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Bxgell2
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Bathtub question for bigger babies

Alex is kind of big (close to 18lbs, and god knows how long, but let's just say she's too long to fit into 9 month clothing! Chat Icon ). She's starting to outgrow the bathtub we bought her, so now what do we use? Get a larger bathtub, or is it time to transition her into the real tub? Is there anything you recommend we use in the real tub so she doesn't slip all over the place?

This is the tub we have that she's outgrowing...

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Posted 2/24/06 10:52 AM
 
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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

I bring her in the tub with me pretty often then I pass her off to DH to dress her for bed and I fill up the tub with hot water and bubbles and soak. Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 10:57 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

I was just talking with my SIL about this. I have the same tub as you and it's getting really hard to bathe him in there. She has a 10 month old and she told me about an inflatable tub that goes right into the regular tub. It sounded perfect. I have to see if I can get a link from her. I *think* she said she got it at Target.

Posted 2/24/06 10:59 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

I've been using the Eurobath, which has been great until she learned to stand up!!! ARGH!!!

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Posted 2/24/06 11:01 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.

Posted 2/24/06 11:02 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

We have the inflatable tub - it fits right in your tub or you could even use it on the counter. Jesse loves it (he doesn't like the regular tub). Everyone sells them - BRU, BBB, etc.

Posted 2/24/06 11:05 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by meltodd604

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.



Yup, she'll only fit in it for a couple more weeks I think. We used both sides and with both sides her legs are just too long. She loves to kick and splash and now she's banging onto the edge when she starts kicking Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 11:05 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by MommaG

We have the inflatable tub - it fits right in your tub or you could even use it on the counter. Jesse loves it (he doesn't like the regular tub). Everyone sells them - BRU, BBB, etc.



Isn't a pain though to inflate all the time? Or do you keep it permanently inflated?

Posted 2/24/06 11:05 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by meltodd604

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.



Jake is 20 lbs, 28 1/2 inches at 7 mos and he's been on the toddler side for awhile now. It's just not roomy enough. I can't imagine how a toddler could fit in there.

That euro bath looks good...

Posted 2/24/06 11:06 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

We have the Eurotub too.

Posted 2/24/06 11:07 AM
 

MelToddJulia
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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

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Posted by meltodd604

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.



Yup, she'll only fit in it for a couple more weeks I think. We used both sides and with both sides her legs are just too long. She loves to kick and splash and now she's banging onto the edge when she starts kicking Chat Icon



Wow, well now that I think about it, Julia JUST fits in it too, but I figured thats hows its so post to be being its a toddler tub too. Chat Icon I guess I will have to buy another one soon.....How tall is Alex?

Posted 2/24/06 11:10 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by meltodd604

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Posted by meltodd604

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.



Yup, she'll only fit in it for a couple more weeks I think. We used both sides and with both sides her legs are just too long. She loves to kick and splash and now she's banging onto the edge when she starts kicking Chat Icon



Wow, well now that I think about it, Julia JUST fits in it too, but I figured thats hows its so post to be being its a toddler tub too. Chat Icon I guess I will have to buy another one soon.....How tall is Alex?



I'm not sure, but I know that at our last appointment which was 6 weeks ago, she was about 27 inches... she's already bigger and longer than all the other babies at daycare and all of them are at least 2-3 months older than she is! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 11:12 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

We have a Gerry bathtub seat... like this.... it's great!! She's 13 months and we still use it so she doesn't fall over
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Posted 2/24/06 11:17 AM
 

MelToddJulia
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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by Bxgell2

Posted by meltodd604

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Posted by meltodd604

Really shes out growing that bathtub?? Its an infant to toddler bathtub, and I just got it for Julia like a few weeks ago cause she was out growing her infant one. Julia is 18lbs 27inches. Did u use both side of the tub? One side is the infant and the other is the toddler side.



Yup, she'll only fit in it for a couple more weeks I think. We used both sides and with both sides her legs are just too long. She loves to kick and splash and now she's banging onto the edge when she starts kicking Chat Icon



Wow, well now that I think about it, Julia JUST fits in it too, but I figured thats hows its so post to be being its a toddler tub too. Chat Icon I guess I will have to buy another one soon.....How tall is Alex?



I'm not sure, but I know that at our last appointment which was 6 weeks ago, she was about 27 inches... she's already bigger and longer than all the other babies at daycare and all of them are at least 2-3 months older than she is! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon




Wow! Shes going to be tall. Julia is tall for her age too, shes bigger then most of the babies in her gymboree class. Hey maybe they will be models when they get older Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 11:18 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by Bxgell2

Posted by MommaG

We have the inflatable tub - it fits right in your tub or you could even use it on the counter. Jesse loves it (he doesn't like the regular tub). Everyone sells them - BRU, BBB, etc.



