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After our own babies tested 10 baby bathtubs and bathtub seats for 25 hours, we determined that although you don’t need a special bathtub or seat to bathe your child, having one can make this task easier , More interesting, and make everyone feel comfortable. Our favorite baby bathtub is Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling'n Seat Tub; it is easy to use, feels safe, and is more suitable for fast-growing babies than most babies.

The large size of this bathtub makes it the easiest to use the washbasin we have tested. It is designed to grow with your baby and includes extra features that other bathtubs do not have.

*At the time of publication, the price was $33.

The Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling'n Seat Tub is our favorite tub. This is one of the most spacious bathtubs we have tested, and all parts of the baby can be easily reached and cleaned. This is also the most versatile model we have tried-the detachable seat allows you to free up more space when your baby can sit unsupported, which means you can use it for longer than most bathtubs. Fisher-Price's thoughtful details also make it more convenient to use than most washbasins we tested: it has a hook to hang it, a drain plug and a rinse bottle. However, its large size means that it may not fit the sink.

This bathtub has the same multifunctional style as our main choice, and the size is easier to manage, but the baby will grow up faster.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe is the same molded plastic basin as the Fisher Bath, but it is shorter and narrower (but still one of the largest bathtubs we have tried). If storage or sink space is a big issue, its smaller size may be a benefit, but it also means that it will not fit your baby for a long time. The First Years is the only bathtub we found with a soap holder. Ironically, it only creates more difficult-to-clean surfaces on the bathtub.

Of all the models we tested, this sink insert is the easiest to install, clean, lift and store, but you can only use it in a large sink or bathtub.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

If you want to bathe your baby directly in the sink or bathtub, Angelcare is the best choice. The molded plastic seat is the easiest to use in its class, hardly needs to be set up or cleaned up, and is smaller and lighter than the basin-type baby bathtub. But you must have a bathtub, or a sink large enough to fit its 23-inch length to use this seat, and it needs more water to run the bathtub instead of filling a separate basin like our other options .

The large size of this bathtub makes it the easiest to use the washbasin we have tested. It is designed to grow with your baby and includes extra features that other bathtubs do not have.

*At the time of publication, the price was $33.

This bathtub has the same multifunctional style as our main choice, and the size is easier to manage, but the baby will grow up faster.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

Of all the models we tested, this sink insert is the easiest to install, clean, lift and store, but you can only use it in a large sink or bathtub.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

I am the family editor of Wirecutter, for which I wrote articles about shoe racks, buying sheets and side pillows. Until six months ago, I rarely (if any) bathed the baby. Like most of the new skills you acquired when you were a parent for the first time, the learning curve is steep. In the first few months after the baby was born, I quickly learned about the effective and ineffective methods of cleaning a slippery baby. In addition to my first experience of being a mother, I also borrowed the expertise of a dozen other Wirecutter parents, read six reviews, and got test help from Wirecutter electrical editor Liam McCabe. He is our regular Resident laundry and laundry experts. For tableware, he applies his cleaning expertise to his newborn.

If you have a baby or a baby on the road, you may need a baby shower. Of course, you can fill the sink or bathtub with water and use your arms to support your baby-or use them to bathe-but a dedicated container or seat to surround you that is wet, squirming, and possibly screaming Children can make it easier for everyone to take a bath. Keeping your baby's support in the water allows you to free your hands to wash your hands, making you, and perhaps your baby, feel more comfortable and safe.

If you don’t have a bathtub or a large sink, a dedicated baby bathroom is also a good idea. Although they come in many designs and styles, if you only have a small sink or shower, these bathtubs provide a large basin that you can fill up and place on the table or floor.

We first get bathing advice from websites such as Lucie's List, The Bump and BabyGearLab. We then considered the most popular and highly rated bathrooms from Amazon, BuyBuy Baby, Wal-Mart, and Target, and compiled a list of 29 promising options. We found that most baby shower gels fall into two categories:

Based on our research and our own experience, we have determined the standards that a good baby bathtub or bathtub should have:

Ease of use: Baby bathtubs or inserts should make life easier, not harder. We look for models that are easy to set up, quickly clean up, and don't take up much storage space. We appreciate the convenient details, such as the stopper for draining the bath water and the built-in hook for hanging the bathtub to dry and store. For the plush model, we also pay attention to the drying time, because the bathtub stand that hangs in the shower room for many days may be inconvenient and easy to mold.

Safety: Bathing a newborn baby can be intimidating, and baby shower gel can prevent your baby from slipping out of your hands or slipping into the water. Even in a well-designed baby bathroom, you should not leave your baby unattended. We carefully considered the safety of putting our children in each bathtub and pointed out how easy it is for them to get in and out, if they feel safe or slip, and whether they can easily keep their heads away from the bathroom water .

