So it's really important to remember that you should never leave your baby unattended in the bath even if they're in a bath seat. Looking a bit like an oversized bucket, this tub is supposedly big enough for two (although we would prefer to keep it all to ourselves). Another important thing to keep in mind is that without the pressure of a shower head helping you rinse off, you might not get all the conditioner out of your hair.

It’s still light enough to carry even when full and its compact size means the water can come right up to your baby’s shoulders. Haha yes, I quite like a bucket bath since it takes way less time (when I shower I end up just standing there enjoying being warm). You can usually wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth and it’s a good size, so should last up until your child is around two years old if you need it to. Because we believe parents who have been there before know best and are honest about what they like, we looked at recommendations from Mumsnet users themselves.If you are looking to install a bath that is suitable for two people, opt for a larger double ended bath to ensure maximum comfort for two people.

A built-in seat stops your baby from sliding down and leaves you hands-free; while a soft foam headrest ensures they are comfy to enjoy their soak. Then we reveal our recommendations of the best portable bathtubs currently available, and with a variety of styles included, we’re confident you’ll find the perfect bathtub for you. Then we looked at advice from the NHS and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to check that the baths we were looking at complied with their bath safety advice.It’ll leave your baby sitting in a lovely position for play too, to get both them and you excited about bath time, and they should be super comfy. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 670199) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB UK branch (BR020956), a branch of Klarna AB (556737-0431) which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority. UPDATE: Hi everyone, we just wanted to let you know that Hippie in Heels will no longer be actively updated as it has been for the last few years after Rachel's passing.