We scored 10 baby tubs on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Skip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Tub, with a Cradle Score of 81.
Highest Cradle Score of the 10 we scored. A three-stage tub with a soft mesh sling for newborns that lasts into toddlerhood, with a…
Materials & safety score of 82. A modern multi-stage tub made from non-toxic materials that later works as a sensory bin…
Parent consensus score of 84. The Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a…
Value & longevity score of 92. A cheap three-stage tub that fits most sinks and works from newborn to toddler.
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81Skip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage TubAbout $50-65 | 80 | 82 | 82 | Low |
| 2 | 80Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby BathtubAbout $30 | 70 | 84 | 90 | Low |
| 3 | 78Lalo Bathtime Starter KitAbout $85 | 82 | 80 | 66 | Low |
| 4 | 78The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler TubAbout $20 | 74 | 74 | 92 | Low |
| 5 | 78Angelcare Baby Bath SupportAbout $20 | 70 | 80 | 88 | Low |
| 6 | 78Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat TubAbout $38 | 68 | 82 | 88 | Low |
| 7 | 76Frida Baby Soft Sink Baby BathAbout $29 | 78 | 72 | 82 | Low |
| 8 | 76Stokke Flexi BathAbout $90 | 72 | 82 | 70 | Low |
| 9 | 76Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion BathtubAbout $50 | 68 | 80 | 84 | Low |
| 10 | 75Ingenuity Tuckaway Toddler TubAbout $35 | 74 | 74 | 80 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Must-have A simple, supportive tub makes newborn baths easier. Bath seats are not safety devices, so never leave a baby alone in one.
Secondhand: Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand if it's clean and not cracked.
Typical use: about 12 months.
Never leave a baby alone in the bath, even in a tub with a support. Compare how well it fits your sink or tub, how fast it drains and dries, and how long it lasts.
10 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
A three-stage tub with a soft mesh sling for newborns that lasts into toddlerhood, with a drain hole and a hook for drying. Smaller babies can slide on the mesh, and the sling needs drying to avoid mildew.
The Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a temperature gauge.
A modern multi-stage tub made from non-toxic materials that later works as a sensory bin or storage. Heavy, hard to store, and the drain plug is fiddly.
A cheap three-stage tub that fits most sinks and works from newborn to toddler. The sling can lose support and needs careful drying to avoid mold, and some corners are hard to clean.
A perforated plastic bath seat that drains instantly and is easy to clean. Only for the first ~6 months.
Best for newborns: a washable mesh sling holds baby in place, and it adapts through four stages.
A soft, folding insert for the sink that packs flat for small spaces and travel and dries quickly. It gives less support than a hard tub, so it isn't the best pick for brand-new newborns.
Folds flat for storage and works to age 4, with a heat-sensitive plug. Expensive.
Works from newborn to toddler with a washable comfort pad and slip-resistant feet.
A fold-flat tub that turns a shower stall into a bath for 1- to 5-year-olds, handy in homes or rentals without a bathtub. Not for babies under 12 months, and it has no non-slip base.
Skip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Tub has the highest Cradle Score of the 10 baby tubs we scored, at 81 out of 100 (Good). A three-stage tub with a soft mesh sling for newborns that lasts into toddlerhood, with a drain hole and a hook for drying.
Lalo Bathtime Starter Kit scores highest on materials and safety among the baby tubs we scored.
Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby Bathtub has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub (About $20) scores highest on value and longevity among baby tubs with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 10 baby tubs on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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