Baby comfort: Comfortable babies are always easier to bathe, so we look for bathtubs that online critics like to make our babies happy. This usually means that their bodies are well supported, they have room to move around, and they have enough water to stay warm.

Bring comfort to parents: We look for bathtubs that can free hands to clean for babies, do not collapse or separate, and feel stable when placed on a surface. Some people provide benefits such as soap holders, or provide toys to distract your baby while you bathe. We especially like the bathtub, which allows you to easily get all the items you need to clean.

Long service life: Like most baby products, the length of time you can use the bathtub is limited by the baby's growth rate, so we look for a bathtub that fits the baby as long as possible. Some models do this with customizable add-ons, some have multiple built-in seats to support the baby's developing body control, and some are large enough to be used during the first 6 to 12 months of life.

Using these guides, we searched for specifications and delved into owner reviews to narrow our list to 10 promising models.

Washbasin: Boon Naked The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling'n Seat Tub Primo EuroBath Prince Lionheart Washpod Shnuggle

Insert: Angelcare Baby Bath Support Blooming Bath Lotus Skip Hop Moby SoftSpot Puj Tub

We test each bath by bathing our own babies: my daughter, who was 4 to 5 months old during the test, and Liam's daughter, who was only two weeks old. I have a large 30-inch kitchen sink and I put any suitable bathtub on it. I have used the rest in the bathtub. Liam tested all his bathtubs in the bathtub. We divided the list of models, started taking a bath, and made detailed notes. When we find a bathtub that babies particularly like, we send it to another person for a second opinion.

The large size of this bathtub makes it the easiest to use the washbasin we have tested. It is designed to grow with your baby and includes extra features that other bathtubs do not have.

*At the time of publication, the price was $33.

We think the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling'n Seat Tub is best for most parents who want a dedicated baby bathtub. It is convenient, feels very safe, and allows babies to lie down or sit in more positions than any other bathtub we tested. This means that Fisher-Price may be more durable than the other bathtubs we tested, so even if it is more expensive than some, we think it is worth the money. If you have a small kitchen sink and want to use a basin in your bathtub or elsewhere, then this is what you want.

Although it may sound counterintuitive, Fisher-Price’s large size (but not too large) is easier to use than the small bathtub we tested, which sometimes requires the baby to be repositioned to scrub. We tried a bigger bathtub, but it was too troublesome to manage. Fisher-Price's weight is relatively heavier at 7 pounds, which is just right: installation and cleaning require little extra effort, but the elbow space in the bathtub is larger, allowing easier access to every part of the baby. Compared to other bathtubs where we have tried more complex designs and hard-to-reach corners, Fisher-Price's smooth, slightly inclined surface is easier to clean.

Fisher-Price also includes some beautiful decorations that make it easier to use: it is one of the only bathtubs with clothes hooks we have found-a very convenient bonus-to keep the bathtub up and away. Its drain plug means you don't need to empty a heavy basin full of water, which is a problem we encounter when using some bathtubs. This is also the only shower gel we have tested that contains a rinse bottle. Although its water flow is weak, it does help me rinse the shampoo from the baby's hair.

We feel that our baby is safe at Fisher. It lays flat on the floor of the bathtub or shower, unlike some round bucket bathtubs that are not compatible with the sloped sides of my bathtub. If this bathtub doesn't fit your kitchen sink—it's likely because it's about 30 inches long—it can be placed on it; its notched feet hook firmly to the partition of the split sink. The inner corner of the bathtub keeps our baby's head safely above the water, and will not let them slide left and right or become listless. The other basin I tested, Shnuggle, was scary for me and my daughter because she kept sliding to the side in a bathtub that was too wide.

Fisher-Price is more versatile than any other bathtub we have tested, offering four bathing configurations. Like some other bathtubs we have tried, it includes a newborn sling for the first few months. The bathtub itself consists of a padded reclining chair at one end and a more upright seat at the other. These two positions support newborns as they slowly work towards the ability to sit down. Fisher-Price is superior to all other bathtubs because it adds a fourth position: once your baby can sit comfortably, removing the seat can free up more space in the bathtub for older babies to play. Even with seats installed, Fisher-Price has more room for movement-it is longer and wider than most washbasins we have seen. But unlike other wide tubs that let my baby slide to the side, Fisher-Price's seat holds her in place while leaving enough room for her to splash water.

