How much water should be in a baby bath?

Bath and water safety: see the AAP's water safety page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Baby tubs and bathers

By stage, age, and weight limit as each maker states them.

Sage infant bath tub with mesh sling insert as an adult hand tests the water

26models tracked
$29 to $539price range

Baby tubs and bathers by budget

The 12 baby tubs and bathers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $364

Mid-range$36 to $604

Splurge$60 and up4

All 26 baby tubs and bathers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Ages	Material		Newborn sling	Folds	Drain plug
	Babu Bath Babu Bath (Standard)Suction cups	newborn insert with pillow, insert removed for older babies and toddlers	–	$539.99	?	?	?
	Babu Bath Performance Quick-Dry Pillow	–	–	$59.99	?	?	?
	Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath Seatfrom 0 months, Plush polyester top; polyurethane foam inner cushion; beaded traction dots on the backFolds	0 months	Plush polyester top	$29.99	?	✓	?
	Boon PUFF Inflatable Batherfrom 0 months, PVC (cover is microfleece)	0 months	Polyester	–	?	?	?
	Boon SOAK 3-Stage Bath Tubfrom 0 months, PVC, XPE, EVADrain plug	newborn, growing baby, toddler	Polypropylene	–	?	?	✓
	Contours Cozy Infant Sink Batherfrom 0 months, 3D mesh fabric; PVC-free and latex-free (per the maker)	0 months	3D mesh fabric	$45.99	?	?	?
	Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tubfrom 0 monthsDrain plug	newborn recline 0-3 months, infant lounger 3-6 months, cushioned tub about 6-9 months, toddler tub 9+ months	–	$69.99	?	?	✓
	Dolu Foldable Triple Baby Bath Set (Nuve)3-pack, from 0 monthsFolds	0 months	–	–	?	✓	?
	Frida Baby 2-in-1 Collapsible Baby Bath Tubfrom 0 monthsNewborn slingFoldsDrain plug	Stage 1: removable support sling (0-6 months), Stage 2: tub (6-24 months)	–	$49.99	✓	✓	✓
	Frida Baby Wrap + Warm Newborn Baby Batherfrom 0 months	0 months	Removable microfleece blanket	$29.99	?	?	?
	Ingenuity Room to Soak 4-in-1 Baby Tubfrom 0 months, 7% fabricNewborn slingDrain plug	0 months	93% plastic	$42.99	✓	?	✓
	Ingenuity Tuckaway Toddler Tubfrom 12 months, 12% fabricFoldsDrain plug	toddler	88% plastic	$34.99	?	✓	✓
	Lalo The Bath Tubfrom 0 months, Plastic tub with EVA foam backrest	0 months	Plastic tub	–	?	?	?
	Lulyboo Collapsible Baby Bathtub with Slingfrom 0 monthsNewborn slingFoldsDrain plug	0-6 months, 6-18 months	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Parent's Choice 3-in-1 Newborn to Toddler Bath with SlingNewborn slingDrain plug	newborn, infant, toddler	–	–	✓	?	✓
	Primo SquishSplash Collapsible Bath and Folding Bath Standfrom 0 monthsNewborn slingFolds	newborn, infant, toddler	–	$129.99	✓	✓	?
	Regalo Baby Basics Grow with Me Baby Bath Tubfoam padded air mesh sling with plastic hook attachmentsNewborn sling	Stage 1: 0-3 months, Stage 2: 3-6 months, Stage 3: 6+ months	Plastic	$35.99	✓	?	?
	Shnuggle Baby Bathfrom birthDrain plug	birth	Polypropylene	–	?	?	✓
	Shnuggle Newborn Baby Bath Support	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Shnuggle Toddler Bathfrom around 9 months, once the child can sit up unsupportedDrain plug	around 9 months, once the child can sit up unsupported	Polypropylene	–	?	?	✓
	Stokke Flexi Bath Newborn Supportfrom birth	birth	–	–	?	?	?
	Stokke Flexi Bath X-Largefrom birthFolds	birth	–	–	?	✓	?
	Summer by Ingenuity Comfy Clean Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Batherfrom 0 months, 2.07% FabricNewborn slingDrain plug	fabric sling, padded recline backrest with side supports, toddler seating area	97.93% Plastic	$29.99	✓	?	✓
	The First Years Rain Shower Baby Spa TubNewborn sling	infant sling, inclined side, toddler side	–	–	✓	?	?
	The First Years Sure Comfort 4-in-1 Reclining Bathtub	newborn recline, growing baby recline, sitter recline, toddler seat	–	–	✕	?	?
	The First Years Sure Comfort Folding Baby Batherfrom birthFolds	birth	–	–	?	✓	?

