What parents say about the TummyTub

We often hear about dads who were very skeptical of the Tummy Tub and then after using it become the biggest fans!

Dad of twins says: "After buying the Tummy Tub, we got home and started kicking ourselves for spending so much money on a darn tub. However, the sales guy was quite persuasive that this was the best tub available. Having been giving baths for 3 months now, we totally agree. Not once have the twins cried when taking a bath. Actually, they smile more in the bath than any other time during the day. I don't know what it is about the Tummy Tub but I highly recommend it."

Eric, dad to Ava, says: "Tummy what? There is no way Ava (16 months old) is going to fit comfortably in this little bucket! One night my wife yells out to me to come to the bathroom. There was Ava sitting happily in this bucket, like a pig in mud. She looked to be really liking her new bath. The next night it was my turn to bathe Ava. I just lifted Ava into the Tummy Tub and she sat herself down comfortably, if I needed to wash her, I only needed to ask her to stand up. There is even room for her to blow bubbles in the water. She just loves it, the only thing is it takes ages to coax her out of the bath. Someone once said “the converted makes the best advocates”.

It's true that dads love the TummyTub! We see wonderful pictures all the time. The bonding experience with the TummyTub is unparalleled and babies feel secure in the fetal position with daddy right there. If you are a new or expectant dad looking for a fun way to bond with your baby and get something practical accomplished at the same time, look no further!

I love the TummyTub for a few reasons. The most important reason I love the TummyTub is that Darragh loves it. The TummyTub uses the smallest amount of water and is so easy to carry around the house after the bath to water the plants or garden.  I believe Darragh will learn to swim faster because he likes popping his mouth under and then jumping up on his legs and laughing.  I believe this is teaching him how to stay above the water.  This is also helping him develop his leg muscles. Did you see the photo of my other son at 2.5 year old in the TummyTub? He still loves it, we always take it from Australia to Europe traveling, in fact two years ago for the tour de France we didn’t bring any baby equipment no pram or cot just the tummy tub!! 

Tizzie Hall, International Baby Whisperer,Australia

"I found the TummyTub to be absolutely fantastic. My baby suffers from wind and since using the TummyTub I've found that it has helped him immensely. I find it much easier to bath my baby in the TummyTub and we enjoy bath time more now. I feel that this is due to him feeling more secure in the TummyTub. Another added bonus with the TummyTub is that you save a lot of water, as you barely need any to fill it !" Angela, Sydney

"From the start my son did not enjoy being bathed in the traditional bath, where he was placed lying up in the water. He almost seemed frightened and instead of bath time being a soothing experience, it was becoming a  stressful event for baby. TummyTub changed that because he felt comfortable, secure and more in control being in the upright position. Being submerged up to his shoulders in the warm water became a pleasurable sleep inducing experience for him. I recommend TummyTub to all parents, especially those uncertain on how to handle a small baby in a bath, because it makes bathing so much easier and relaxing for both baby and caregiver! Simone, Wyndham Vale

"The TummyTub is fantastic, our daughter loves it! We live in a small apartment without a bath and the small amount of water it needs makes life a lot easier not to mention saves our backs. Our baby girl plays in the TummyTub for about 20 minutes each day which is a testament to how much she loves it. Thanks for such a wonderful product" Rob, Suzie and baby Danielle, Sydney

"My baby just loves her TummyTub. She can't get enough of it" Wanda, Canberra

"Even though my son is quite big now (almost 10 months), he really enjoys the TummyTub, as if he was in a familiar position – he seemed very settled and sat or stood comfortably in it and it was quite easy in particular to wash his hair. I like that the water covers most of his body so he didn't gel cold. It's great!" Alison, Sydney

"Our son loves his new TummyTub!  I've attached a photo of him bathing in it for the first time" Paul and Josie, Tullamarine

"Hi, I saw your TummyTub yesterday at the Brisbane Expo and mentioned that my daughter has one in the UK. My grandchild just loves it! My daughter had caesarean birth so it was really great for her but I also love it. It uses very little water and baby is very safe and secure in it. No slipping, no head or face in the water, and so easy to use. No spilling like other baths when you need to empty it and we used it on the table and on the floor. Fantastic product, I hope it takes off well in Australia as I think it's a real safety issue with bathing babies.  I love it!"   Karen, Brisbane 

