The First Years: Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub

Since I just gave the Summer Infant Soothing Baby Spa & Shower such a poor review I'm going to write about one of my favorite baby products next.

Staying on the topic of bathtubs, The First Years Infant to Toddler bathtub is in my experience the best baby tub out there. (Granted, I have not tried every single one that I've seen, but I've definitely paid attention to the different product features). After being more than discouraged with baby bath time in the Soothing Spa & Shower, I saw this tub at a friend's house. She swore by it so I went straight to Babies R Us from her house and got it for $19.99 (a third of the cost of the other one we had).

This bathtub is definitely designed with a growing baby in mind and for making bath time much easier on the parents. There is a toddler seat at one end of the tub and a sloped/reclined seat at the other end for when your baby is still small and can't sit up on his/her own yet. In addition to this, there is a mesh sling that attaches to each end of the tub making newborn bathing so much easier. It keeps your infant safe and snug so you can focus on the actual process of washing your child. I found this picture on Amazon and think it conveys my thoughts about the sling better than any words can (the baby in the picture is a 5 lbs preemie): http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000067EH7/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0 

You can place the tub inside your bathtub/shower area (it has a water outlet), or you can place it side-ways on your bathtub (it should fit most standard-sized bathtubs) which gives you tons of access to your babe. Of course, for the sake of safety you should only do this while your baby is small and doesn't move much. After that "floor level" is the safest place.

Lastly, as an added little bonus, it has a drain plug that changes color if the water is too hot.

This is a great tub for a very low price. I would definitely recommend it to new parents.

Pros:

- Ergonomically designed with growing baby in mind.
- Toddler seat on one end and infant seat/recline on the other end.
- Mesh sling for infant bathing that actually works.
- Fits most standard size bathtub sideways so you have better access to bathing your baby.
- The tub is lined with mildew resistant pads. 

Cons:

- Perhaps not the most beautiful color but I think I've seen it in a light blue version as well...