We scored 5 baby tubs on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby Bathtub, with a Cradle Score of 80.
Highest Cradle Score of the 5 we scored. The Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a…
Materials & safety score of 72. Folds flat for storage and works to age 4, with a heat-sensitive plug.
Parent consensus score of 82. Best for newborns: a washable mesh sling holds baby in place, and it adapts through four…
Value & longevity score of 88. A perforated plastic bath seat that drains instantly and is easy to clean.
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby BathtubAbout $30 | 70 | 84 | 90 | Low |
| 2 | 78Angelcare Baby Bath SupportAbout $20 | 70 | 80 | 88 | Low |
| 3 | 78Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat TubAbout $38 | 68 | 82 | 88 | Low |
| 4 | 76Stokke Flexi BathAbout $90 | 72 | 82 | 70 | Low |
| 5 | 76Contours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion BathtubAbout $50 | 68 | 80 | 84 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
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.
5 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
The Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a temperature gauge.
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.
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.
Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby Bathtub has the highest Cradle Score of the 5 baby tubs we scored, at 80 out of 100 (Good). The Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a temperature gauge.
Stokke Flexi Bath 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.
Boon SOAK 3-Stage Baby Bathtub (About $30) scores highest on value and longevity among baby tubs with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 5 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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