The Best Baby Bathtubs of 2024

If your baby can sit up on their own but still needs some support, you might consider Summer Infant’s My Bath Seat. This bath seat was the sturdiest option we tried; suctioned arms brace the seat against the walls of any traditional bathtub (the brand recommends using tubs that are 21 to 24” wide), meaning that it won’t move or flip as water levels rise. (Setting the suction arms up for the first time is a bit of a process, but once you’ve done it once, you’re all set for the future.) The seat allows room for your baby to kick and splash, and it provides ample back support.

The downside to the My Bath Seat is its size; it’s tough to store because of the long arms, and it’s made of hard plastic so it’s a bit tough to reach inside and wash all of your baby’s nooks. We think it makes sense to install this seat in a tub where it can live for months, versus having to set it up and remove it again before and after each bath.

The Fisher Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub scored nearly as well as the Skip Hop Moby in our testing. It also has multiple settings: a soft mesh swing for newborns, a seat insert to prevent slipping and help babies who are learning how to sit independently, and (if you remove all the inserts), a simple tub for babies who can sit up.

Because the seat insert is plastic, our baby found this bath to be slightly less comfortable then the Moby. The mesh swing was also made of less-durable material than the Moby. We liked that the Sling ‘n Seat was easy to store, as it comes with a hook for hanging on a shower rod, although we found the nearly 2.5-foot length and 1.5-foot width to be a bit large. It also has a drainage plug, and the plastic is quick to clean.

If you could have asked our baby which bath he loved most, I’m certain he would have waxed poetic about the Primo Eurobath. The Eurobath has two set ups, which depend upon the direction your baby is facing. One option allows your baby to fully recline with nicely shaped cradles for their head, neck and arms. The other allows your baby to sit up and kick or splash. Both have a supportive mid-point to hold your baby’s bottom in place, which keeps them from sliding underwater. There’s also a drain plug, and sections on the sides that can hold toys.

The only downside: This tub is huge, and thus not easily storable. (Although it’s so big that it works for children up to 2 years old.) At 3 feet long and 21 inches wide, it’s bigger than any other tub we tested, and nearly the size of a regulation bathtub. If you have a bathroom dedicated only to your child, you should consider buying this tub; we jokingly called it the Rolls Royce of baby baths, and pulled it out a number of times for our baby after testing was over. But if you have a smaller home or share your bathroom with your baby, you’ll want to look for something smaller.

The instagrammable, flower-shaped Blooming Bath Lotus tucks into any sink to make a cozy nest for a newborn. The material is soft (there’s foam inside) and our baby found it to be comfortable.

Like the Puj Tub, it’s portable and easy to fold up, if you’re traveling or headed to someone else’s house. But it’s thick enough that it takes a while to dry, which made us worried about mildew over the long haul. (The brand recommends putting it in the dryer for 10 minutes after each use on the delicate cycle, or hanging it dry using the tag on the back.)

It’s also only useful for newborns, and our 4-month-old was nearly too big for it; he was large enough that the materials slipped around and didn’t hold him upright well.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly version of the Skip Hop Moby or Fisher Price 4-in-1bathtub{{ /show }}, the three-stage Sure Comfort is a good choice. We thought the materials were less sturdy and durable, compared to the aforementioned options, but it was similar in size and contouring.

Our baby found the plastic to be less comfortable than other options he tried, and the insertable sling (meant for small babies) tended to slide around, which made us worried about stability for a newborn. The insert also felt a bit flimsy, and like it would break down quickly.

There’s also no way to hang the Sure Comfort, for storage, and there’s no drain (which means you must flip it over to dump the water out). But considering its low price, it’s a solid affordable choice.

The AngleCare Baby Bath Support was the least stable option we tested. It slid around in the sink, and on the counter, and in the bath, making us worried about our baby’s safety. If you fill the sink or bath enough to cover your baby with water (so he or she doesn’t get cold), the Bath Support starts to float, which risks tipping the baby off the side of the reclined seat.

It was also tough to clean around our baby’s body because of the Bath Support’s position. And our baby found the position—which is between sitting and reclining—to be uncomfortable. The materials also felt cheap, compared to the other baths we tested, although it’s nearly half the cost of most of the other baths we used.

However, some parents have commented in reviews that the Bath Support is a nice alternative for babies who dislike traditional baths, or those who hate to be submerged. Other parents have noted that the bath is useful for non-bath time, to give their baby a place to sit in the house.