"We originally bought the TummyTub when our daughter was 2 months old because we wanted to take it on holiday with us (which was very handy). It also really appealed to me as it uses very little water compared to the bath, which we had been using up until then.  Since we've had it  we've never looked back! Our daughter loves the bath no matter what mood she is in beforehand - whether she's in a happy splashy mood or a quiet chilling out mood. I've also noticed how much better my back feels not bending over into the bath, and organizing bath-time has become much easier, due to the portability of the TummyTub. What a great find!"   Nicole, Sydney 

"Hi, I just wanted to show you how much my baby Alexander loves the TummyTub. He's so calm and relaxed bathing in it - much quieter than in the big bath! That's got to be good for both parents and baby! Both my husband and I find it so easy to use.

I've had a few people talk to me about our TummyTub because they're surprised at it's shape, but when I explain how it works they all agree it's a fabulous idea. As a parent I think the TummyTub is a wonderful product. We're just sorry that Alexander will eventually grow out of it, but we plan to use it as his laundry basket in his nursery in the meantime then use it to bath our next baby."  Erica and Alexander

"Hi there, I just wanted to say a very heartfelt thank you for my TummyTub which arrived today.  We live in an apartment with two showers and no bath and until recently we were bathing our 7-week old baby in the kitchen sink, which was not ideal, and is even less ideal now he has grown too big for it. Traditional larger baby baths are not practical as they are too heavy and cumbersome to lift, fill and empty. 

Being unable to give Joe a bath was very stressful for me as I felt I was neglecting him by not providing something so essential to babyhood! Anyway,  I saw your ad in Mother and Baby magazine on the weekend and did an impulse purchase. 

I was so pleasantly surprised to be rung by the courier and have it delivered so soon after ordering and at the time he said he would be at the house. I had intended to wait till my husband got home from work so we could have a go with the TummyTub together but Joe started screaming and would not stop when I tried to settle him at 5pm. I thought what the heck and within two minutes had filled the TummyTub and plonked him in it. Hey presto - quiet, calm happy baby. He enjoyed kicking his feet around and settling and re-settling himself on the bottom of the tub. After ten minutes I quickly dried and dressed him and put in back to bed, where he cried for two minutes then settled into a deep sleep. At this time of day that is a blessing I don't usually enjoy." 

I will be recommending the TummyTub to the girls in my mother's group. Thanks!  Theresa

"I wanted to write to say how much my son, Flynn, and I love the TummyTub! What a wonderful product! My son is 7 weeks old and we have used the tub since birth. It makes bathtime so easy and he loves it! If he is cranky in the evening a soak in the tub before bed settles him straight away." Thanks for such a great product! 

Here's a photo of Flynn in his TummyTub.  Jodie, Wantirna

I have both the tub and the stool and LOVE it so much! My son who is now almost 9 weeks calms down instantaneously when he's in it (and loves to spash and play). Also, when he has a tummy ache, it's a miracle cure! The stool is great too because it holds all his bath supplies and personally I think it look really cute in our bathroom. I can't wait for him to be able to use the stool for hand washing and teeth brushing later on! By far one of the best baby items I got (clearly I could go on about the Tummy Tub for hours)!  Paula N.

Our son, Charles, has bathed in the tummy tub exclusively since birth. I love this tub for 3 reasons: 1st, Charles stays nice and warm during bath time because he's immersed in the water right below his shoulders and 2nd, it is sooo “green.” 3rd, its compact so it doesn't take up counter space. The proof is in the tub: video!  Jennifer R.

We first used the Tummy Tub on New Year's Eve. Our little girl was so over stimulated from being around extended family that she was almost inconsolable. My brother sent over his son's Tummy Tub and we tried it. MAGIC!! She loved it.        Elizabeth D.

