Does baby get cold, I am wondering how is he in the water, do you fill the tub or sink up to where it covers his belly and is his head elevated?
864422
It fills up like a sponge and so it stays warm. You can also fill it so the baby is mostly covered. I highly recommend this product. We got rid of the baby bath after using this!
864423
I wouldn't recommend this for a sink. The bather soaks up water. The head end is fluffier than the seat end. The seat fills with water. Most of the baby's torso is out of the water. I keep a cup and wash cloth in the bath to keep baby warm. Also don't get their hair or head wet till the very end. Also have a baby bath thermometer. You would be surprised at how warm the normal temp. Should be.
864424
The head is elevated. I run enough water in the tub to cover my baby's legs. I just get a washcloth wet in warm water and put it over baby's belly to keep him from getting chills. And I turn the heat up for bath time!
864425
We used in the tub and fill up so legs are fairly submerged. Our baby didn't get cold at all. Since it's like a pillow, it absorbs the water and keeps baby the perfect temperature. Loved this bath!!!
864426
The head is elevated. I use it in the tub and just run a couple inches of water; it's like a sponge and soaks up the warm water. I flip the cushion just before I lay baby in it, so the top side is warm. I also use a space heater in the bathroom, and he stays plenty warm.
864427
No, you can't cover his belly with water - the headrest isn't elevated enough for that. I was never worried about my baby being cold though. Bath time was quick because he has dry skin. Now he's 9 months old and we still use this bather. He sits on it, instead of sitting directly in the tub. Hope this helps!
726115
I used the sling from birth until my baby could somewhat support herself in the reclined position. She is currently sitting on her own (7 months) and I still use it, since I put it in the tub and don't want to fill the whole tub and it helps her to have something to grab onto. She likes the water up to her belly (it keeps her warm). I plan on using it for awhile yet.
1614992
The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
613426
It's not the most convenient thing to carry it in the diaper bag. We drain the water out and do take it places. i think it's way more convenient than warming water to warm the bottle. We love love love it. Best purchase
439910
My son is nine months old now and is sitting up and splashing in this tub. He doesn't seem uncomfortable despite the position of his legs (they are so flexible as babies). My main concern at this point is now that he is sitting up in the tub, he is able to grab the faucet handle and possibly change the temperature of the water before I grab his little hands. I think once they are able to sit up, they need to be in the "big" tub.
892086
Hi You could maybe double it up- that's what we did when we were at the hospital. You can also always put a blanket over the end of the bassinet if you are worried about the baby being cold. They can't regulate their own temperature that early so you really don't want them to get too hot either. I would put a hat on the baby, too for the first little bit. Sorry- not sure if that helps or not )
690489
Sorry it took me so long to get back. We have just put water in it once and it is still cool.. We have a large in the bottom of our englishbull dogs kennel and its stayed cool this whole time even if our big boxer lays on it. I did put a sheet and light blanket on one side so in the night he gets to cool he can be warm on the other side. This was works awesome for us.
1770650
I typically just put a onesie with long sleeves on the baby for the colder months. For the warmer months I will just put the sleep sack on by itself so the baby does not over heat.
454814
We bathed him in the kitchen sink and had a pull out faucet. Baby that fits in here wouldn't really be able to change the temp at that age. We loved it til he was over a year. Then we switched to a tub in tub.
1429890
I'm not real sure go to swim ways baby and they should be able to tell you. Glad you teaching you child about water but very important to be safe.
1383283
Either way. I just put it in the bath tub and let the warm water go directly in from the faucet. . Great bath tub for toddlers!!!!
1781593
I bought this for my grandson, and we all agree it is one of our best baby purchases. The bottom of the tub is a little like an air mattress that you use in a swimming pool. There is a little inflatable piece intended to be a small wedge to keep the baby from sliding while sitting,but you don't have to inflate. We never do, so it just lays flat. I don't see any reason you could not lay your baby flat. We absolutely love this tub. It is protective, comfortable, and we have used it since my grandson was 7 mos. old (he is 11 mos now).
22321
The spout doesn't work like that. Nothing is pres-set. Basically when you put the spout cover on the spout, turn on the water, and the spout takes the temperature. You adjust your water until it is set at the temperature you want. I normally like to use 100-102 degrees for my baby. It's a little hotter but the spout will tell you that the normal comfortable range is 90-99 I think. I love this product because I never have to guess if my baby's water is comfortable enough or not. I just adjust the water until it says 102 and we are good to go!
547749
No I've not had this issue it is close to my baby but it needs to be so he can pull the fish to play the sounds/music. It doesn't hit him in the head. Your baby may just be a little too small for the saucer now? I put a small blanket around my baby's waist so that he doesn't lean too far over while sitting in there. That should help!
1030243
The tub doesn't "fill up." The overlap that allows it to lay flat when not in use also allows it to drain as your bathe the baby. This is not a conventional tub that you fill and then put the baby in. It's a place for baby to be comfortably supported while being bathed.
1632107
I didn't use it in winter, because I bought it February, but I can say, that it is very warm, I used it in rainy, windy and cold weather. was around 58 degree. And a baby was warmer always. But below 58 degree didn't yet used. Will try it next winter.
1152866
You can definitely use this for a newborn and I have, for both of my children. I do put a towel down first, for more cushion and "hold". But unless the baby is tiny, the way this tub is constructed actually allows the baby to safely lay down, in the water, while you can use both hands to wash him or her.