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Safety 1st Space Saver Fold-Up Bath Tub | 
| Brand: Safety 1st
Buy New: $12.99
New (3) from $12.99
Rating:  278 reviews
Sales Rank: 4613
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 14.9 x 17.5
MPN: 44040
Model: 164
UPC: 052181001642
EAN: 0052181001642
ASIN: B00004D3ES
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This full-size tub fits easily in most sinks and folds to half-size when not in use, making it the perfect tub for storing or taking on the go. Features a supportive backrest with a slip-resistant pad for added comfort and safety. There's also a built-in water basin for bath time essentials or a fresh water rinse, as well as an easy-release drain plug.
Editorial Review
Bathing baby at home or away is easy with this small, portable tub that fits securely onto a countertop or in a sink, and then folds in half for easy storage. This contoured tub with a slip- and mildew-resistant foam liner is comfortable, sanitary, and features a built-in storage compartment for bathing necessities. A carry handle and an easy-release drain plug make cleanup a snap. And best of all, it stores in half the space of a conventional infant tub. --Deb Oroszlan
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| Customer Reviews: Read 273 more reviews...
 Best tub to get the job done -safely! July 7, 2001
Mitch (San Antonio, TX United States)
64 out of 73 found this review helpful
Newborns quickly learn to love bath time. It's a great bonding experience between the child and his or her parents. As the eldest of five children, and having a sister with 4 kids whom I helped care for before I had my first, I thought I knew all about bath time. Wrong. A baby who cannot sit is difficult to wash safely. It's torture and leads to severe back pain bending over into the tub to wash a small infant, even with a "tub" in the "big tub". Furthermore it's slippery and dangerous. Although I have washed many babies in the sink, that's very difficult when the child is less than 3 months old. This tub is the easiest, most convenient and safest tool the accomplish that task. Why? - Because it fits in your kitchen sink!!! Although the water may slosh over the side, that's a small price to pay to wash the child safely and comfortably (for you). The foam pad is also comfortable for the child and as he/she gets older (3-6 months), it allows them to lay comfortably without slipping around too much. Once the bath is finished, it can be folded up and placed under the sink in either the bathroom or kitchen. The amazing thing is that this is the least expensive tub sold! Once our son was 6 months old, he was mature enough to sit in a bath chair in the regular tub. Trust me, this is the way to go. If you're worried about sloshing a little water on the kitchen floor(like a previous reviewer whined about), maybe you shouldn't be having any children at all-because it only gets worse! We had a wonderful bonding experience with our son using this tub. Comfortable parents (standing at the sink, not bending over the tub) leads to a very happy baby and family. Enjoy!
 Just something else to clutter the house with November 4, 2001
33 out of 38 found this review helpful
Everyone I know has a baby bath tub. So, of course we bought one too. I chose this one because it folded up for easy storage. It seems to work the same as all the other non-folding tubs. I found the tub to be basically useless. First, we had trouble with water leaking. You can only put a small amount of water into the tub before it leaks out the seams or over the sides. Our son was very secure in the tub, but he was very cold. The only part of his body that stayed wet was his bottom. His legs, torso and head were all out of the water. So, he shivered constantly even though it was August! We gave up and washed him in either the sink or in the regular bathtub (with one of us in it with him.) My friends all complain about the same problems with their baby tubs too, so I don't think this model is particularly bad. I just think the idea of a baby bathtub is sort of silly. They are not much use at all. From what I can tell, most people seem to use them once or twice, hate them, and never use them again.
Not for use with Newborn Baby July 11, 2001
Michelle (Charlotte, NC)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I wanted to let new moms know that i don't recommend this tub for use with newborn babies. I received this tub as a shower gift and thought once looking at it that the tub would be wonderful. Once i started using the tub, my thoughts changed dramatically. It was extremely hard for me to bathe my daughter by myself. She slipped around constantly even while i tryed to hold her still. To add water to the tub to a level that covered my daughter enough to help keep her warm and comfortable, caused the water to flow out over the henges where the tub was assembled to be folded. I also just didn't like the position that it put my daughter in while using the tub. She looked extremely uncomfortable. This tub might be Ok for older babies but in my opinion not for newborns. So, Good Luck!
Bathtime is a joy! November 3, 2001
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
This tub was a shower gift and I wasn't too sure about it at first. Our son looked a bit uncomfortable when we gave him his 1st official bath, but I quickly discovered that putting one hand behind him kept him happy and stablized. He grew quickly and by the 3rd or 4th bath he could relax without the additional support.
Bathing the baby at the sink is fantastic -- plus you can set everything you need within reach plus you don't have to break your back bending over the regular bathtub.
Our son LOVES bath time. He's now 2 mths old. If he could vocalize his opinion, he'd probably say he wishes the tub was just a little deeper now that he's bigger. He likes to turn somewhat sideways and prop his feet over the side of the tub so more of his body is immersed in water.
While I think he'll outgrow this tub within the next month or so, it was great having it while he was small. It doesn't even looked used and we fold it up to store it between baths.
I recommend this for anyone with limited space or back problems. Next I think we'll get a baby bath ring and continue bathing our son in the sink until we absolutely have to put him in the big tub.
 Useful Gift or Purchase! May 28, 2001
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I liked using this tub in my baby's first six months because, although I could use my kitchen sink, this tub made it easier for me to wash the baby since the grips underneath helped to keep her stable. This tub also fits into the kitchen sink, so it's at a great height, much easier than the kind you sit in the big bathtub. I prefer using this tub for the newborn, then getting a swivel seat when baby can sit up. The two or four in one stations seem bulky and take up a lot of space. Besides, when baby is old enough to sit up, it's time to get used to the big tub and the swivel seat provides safety and security while also being actually in the big tub.
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