Do you have any advice for transitioning from using this bath to just being in the tub?
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We used this tub as a transition from the infant tub until our large baby boy was over a year old. He could sit on his own in the tub at about 6 months but we still felt this tub was great for helping rinse the shampoo from his hair so his face didn't get wet. Once you're baby is able to sit unassisted on their own, you can probably just use the bath tub but it's nice to have this around for rinsing. Hope that's helpful!
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Once my baby sat up she couldn't use this seat. Sitting in the bath alone was slippery. And dangerous! I bought a disney blow up bath tub. It's $11 on here. It's for traveling but it fits perfect in the tub. My baby can sit and move around in it and I don't have to worry about her slipping and hitting her head.
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A lot of that has to do with whether or not your child can sit up on their own. We used a baby tub, then transitioned over to using it in the regular tub. No problems.
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I have not had to transition yet, but my 3 month old is starting to wiggle himself almost out! Since he cannot support his head yet, I will probably buy another baby tub that has a removable mesh lining. I have really liked this tub though!!!
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I transitioned LO once he would no longer stay laying back in angel care. He had been sitting up on his own outside of tub for about 3 months but didn't try sitting up in angel care until after he was well established in tub. I only put about 2 inches of water to start. As long as baby can sit up on own for long periods of time you should be ok. Good luck.
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I used this for my soon until he was almost 7 months and sitting up on his own very well. We didn't have to transition out of it before then because he never tried to sit up or roll off of the Angelcare Support. When he was ready, we moved him to a blow up ducky bath from Target. He loves it. He sits up well in it because its small and the sides help support him and I just stay right there to make sure he doesn't accidently fall. Easy transition. If I put him in the regular tub, I get in with him just to make sure he doesn't fall over.
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Yes, I'm using it in my tub for my husband. You have to be able to get your legs over the edge of the tub. Make sure it's anchored into the wall securely and it works like a charm!
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I believe it would be very cumbersome in a standard tub. I believe there are smaller stools available.
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You can probably do that, although I believe it's going to take a looooong time for it to soften, keep in mind that you want the whole tub to soften, not just the outer edge. Hope this helps.
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Natalie - i'm trying to find the best tub to bathe my 2.5 yo with my 3 month old. Did this work for you or did you go with something different? Thanks!
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I have to agree with TonyD except I put mine closer to the inside of center, guess it's really up to you and the shape of the tub. Silicone caulk works the best but can be bit messy/greasy to clean up, the key I found is to not to try and wash it off but instead get an old towel and wipe the excess off your hands and fingers after you beaded the seams or use latex gloves which are cheap and handy to have around anyways. Other than that it was an easy install and they work like a charm now.
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I have bathed my 3.7 yr old in the tub with his now 3 month old brother. They were both a little younger at the time. Big brother knows the water has to be lower while his brother is bathing and we just fill the tub up more after the baby is done and out. I just drain the pad and hang it on the shower head to finish drying before filling. His big brother loves to help washing his brother with me so it works out well.
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I read the previous response and that is your answer. I keep the chair in the bathtub for we have a shower as well which my husband uses.My husband did the hard part the lock mechanism. By the way I love this chair and it gives me freedom getting in and out of the bath. Have a Blessed Christmas ! Joannie
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Thanks so much for your post, Robin! I'm thrilled you like it. I'm totally ordering it today with the extra pads, then. I'm glad to know that one covered two whole bathrooms, though. I hadn't even THOUGHT about using it to clean the tubs! Thank you for mentioning that! No more hand scrubbing the tubs?! Amazing!
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I don't take baths but it works great for me and i just get the shower hot and stand in it for a few minutes, then scrub with it but make sure you're out of the water when you do that. And don't just scrub in circles, only scrub up and down and don't rinse it till you're done with all the areas you're using it on. Hope that helps!
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You'll need to purchase at least one tub. Preferably two. The first is for the soak and the second is to rinse. The feet are covered in "muck" to the ankles after the soak. You won't want to walk around until your feet are clean.
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My son is nine months old now and is sitting up and splashing in this tub. He doesn't seem uncomfortable despite the position of his legs (they are so flexible as babies). My main concern at this point is now that he is sitting up in the tub, he is able to grab the faucet handle and possibly change the temperature of the water before I grab his little hands. I think once they are able to sit up, they need to be in the "big" tub.
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One of the comments I read said it was nontoxic & that the best way to do it in the tub is with your feet & a sponge! Well that's what finally made it cleannnn for me & my feet are none the worst for the wear plus I do it in the shower so its only a few minutes & really only once a month!
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I would hate to give wrong advice, it may be ok with the hot tub, the windows can be opened. It does get pretty toasty in there though.
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Have a hand held shower that you can control and a shower curtain that can fit around the chair. It is otherwise inevitable there may be some water on the floor but that is better than falling in the tub.
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I don't use my spa every week, so I always go four months. I do not not empty tub
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Yes, I use it primarily in a bathtub with my toddler. Works great as a transition to the main tub.