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Best BudgetBaby Bathtub
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub
The bare-bones classic that has bathed a generation of babies for the price of a couple of lattes.
90
NewMom Index
90 / 100
Price range $$$
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The verdict
If you want a competent tub and nothing you have to think about, this is it: a contoured newborn sling on one end, a reclined toddler seat on the other, and a price that's hard to argue with. It's lightweight, drains fast, and fits inside most single kitchen sinks or across a standard adult tub. It won't fold, and the plastic feels basic, but for a job that's over in three minutes a night, basic is fine. As with any tub, CPSC (cpsc.gov) urges never leaving an infant alone in it even for a moment — drowning can happen in an inch of water. Skip it only if you specifically need something that folds flat for storage or travel.
What we love
- ✓Genuinely one of the cheapest solid tubs you can buy
- ✓Newborn sling plus toddler seat in one shell
- ✓Light and easy to carry to and from the sink
- ✓Fits many kitchen sinks and standard tubs
Keep in mind
- –Doesn't fold, so storage is awkward
- –Thin plastic feels less premium than pricier tubs
- –No temperature indicator
Is the The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub right for you?
Cost-conscious parents who just want a reliable, no-frills tub that gets the job done.