The Puj Tub

Newborns are slippery little suckers when you put them in the bathtub. Add some soap to that baby soft skin and you mind as well be handling a wet noodle. They can't hold themselves up which often times leads you to having one hand on the baby and one hand to do the washing. I never really cared for the tubs with the newborn slings as they never seemed to cover the baby with enough water. You're left with a freezing baby and a tub full of water that sits well below the sling. You're left rushing to get the baby out of there rather than the relaxing experience you want for your little one.

I received the Puj Tub as a gift for my newborn shortly before she was born. I am really glad I did because somehow I had forgotten to buy a tub for the new baby. Whoops. I was excited to try the new tub and once the umbilical stump fell off, it was time for the first real bath! The first thing that I noticed was how nice the material felt. It was somewhat firm but very soft and flexible.  I folded the Puj Tub quite easily, set it into our bathroom sink, and put the baby in. The great thing about the Puj Tub is the combination of the material and the angle at which it lays keeps baby from falling over to the side. The baby sits somewhat cradled and the material is slip resistant. You can actually use two hands to bathe! There are drains on both sides on the tub as well as the foot. It prevents overfill and is a safety feature. (Of course, you know never to leave any child unattended in the bath. That missed phone call can wait)! Clean up is a breeze. The tub is flat when unfolded so it hangs flush behind your bathroom door! No more bulky, hard plastic tubs! The tub is easily cleaned with warm water and is mildew resistant, which is a constant problem with the plastic tubs. The one thing I have seen with the tub is that it works best with your smaller sinks.

The Puj Tub is ideal for newborns and is recommended for babies up to 17 pounds. It will cost you $40.00 and is found at most baby stores and online.