Baby tubs and bathers by the numbers

The 26 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Length17 in to 40 in; the middle half 25.3 in to 29.7 in (10 of 26 publish it)
Weight limit15 lb to 30 lb; the middle half 20 lb to 25 lb (6 of 26 publish it)
Price$29.99 to $539.99; the middle half $34.99 to $59.99 (12 of 26 publish it)

How common each feature is

Newborn sling8 of 9 that list it

Baby tubs side by side

Sorted by longest listed side. Every value is as the maker lists it.

Product	Type	Ages	Stages	Sling	Fits	Drain plug	Size
Primo SquishSplash Collapsible Bath and Folding Bath Stand	Folding	0 months to 24 months	newborn, infant, toddler	Yes	–	–	Bath and Stand 27.5"W x 23"L x 40"High; Bath 26"W x 31"L x 8
Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath Seat	Folding	0 months to 6 months	–	–	Fits most sinks: bathroom, kitchen and utility sinks	–	33 inches tip-to-tip; center of the flower is 8 inches in di
Ingenuity Tuckaway Toddler Tub	Folding	12 months to 60 months	toddler	–	Designed to convert any shower into a bathtub; no fixture sizes given	Yes	8.2 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 29.7 (L)
Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub	Grows in stages	0 months to 24 months	newborn recline 0-3 months, infant lounger 3-6 months, cushioned tub about 6-9 months, toddler tub 9+ months	–	–	Yes	29 L x 16.5 W x 9.5 H
Summer by Ingenuity Comfy Clean Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Bather	Grows in stages	0 months to 24 months	fabric sling, padded recline backrest with side supports, toddler seating area	Yes	Single or double sinks and adult tubs	Yes	16.85 W x 28.7 D x 8.35 H in
Regalo Baby Basics Grow with Me Baby Bath Tub	Grows in stages	–	Stage 1: 0-3 months, Stage 2: 3-6 months, Stage 3: 6+ months	Yes	–	–	27.9 L x 17.7 W x 8.6 H
Ingenuity Room to Soak 4-in-1 Baby Tub	Basin	0 months to 24 months	–	Yes	–	Yes	7.68 (H) x 17.72 (W) x 27.36 (L)
Lalo The Bath Tub	Basin	0 months	–	–	–	–	25.3 x 18 x 7.7
Frida Baby Wrap + Warm Newborn Baby Bather	Sink tub	0 months to 6 months	–	–	Fits in sinks or tubs	–	23.3 in long x 14.5 in wide
Contours Cozy Infant Sink Bather	Sink tub	0 months to 6 months (or when baby starts trying to sit up unassisted)	–	–	Maker recommends a double basin kitchen sink about 13.5-14 in wide, 15-16 in long, 7-8 in deep	–	8.5 W x 17 D x 16 H in
Boon SOAK 3-Stage Bath Tub	Grows in stages	0 months to 18 months	newborn, growing baby, toddler	–	Fits in most double sinks	Yes	–
Boon PUFF Inflatable Bather	Inflatable	0 months to 6 months	–	–	Fits most sinks or adult tubs	–	–
Stokke Flexi Bath X-Large	Folding	birth to 6 years	–	–	–	–	–
Stokke Flexi Bath Newborn Support	Basin	birth	–	–	Fits inside the Stokke Flexi Bath Baby Bath and the Stokke Flexi Bath X-Large	–	–
The First Years Sure Comfort 4-in-1 Reclining Bathtub	Grows in stages	–	newborn recline, growing baby recline, sitter recline, toddler seat	No	–	–	–
The First Years Sure Comfort Folding Baby Bather	Folding	birth	–	–	Fits in most sinks or in the bathtub	–	–
The First Years Rain Shower Baby Spa Tub	Grows in stages	–	infant sling, inclined side, toddler side	Yes	–	–	–
Shnuggle Baby Bath	Sink tub	birth to 12 months+	–	–	Kitchen sink, family bath, or floor, or the Shnuggle Bath Stand (sold separately)	Yes	–
Shnuggle Toddler Bath	Basin	around 9 months, once the child can sit up unsupported to approximately 4 years	–	–	Most shower trays and baths	Yes	–
Shnuggle Newborn Baby Bath Support	Basin	–	–	–	Standard bathroom tubs; not compatible with the Shnuggle Toddler Bath	–	–
Lulyboo Collapsible Baby Bathtub with Sling	Folding	0 months to 18 months	0-6 months, 6-18 months	Yes	–	Yes	–
Babu Bath	Grows in stages	–	newborn insert with pillow, insert removed for older babies and toddlers	–	–	–	–
Parent's Choice 3-in-1 Newborn to Toddler Bath with Sling	Grows in stages	–	newborn, infant, toddler	Yes	–	Yes	–
Babu Bath Performance Quick-Dry Pillow	Basin	–	–	–	–	–	–
Dolu Foldable Triple Baby Bath Set (Nuve)	Folding	0 months to 6 months	–	–	–	–	–
Frida Baby 2-in-1 Collapsible Baby Bath Tub	Folding	0 months to 24 months	Stage 1: removable support sling (0-6 months), Stage 2: tub (6-24 months)	Yes	–	Yes	–

