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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My Baby’s Bathtub Is Primo Stuff

Posted by Missy W. @ 1:28 PM

Baby G was not a fan of the small infant tub we had. Sy loved it when she was wee, he loathed it. Cried like a baby every time we put him in it. Turns out he was incensed that he had to be even slightly reclined, which makes sense since the kid has been sitting up since he was four months old. There are things to SEE out there, people. Mainly things like a big sister, whom he tracks like a border collie.

When I finally realized what the problem was, I pulled Sy’s old Primo EuroBath tub out and it’s been bathing bliss ever since.

We didn’t put Sy in this tub til she was about six months old, even though you can use it from zero and up. If you use it for the newborn to six months age, the tub’s anatomical design safely cradles the babe’s arms and between the legs to help prevent the baby from slipping under the water. A soft washcloth or hand towel can be used as a cushion for all babies or for a closer “fit” for smaller babies. The toddler can sit in the bath with a safety post between baby’s legs to hold on to for fun and security. It also helps to prevent the toddler from slipping under the water. We’ve always had Baby G on the toddler side, otherwise it was a massive scream-fest. I have to hold onto him but it’s not too hard to hang on and bathe him while Sy washes his hair and rotates toys in and out for him.

The EuroBath is the largest baby bath available. It measures 36” long by 21” wide by 10” deep. In other words, it’s MASSIVE. I store it in the tub, but you can also apparently hang it on a hook if you just buy a little zip tie and loop it through the hole in the top of the tub. I’d never thought of it before I read the website the other day. It’s lightweight enough that it’s easy to move it in and out of the tub when someone larger than Baby G is using the shower. It has a built-in drain (lame*) and two areas for soap, shampoo, sponge, etc. We never use those little areas because it’s easier for me to keep the stuff I need on the edge of the real bath tub. If you only have a shower in your house, this is a good option since you can put it on the floor and clean away. I do it that way when I am giving them both a bath at the same time. It’s a bit tricky to fill it up and then navigate it out of the tub, but if I spill water I figure it’s a good time to clean the floor. It’s not my favorite option, but it is definitely doable.

Baby G loves this tub. It’s big, you can splash, you can put a toy on the safety post for little ones to try to grab. It’s big enough that the water stays warm, but not so big that I feel like I am wasting a lot of water. Sy likes to stand outside the tub and add toys for G’s bath. I like that it’s big enough for both of us to be next to each other and not knock too many elbows in the process. I think it’s an easy transition to a big tub, too. Kids can get the feel of the water moving around and a bigger area without feeling lost in a huge ol’ tub. G holds onto the little safety post when he starts to list to one side. I’m always there holding him, but I like to watch him try to find his balance.

The EuroBath is made of durable polypropylene plastic and is available in pearl white, pearl mint green and transparent blue. We have it in the fancy pearl white. We’ve had it for almost three years and it looks brand new. It’s easy to clean; I use the soft side of a sponge and some soap. When there’s some soapy build up, I just use a little vinegar and baking soda instead of soap. I think I used it with Sy until she was over a year. Fuzzy memories on that one.

Bonus: The tub is BPA Free, Phthalate Free, Lead Free. Made in USA.

* The only reason I am giving it 4.5 instead of 5 stars is the plug. It’s useless and it doesn’t work well. I just dump the water out when I am done with the bath. If I use the plug, the whole plug part comes out and is not easy to put back in. Totally irritating, but like I said, I don’t even need to use it.

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