I heard about the Tummy Tub from a friend and decided to get one for our 8 week old daughter.  We had been giving sponge baths but this looked much better.  The first night we used it, our daughter Sabina loved it.  It definitely is not a bucket, it has a unique contour that gives it a strong center of gravity and hugs the baby.  It is environmentally friendly since it uses a perfect amount of water each time.  Baby is submerged and really likes the sensation of being surrounded by warm water.  When our daughter is agitated in the evening and sometimes in the afternoon, we give her a ten minute bath for attitude adjustment and everybody is happy.  I would highly recommend Tummy Tub to any parent.    Michael M.

After struggling with bath time, we were introduced to the TummyTub.  What a fantastic blessing for parents and babies!  When we used the TummyTub with our newest baby, she was calm and seemed to know she was safe.  We've had the same experience every time afterward.  Babies are little for such a short time.  It makes me happy, as a mother, to discover anything I can to make babyhood gentle, safe and happy for my children. TummyTub is one of those ways.   Katharine M.

My son LOVES his Tummy Tub. We bought it when he was 9 weeks old and in the throes of a colic nightmare. It soothed him like nothing other, and still relaxes him before bed.  Loretta L.

I bought a Tummy Tub this week. My 5 week old doesn't like the bath that much, but as soon as I put him in the Tummy Tub he became docile, almost sleeping in it. I love Tummy Tub and it is probably my best buy! Diane L.

Jasper loved his daily TummyTub from the time we left the hospital (I’ll be taking it with me to the hospital if there is a next time). The content look that fell over his face once I placed him into the tub was amazing! It settled him so much, it was the integral part of our bedtime routine. I also believe that it aided in getting rid of gas and preventing colic. I must admit at times it could have resembled a bubble bath! There was another massive plus for me in using the TummyTub.  Jasper was / is a wriggle worm and feed times often resembled a weird form of baby yoga… but after a bath in his tub he was so relaxed he had the best feed of the day, and I knew at bed time I had one content little man!  Cassie mom of 2

The other night Emma was screaming and I'm sure it was due to her reflux but I couldn't get her to stop. She was crying off and on for a good hour or so and I ran out of options to calm her and then I remembered I had the TummyTub so I got my husband to go grab it for me and of course as soon as I stuck Emma in there she stopped crying! I let her play in there for about an hour (crazy long I know!) but she just seemed so peaceful and I got to watch the rest of my show on TV! A win win situation for sure! As soon as I took her out she fell right to sleep! Our TummyTub is a lifesaver! I'm sure it is one of our most valuable possessions in our home to us! I would pay double the amount for it just for the peace it brings us alone!  Kim H. from NJ

Of all the accessories that we bought with the arrival of a new baby, the Tummy Tub was the best one! My best memories with my newborn daughter occurred during the hour of her bath. I put her in the Tummy Tub and she was so relaxed she would fall asleep. I have been recommending it since then (12 years now) to my friends and everyone is enchanted with it. Thanks Tummy Tub!  Maite B.

Definitely a Winner
"Okay, I’ll admit that I thought it was a joke at first. We were given what appeared tobe a bucket by a well meaning friend of ours. I remember her smile at the time of presenting it to me. It seemed to me an embarrassed smile for presenting me with something so silly, but I now know different – It was actually a confident knowing smile that the doubt that obviously showed on my own face would very quickly turn to one of surprise. For the first week or so this bucket sat there with other baby items stored in it. It was actually my husband who after several days of frustration bathing our cranky baby decided to give it ago when his curiosity got the better of him after he read the information that came with it. It was the first time that we saw our baby actually enjoying the contact with water and appeared completely relaxed. Every time it’s the same. I was won over instantly and this surprised me a lot.  Yes it was a bit tricky to get used to using it, but after the third or fourth time I would now say it’s much easier to use than the conventional bath and I cannot say I ever got used to using that one when I think about it. It was itself quite awkward, particularly the filling and emptying – the “tub” is so much easier. I myself have now given several Tummy Tub’s as gifts to friends with the same knowing smile that my friend gave me. It’s quite exciting to know that they may go through the same discovery process. This is definitely a winner as far as I am concerned."American Mom

The Tummy Tub is still a huge success! I love that it uses so little water that I can carry it around the house easily, then water the lemon tree afterwards!  Mom of 5

