Tummy tubs
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Topic: Tummy tubs
Posted By: Mum_mum
Subject: Tummy tubs
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 3:32pm
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Hey All,
Just wondering about tummy tubs -are they better than a baby bath? we have a rather small house and dont have much room anywhere so thought a tummy tub might be good, but are they worth it? Does baby stay in it longer than a few months? Also how do you wash baby in it, like around its bum and legs etc...... ? TIA! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
 Angel baby - May 2008
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 3:40pm
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I think there was a disccussion about this a while a go have a search and see if you can find it.
This going to sound odd but have you considered using the kitchen sink, laundry tub, or the handbasin for washing bub. |
Posted By: Lanata
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 3:58pm
Hello, we have a tummy tub because our house we are renting doesn't have a bath so needed something small also (and no I don't use the one on the changing table, too much hassle  )
The baby can stay in it as long as 1 year or more. It's great, there is some bendy movements to clean down there  but they really shouldn't need any "scrubbing" hehe. See piccie, there is lots of room to clean the baby.
Tayla loves it. We only use it during the day or on the weekend as she now has showers with daddy in the evening. I've used both baths and much prefer the Tummy tub, so much easier to wash her and to carry around to empty it.  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 8:42am
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Thanks Sweetpea, i had a look at the old threads but was hoping someone who posted the original post might have brought one and had an opinion lol. Have considered the kitchen sink but i get a sore back jsut from washing the dishes so mustnt be the right height for me.
Thanks Lanata, sounds easy and definatly lighter! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel baby - May 2008
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 12:05pm
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We used one until around 6-7 months and it was great, will use it this time around too. I'm personally not convinced you could comfortably fit a 1 year old in them, but they are the best thing around for the early months (and great resell value too). ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:00pm
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Okay, these are probably dorky as questions but hey...first time mum and all.
a. what is so great about the tub compared to normal baby bath - do you use tummy tub for longer? I guess if have normal big bath not really needed? b. couldn't you just use a big bucket lol? or is there something special about it? ------------- 
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 12:53pm
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With the tummy tub they sit upright with their knees up, so a comfortable familar position for them. In a normal bath you lie them back and some babies don't like to like backwards in water as it can scare them. ------------- Two little girls under 2!
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 2:07pm
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We probably only used ours for about 3 months (from 2-6 mths). I found after about 6 mths she got quite cramped in it. Now we use it as a bucket!
Looked very cute in it though! Was around 2-3 mths old in this picture  ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:58pm
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Is there something special about the legitimate "Tummy tubs" or could I use say........a horse feed bucket instead?
http://www.saddlerywarehouse.co.nz/afawcs0126509/CATID=8/SUBID=67/ID=19892/SID=1010850191/productdetails.html Which could have a second life as a horse feed bucket after bubs has finished with it.....  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:45am
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I think i herd of someone that got one of those buckets simalar to those horse ones and found that cos its flexible and sort of soft plastic that they baby would strech out and it would go out of shape and splash every where. im still undecided - might jsut go with the free bath our neighbour offered. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel baby - May 2008
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 11:54pm
But that would only be the case when they were little? Once they got older they would sit up more anyway? I guess it would also depend on the baby as most of my nieces and nephews have enjoyed bathing even laying on their back...might just stick with the old fashioned style I think! -------------
Oct 11
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Febgirl wrote: