Baby tubs
Lalo Bathtime Starter Kit
Our take
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.
Multi-stageNon-toxic materialsReusable later
Consider instead: The First Years Sure Comfort for a budget tub.
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 $7.08 a month over a typical 12 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionSkip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Tub: About $50-65, scored 81 (Good).
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand if it's clean and not cracked.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Lasts for years
- Good-looking
- Second life as storage
Recurring complaints
- Heavy
- Hard to store
- Tricky drain plug
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
Water safetyNever leave baby alone in the tub, even for a second
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