Over the years I have had a hard time finding a good bath time solution for my babies. First I have very large babies (my biggest was 11 lbs at birth). The infant tub I have I received when I was having my first child. Its neat in that the top and bottom fold over for storage so its smaller and takes up less space. But in order to accomodate that design, your useable water space is quite small. When I would add one of my mammoth size babies in it inevitably the water would rise enough to leak out those spaces enabling it to fold. Plus it was really hard to use any of the water as the baby filled the tub leaving this small amount of water underneath them...somewhere. Also, most of the baby was hanging out of the water, naked and cold.  After trying a couple other bath time solutions I am so thrilled to have found the Tummy Tub now.  Miliana LOVES her Tummy Tub. She pulls up her legs and chews her foot, she splashes and kicks her legs up, she pulls up to stand and jumps back down (my other children like to refer to this move as the "tidal wave" as it does create quite the splash!) and occasionally she just sits back and enjoys the water surrounding her.  I love that she is covered with water all the way up to her shoulders. She stays warm. She stays happy. I love that it takes barely any water at all to acheive that too. I let the water run into the Tummy Tub for maybe 3 seconds and its filled. Its takes that little. I can carry the filled tub with one hand no straining to put it where ever I choose to bathe Miliana. Its so easy to dump out the water after the bath too since its so light. Clarissa N.

We received a Tummy Tub bathtub as a gift with the little stand / step stool that accompanies it. We love the tub. Nico sits in it upright and it’s supposed to mimic the womb, which is supposed to soothe a colicky baby. Since he’s mostly not colicky, we don’t need it for that, but I can see how babies might feel really comforted by the shape and their position in it. What I love about it is that we can bathe him in any room and the stand puts him up higher than the ground (but not as high as a dresser or a counter). So it’s comfortable for me to bathe him. Something else I really like about this is that it’s multi-purpose. When he’s done with it, we can use the “tub” as a regular bucket and the stand becomes a cute step stool for us to keep in the bathroom to help him when he washes his hands and brushes his teeth. This is much better than having a bathtub sit around and take up space in our basement once he’s bathing in the regular tub. And we don’t have to buy a separate step stool. Frank took a great photo of him laughing in the tub, and the next photo after that shows how little room the tub takes up in our tiny bathroom, under the pedestal sink. Kristen S. from MD

The Tummy Tub showed up today and I broke it out of the box immediately and used it. I am now a Tummy Tub believer for sure! That was the first fuss-free bath I have ever given one of my twins. He stayed warm the entire time and instead of fussing was smiling and cooing. Off to bathe twin #2. Jennifer from WA

So, glad I bought this!!! Wish I had it when my little one was first born. Just found out about it and will use it from the beginning with the next one. My toddler was 20 months when I introduced this. 1st time use was 30 mins.! Here is some things I noticed. He was born preemie and gets very cold quick even now.  He loves the water but can't stay in the bath long before he has to get out. So, that is why the 30 mins was such a surprise. His body was in fetal position so this helps to keep warmth in. He had a perma grin the entire time so I think that there were happy endorphins being released that were also keeping him warm. I would get the stand. I did and I am happy to have saved my back especially sitting there so long for him to be done. I just got a little foot stool and sat there with him. He loves to splash but surprising he didn't do much of that.  I had a video playing that he loves and he really enjoyed himself. It takes such little water as well which is great. Not hard to lift it and dump it out. Easy to Clean. It is worth every penny. It would be great for calming, constipation, colic, etc. If you give it as a gift you might have to just go over there and help them use it just to get them started. They just have to use it once to see how great it is. S. Hicks, Portland, OR

My sister bought me a tummy tub for a baby shower gift and I was so excited to use it when my daughter was born 12/17/09. They told me to wait for her cord to fall off to give her a tub bath! She was 10 days old when she got her first tummy tub bath. I thought you guys would want to see the pictures! She loved it! She smiled so much and was so attentive. It was precious! Thank you so much for providing this product! I will recommend it over and over!
Angel

I just ordered a tummy tub & stool set and I am so happy that I was able to find your website!I live in West Virginia (originaly I am from Spain)and 3 years ago, on 2006 when I had my first child, my sister who lives in Switzerland sent me this tummy tub to use and she kept on telling me how amazing it was, everybody uses it overthere and all I can say is that I wished I got it as soon as I had my son and not 4 weeks later hahaha because no bath tub was good enough until I used the tummy tub. Now, a close friend is having a baby in a month and I was worry that my sister wouldn't have enough time to send me one so I decided to google and YEAH! I found your website!!! I am so excited! anyway, all I have to say is good luck on your business and good for you for having the idea to be the one selling this in the US. Thank you. Anna W.

