.------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Date Posted: 17 January 2011 at 12:25pm
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Oh I didn't realise the inside was curved. Maybe I will look into it instead of using the bucket next time. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Ant
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 1:55pm
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! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ItchyFeet
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 8:53pm
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We used it for our newborn, found it useless as he was too floppy and we couldn't reach down far enough easily to wash him properly.
Put it away thinking it was a huge waste of money, then pulled it out about 6 months, and found we loved it. Once he could support himself sitting upright, DS loved it, especially because he could easily reach his floating toys, and it kept him warmer. Used a lot less water than a bath, and we don't have any suitable sinks (we're on tank supply). Gave up around 8 months as I felt his feet were getting a bit too squished (he's got little fat legs). Biggest problem was getting him to bend his knees enough to get him into it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 10:42pm
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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.
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 22 January 2011 at 7:48am
Definitely easier to use when they're a few months old and able to support themselves.
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