Isn't a pain though to inflate all the time? Or do you keep it permanently inflated?



We have the same inflatable tub and Andrew used it in the big tub from about 8 months until he was 20 months. Worth it IMO! I inflated it once, then just hung it on the side of the tub to dry each time we finished with it (it has a suction cup attached to it for this). Since we have a separate shower for him, it was not a problem just keeping it inflated in the tub for him.

Posted 2/24/06 11:24 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by JennChris

We have a Gerry bathtub seat... like this.... it's great!! She's 13 months and we still use it so she doesn't fall over
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I just got a similar one by Safety First, but haven't used it yet. Can they easily get at toys floating in the tub? Or does she just play with the things on the front of the seat?

Posted 2/24/06 11:26 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

I just moved my 6 month old into a bath seat for the kitchen sink. We had the same tub you have and he outgrew it as well (he's almost 20 pounds and 28").Chat Icon

Since he sits unassisted now, the seat works great (it has suction cups on the bottom and stays in place really well). I used this for my 1st until about 9 months then we had to move into the inflatable tub (which is awesome, BTW!). We'll do the same for the baby when he's ready.

Posted 2/24/06 11:39 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

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Posted by Bxgell2

Posted by MommaG

We have the inflatable tub - it fits right in your tub or you could even use it on the counter. Jesse loves it (he doesn't like the regular tub). Everyone sells them - BRU, BBB, etc.



Isn't a pain though to inflate all the time? Or do you keep it permanently inflated?



We have the same inflatable tub and Andrew used it in the big tub from about 8 months until he was 20 months. Worth it IMO! I inflated it once, then just hung it on the side of the tub to dry each time we finished with it (it has a suction cup attached to it for this). Since we have a separate shower for him, it was not a problem just keeping it inflated in the tub for him.



We had the same tub for Andrew initially and when he outgrew it we switched to the inflatable one. Like Trish, we just leave it inflated and leave it to the side (we can't use the suction hook) when not using it.

Posted 2/24/06 11:41 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by sarahsmommy

Posted by JennChris

We have a Gerry bathtub seat... like this.... it's great!! She's 13 months and we still use it so she doesn't fall over
Chat Icon
IMAGE



I just got a similar one by Safety First, but haven't used it yet. Can they easily get at toys floating in the tub? Or does she just play with the things on the front of the seat?


It gives her room to move... it's nice because it unclips to get her in and out easily.... I let her roam free in the tub, but her brother ends up in the tub with her most of the time and he makes a wave poolChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 11:44 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

This is the one we started using about 2 weeks ago - he absolutely LOVES it! He splashes around and plays with his toys...so much fun!

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Posted 2/24/06 11:49 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by JennChris

Posted by sarahsmommy

Posted by JennChris

We have a Gerry bathtub seat... like this.... it's great!! She's 13 months and we still use it so she doesn't fall over
Chat Icon
IMAGE



I just got a similar one by Safety First, but haven't used it yet. Can they easily get at toys floating in the tub? Or does she just play with the things on the front of the seat?


It gives her room to move... it's nice because it unclips to get her in and out easily.... I let her roam free in the tub, but her brother ends up in the tub with her most of the time and he makes a wave poolChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



Cool, thanks! And it always makes me smile to hear about your kids or see their pics. He's such a sweet big brother!!!

Posted 2/24/06 11:50 AM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

My 5-Month Old nephew uses this and loves the bath now!

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Posted 2/24/06 12:01 PM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Here's a pic of Mallory in hersChat Icon Daddy gave her a mohawkChat Icon

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Posted 2/24/06 12:08 PM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

Posted by Elbee

My 5-Month Old nephew uses this and loves the bath now!

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I have the same one for Jared. He outgrew that blue tub too even when I turned it around for the toddler side...His long legs kept kicking the edges, so I decided to get that from BRU.. It's only 19.99.

Posted 2/24/06 12:49 PM
 

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Re: Bathtub question for bigger babies

I have the same tub as you Beth. I still use the sling because it is easier to wash her. I tired taking out the sling and she keeps sliding down. I am a bit scared to put her in the big tub in that seat...plus I have that yucky anit skid stuff on the bottom of my tub and it is rough for her little butt

Posted 2/24/06 12:50 PM
 
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