That is my little granddaughter, Stella! I was so proud I gave her theTummy Tuband also saw her take a bath when she was 2 months old. I do not live near my granddaughter, so that was the first time I saw theTubin action. My daughter used it when her baby’s navel stub fell off. Our granddaughter just loves the Tub and does NOT want to get out. Her Mommy stands her in theTub and she sits down on her own….it is just so cute to watch. Even my husband, Grampy, was skeptical of the Tub until he saw our little darling take a bath during Thanksgiving weekend….too funny. I think any Mom who does not allow a grandmother to buy them aTummy Tub is missing out of many happy bath times! Grammy Mary

The TummyTub is "happiness in a bucket"! Amelia Wyant

I love my TummyTub, this is the first time I had a bath without screaming and crying! Baby Emma

Thank you so much! We love the tummy tub! My 3 month old, Wil, doesn't cry anymore at bathtime - and that makes my heart very happy! Before, it was so traumatic and I hated giving him baths, but he loves sitting in his tummy tub! K.Shaffer

Finally got tub! I was worried @ 13mo. He'd be too big.... He loved it. Thank you for the good communications on order while we waited. Much appreciated. S.Simons

Yesterday we used the TummyTub for the first time. My 10 week old was a little fussy before bed so we decided to give it a try. Within seconds of being in it, he began to coo and smile. It was a great way to end the day. Thank you! -Maren Hefler, NYC

I received my tummy tub on Monday and I have to tell you that my 11 week old son, Connor, absolutely loves it!!!! He actually cried when I took him out the first time. Anytime he needs to be calmed down I plop him in there and he splashes around for 20 minutes and then he is ready to sleep. It is wonderful. K. Wood, Miami, FL

I bought this tub in Germany in 2001 when I was in the Army and pregnant. I used it for both my kids, and now another on the way. I am so happy that you are a U.S. distributor because I love this tub so much. I never understood why I could not find it here in the US. I will refer all my friends we are expecting to you! Nora

My newborn son took his first Tummy Tub when he was just a few hours old and loved it! He is now 5 weeks old we give him one every day and he really enjoys it. My husband and I enjoy giving it to him every time. Kathy Parker Burlington, Iowa

I got my tummy tub! My 7 week old daughter LOVES it!!! I'm so glad I bought it. My 4 other kids get a kick out of watching the baby in the TT. They also love to use the step stool when it's not being used with the TT. It's a great product,thanks for offering them here in the US,they are not easy to find! I wish I had this with my other 4 kids! Jaime (Fairbanks,Alaska)

"My baby boy just loves his TummyTub. He can't get enough of it! " -Tanya R.

“I’ve been looking for a tub that keeps babies warm while bathing for quite some time. This is the perfect solution. We both love it!” -Janis M.

“We finally have bath time without tears. The only crying occurs after taking her out of the TummyTub!” -Sandra L.

“How I wish I would have had one of these with my first two babies! It’s amazing to watch my daughter curl up into fetal position and relax and calm down. She’s quite colicky and once in the TummyTub she immediately quiets down! Wonderful invention!” -Tiffany P.

I'm SO happy we have our Tummy Tub. I'm also happy to report, because of the Tummy Tub (I seriously think it's the reason), Ruby just completed her first swim class and was a true fish. She's only 8 months old and was doing so much better than even the older kids who had been in the water before. Thanks so much for bringing the Tummy Tub to the US. I tell everyone I know about it! And with the photos attached, how could anyone deny it's a great bathtub?? - Nicole P.

Mother of preemie: “She loves being confined, sitting in the TummyTub, feeling the walls with her feet and hands, making her feel safe.  Just like in the womb they are in the water, simply relaxed and happy.”