European Style Baby Tub by Spa Baby
I looked for one of these tubs when my son was first born, with no luck. My mother used to bathe my sister and me in this type of bath as newborns. This European Style Baby Tub is something that is still quite popular back home in England. It might look quite uncomfortable at first but most babies adore this position for bath time. I found that in our regular baby bath the water would get cold really quickly, making my son fussy, and holding him in a prone position to clean him was very awkward.
I would definitely rather have used this tub. It cradles the baby in a very natural womb-like position and the water stays warmer for a lot longer. As the baby is submerged up to his neck in the water it does have a more calming effect on them and a friend that uses one of these swears by it for helping stop her baby’s colic.
The Spa Baby Tub is non-toxic, recyclable, energy efficient and also BPA and PVC free. You can purchase one for $44.99 (shipping included) from spababytubs.com.
These tubs are the best! But the original Tummy Tub is what is popular in Europe. There are several imitations out there, but the Tummy Tub has the best design and is meant to mimic the womb. A lot of planning and testing went into it, and they are safe, eco-friendly, and babies love them! They come in clear, sparkling pink, and sparkling blue, and also have a two-step stool that is an optional base in green, pink, or blue.
April 8th, 2009 at 9:37 amFYI - Janis is the Tummy Tub Distributor, I think she forgot to mention that as she was “selling” the Tummy Tub above. Both tubs are great and perform the same task. Making bathtime fun, easier and more enjoyable for everyone!
October 26th, 2009 at 11:58 pm