Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub
The do-everything tub that grows from a floppy newborn to a splashing toddler without you buying a second thing.
The verdict
This is the tub we hand most new parents, because it quietly does everything: a removable mesh sling cradles a newborn who can't hold their head up, then converts to a reclined seat and finally an open tub for a sitting toddler. It's inexpensive, drains well, and the parts are easy to rinse and air-dry, which matters when you're doing this every night on no sleep. The AAP (healthychildren.org) reminds parents that no bath seat or tub is a substitute for constant hands-on supervision, so treat this as a positioning aid, not a babysitter. Skip it if you have a tiny apartment with no place to store a full-size hard tub — a foldable pick will serve you better.
- ✓One tub covers newborn through toddler, so you don't rebuy
- ✓Removable mesh sling supports a floppy newborn's head and shoulders
- ✓Drains and air-dries quickly to fight mildew
- ✓Genuinely budget-friendly for how long it lasts
- –Bulky to store in a small bathroom
- –Mesh sling can hold moisture if not dried fully