Baby tubs
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub
Our take
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.
Birth-25 lb3 stagesBudget
Consider instead: Skip Hop Moby for a sturdier sling.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Must-have A simple, supportive tub makes newborn baths easier. Bath seats are not safety devices, so never leave a baby alone in one.
Cost per monthAbout $1.67 a month over a typical 12 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand if it's clean and not cracked.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Great value
- Fits most sinks
Recurring complaints
- Sling sags over time
- Mold-prone if not dried
- Hard-to-clean corners
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 3 checks clear, 2 to know about.
Water safetyNever leave baby alone in the tub, even for a second
CleaningDry the sling fully between baths to prevent mold
RecallsNone for this tub in CPSC bath recalls since 2020
When to buy it
Registry
Add one tub
After cord falls off
Start tub baths
Sitting up
Switch stages or move to the big tub; never leave baby alone
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Sources
- Babylist: Best baby bathtubs (May 2026)babylist.com
- CPSC recall database: "bath" recalls since 2020saferproducts.gov