This versatility means you can use this bathtub for longer than any other bathtub we have tested. It can accommodate babies weighing up to 25 pounds, so it can provide about a year of use-conveniently, this is the length of its limited warranty. Our runner-up First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe has the same weight limit, but its shorter internal length limits its useful life. Wirecutter appliance editor Liam McCabe, who owns Fisher-Price, likes that he doesn’t need to buy a bigger bathtub for his nearly 6-month-old daughter: “As someone who hates buying things twice, I like this idea and I should be able to use this The bathtub will be used for at least another six months-for a person who is only 2 feet tall, there is no need to fill the entire bathtub."

Although we like the large size of Fisher-Price, it is heavier and harder to store than the more compact bathtubs we have tried. It weighs almost 7 pounds and doesn't fit my large 30-inch kitchen sink, just like other basins, so I was forced to kneel by the bathtub while taking a shower. We doubt whether this bathtub will fit many sinks. Fisher-Price’s feet have notches that can be fastened to the top of the split sink, but depending on your height, doing so may make it too tall to reach comfortably.

Although the detachable seat is versatile, it is troublesome to disassemble. It takes enough strength to pull it down, I wonder if I'm going to break something. Moreover, to make matters worse, the drain plug is located under the seat, which makes it more difficult to reach than some other models we tested (but some do not have a drain plug). You can solve this problem by reaching under the bathtub and inserting the plug from the outside, instead of removing the seat like an Amazon reviewer. Finally, a squeezable rinse bottle is a good idea, but in fact, the spray of water is too big to rinse my baby’s hair without splashing her face.

This bathtub has the same multifunctional style as our main choice, and the size is easier to manage, but the baby will grow up faster.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

If the Fisher-Price is too big for you, we almost like the First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe basin. It is very easy to use, and feels safe and comfortable. But it only allows three bathing positions instead of four, so it is slightly less versatile than Fisher. Its smaller size also means that your baby may grow up faster.

The molded plastic First Years basin is almost as easy to use as Fisher-Price. There is a padded bracket at each end-reclining on one side and supporting on the other-so setting up is a breeze. Like the Fisher-Price bathtub, the First Years bathtub has a convenient drain plug, but it is easier to access and use than our main choice. This bathtub is also significantly lighter-about 3 pounds instead of 7 pounds. It is one of the only bathtubs with a built-in soap holder that we have tested, which may be a benefit if you use it away from the sink or bathroom. However, soap racks and bathtubs generally have many complex structures—peaks and valleys, turf and hump—compared to the relatively smooth surfaces of Fisher-Price, these structures are difficult to clean. Also, there is no hook like our main choice, I had to put this bathtub against the shower wall to dry.

When it is placed on a flat surface, the First Years bathtub feels stable, and like Fisher-Price, it has notched feet to help it sit safely on the kitchen sink, but it feels equally high when used in that position And uncomfortable, depending on your height. Like our main choice, my daughter is safely supported internally. The bathtub was so narrow that even though she couldn't sit up, it didn't slide to the side. The reclining angle keeps her face out of the water safely, while also keeping her body submerged and warm.

Compared with the relatively smooth surface of Fisher-Price, First Years has more water and dirt stuck.

The First Years bathtub is less useful than Fisher-Price. Its exterior is only about 2 inches shorter, but due to the soap holder and molded design, the interior is significantly shorter. Although my 5-month-old daughter was older than her age, she was almost too long to take a bath. Unlike Fisher-Price, you cannot remove the seat of The First Years to make more room, so we think most babies will grow out of this pot faster. Although the First Years bathtub can hold babies up to 25 pounds, some Amazon reviewers point out that their babies have grown up long before they reach the weight limit.

Of all the models we tested, this sink insert is the easiest to install, clean, lift and store, but you can only use it in a large sink or bathtub.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

Unlike the independent Fisher-Price and First Years basins, the Angelcare baby shower stand is a bathtub seat that can be used in a sink or bathtub filled with water. Angelcare is the easiest bathroom we have tried, it feels safe and comfortable for everyone involved. In fact, if you have a sink large enough to hold a 23-inch long Angelcare, we think it is the most comfortable bathing choice for parents. If you don't want the hassle of a large basin and don't mind using more water, Angelcare is also a great choice for bathtubs.

Next to other sink inserts we have tried, Angelcare is by far the easiest to install and clean. It is also significantly lighter and smaller—about 7 inches shorter than our recommended basin style and up to 5 pounds lighter—so it’s easier to pull out in the shower and store it when not in use. Its perforated soft plastic molded seats are comfortable, but they don’t absorb water like the plush inserts we tested. They tend to drip on the floor and take several days to dry. Angelcare includes a hanging loop, which is not as convenient as Fisher-Price's large hook. Its disposable reclining seat does not provide a variety of accessories and positions for newborns, infants and toddlers, but supports the baby in a lying position. It does not offer the option to sit more straight like our other options, and if your baby likes that position, this may ruin the deal.