Tub types here

Grouped from what each maker lists: inflatable, folds, more than one stage, sits in a sink, or a plain basin.

Grows in stages (8)

Folding (8)

Basin (6)

Sink tub (3)

Inflatable (1)

Boon PUFF Inflatable Bather

Federal standard for infant bath tubs

In the bath

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Highest weight limit ContoursOasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub 30 lb
Highest weight limit: the Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub at 30 lb, per Contours.

Length
29 in
Price
$69.99
See specs
Lowest price Blooming BathLotus Baby Bath Seat $29.99
Lowest price: the Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath Seat at $29.99, per Blooming Bath.

Length
33 in
See specs

Length vs price

Each dot is one of the 9 baby tubs and bathers with both specs published. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath TubHighest weight limit
2Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath SeatLowest price

All 9 on the chart, cheapest first

Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath Seat33 in · $29.99
Frida Baby Wrap + Warm Newborn Baby Bather23.3 in · $29.99
Summer by Ingenuity Comfy Clean Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Bather28.7 in · $29.99
Ingenuity Tuckaway Toddler Tub29.7 in · $34.99
Regalo Baby Basics Grow with Me Baby Bath Tub27.9 in · $35.99
Ingenuity Room to Soak 4-in-1 Baby Tub27.36 in · $42.99
Contours Cozy Infant Sink Bather17 in · $45.99
Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub29 in · $69.99
Primo SquishSplash Collapsible Bath and Folding Bath Stand40 in · $129.99

Too close to label: a Frida Baby Wrap + Warm Newborn Baby Bather b Summer by Ingenuity Comfy Clean Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Bather

What to look for in baby tubs and bathers

The range across every bath product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Length

The longest side the maker lists. Measure your sink or tub first.

17 inmiddle 28.7 in40 in

Typical: 25.3 in to 29.7 in. 10 of 26 list it.

Weight limit

The heaviest child the maker lists for the tub.

Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub

15 lbmiddle 25 lb30 lb

Typical: 20 lb to 25 lb. 6 of 26 list it. Highest weight limit: Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion Bath Tub.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Lotus Baby Bath Seat

$29.99middle $45.99$539.99

Typical: $34.99 to $59.99. 12 of 26 list it. Lowest price: Lotus Baby Bath Seat.

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