Compared with other sink inserts we tested, Angelcare feels safer and more reliable. Its frame is made of sturdy molded plastic with a soft perforated mesh seat and backrest. A layer of rubber molding along the base prevents it from sliding on wet surfaces. The other bathroom seats we tried felt fragile and unstable; the foam Puj Tub that folds the seats together using magnets even separated inside my baby. The angle of Angelcare's backrest is inclined to support babies who cannot sit down yet, but it is steep enough to keep their heads away from the water. Some of the inserts we have tried, such as the blooming lotus flower, are more like flat pillows and cannot keep our baby at a safe angle. Like our other options, Angelcare has a molded hip bulge that prevents our baby from sliding into the water from a slope.

Angelcare feels like one of the most comfortable bathrooms we use for babies. The soft plastic of the mesh seat is strong and flexible, so it can support my baby's back and bottom. The molded shape puts her in a supported reclining position, but allows her feet to kick freely (a favorite bath time activity), while the bathtub style does not. Other bathtubs that use particularly soft and comfortable materials, such as Moby SoftSpot, lack the structure and support of Angelcare. Many Amazon reviewers also mentioned how comfortable and happy their baby feels in the bath: "We have used it for a week and our bath time has changed from being fast and sad to fun, calm and longer... .. I like that he is fully supported and able to submerge (at a safe level) in the water to help him stay warm. The tub stand is light, easy to keep clean, and it’s great!"

Angelcare is also the most comfortable for bathers-if it fits your sink. The height of this bathtub is just right to stand in front of the sink (imagine your posture when washing the dishes). Although like our other select products, the Fisher-Price and First Years bathtubs are suitable for bathing in the sink, they are larger and may not fit inside. Although their grooved feet allow you to safely place them on the sink, they make them too tall and not really comfortable for short or medium-height bathers. However, if Angelcare is not suitable, you need to use it in the bathtub, which will require the same squatting and kneeling positions as most other bathtubs. Remember, no matter how you use Angelcare, it will use more water than a standalone bathtub. If you don't have a bathtub and your sink cannot accommodate Angelcare, you should try one of our other options.

Among the relatively few negative reviews on Amazon, some reported that Angelcare’s mesh was torn and that the mesh made their babies easy to catch colds, while others felt that the insert was uncomfortable for boys.

Prince Lionheart Washpod is known as a womb-like environment, which makes babies feel comfortable and safe. It is true that our babies like to stay in them, but they are so close to the body that we find it actually difficult to clean them. This bathtub may be perfect for calming fussy babies, but it is not a convenient bathtub.

Although Shnuggle has a foam back cushion, it does not prevent my baby from sliding left and right, which makes me nervous. Its slanted recline was too steep to wash and rinse her hair without splashing on her face. However, it is one of the smallest basins we have tested, so if there is a problem with storage space, it may be suitable for you.

We don't understand why Boon Naked has so many positive reviews because we found it difficult to use and a little scary to use. It has no internal structure, so babies who cannot sit are not well supported, and the foldable legs make it feel very unstable. This is also the only bathtub where we resort to frustrating swear words in our notes.

Primo EuroBath is the largest bathtub we have tested so far. It was 36 inches long and 25 inches wide. It was too large for many people to be practical. Liam found in a test that its newborn side was too big for his 4-month-old child at the time. uncomfortable. However, the two Wirecutter editors are fans of Primo for babies and toddlers, and if you only have one shower room available, it might be a good second bathtub.

Skip Hop Moby SoftSpot is the smallest bathtub we have tried, so it may be suitable for newborns, but it will not last long as the baby grows. Its beanbag-like texture also sucks a lot of water, making it difficult to clean.

We found that the blooming bath lotus was almost unusable. It is too soft to be placed in a large kitchen sink; although the petals are soft, they are large and fluffy, and it takes three days to dry.

Puj Tub looks convenient at first because its lightweight foam and folding design means it is very easy to store. But the magnets that hold the folding seat together are not strong enough to prevent it from being pulled apart under my baby's weight. If I don’t switch to one of our choices, Angelcare, I can’t finish the bath.

Anisa Arsenault, Top 10 Best Baby Baths, The Bump, May 30, 2018

Bath Stuff, Lucy's List, June 1, 2018

Best Baby Bathtubs of 2018, Babylist, January 1, 2018

Juliet Suprrier, MD, and Lindsay Selig, Best Baby Bathtub Review, BabyGearLab, June 1, 2018

Jennifer Hunter (Jennifer Hunter) is a senior editor of clothing, accessories, and pets. She was previously the editor of Wirecutter's household products report. She spent ten years writing and editing for lifestyle brands such as Architectural Digest and Apartment Therapy, which was very useful for her latest project: restoring her Los Angeles home in the mid-century.

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