Make sure it’s safe, solid and unlikely to tip over. Although you’ll never leave your baby in the bath, drowning can happen in a matter of seconds. Type: Bathtub with sling insert | Suitable from: Birth to 6 months+ | Dimensions: 70 x 48 x 29 What we love It’s up to you. New babies don’t need a proper bath more than once a week – a top and tail will do. But as they grow, three times a week is fine. If your child loves having a bath, you might want to do it every night as part of a relaxing bedtime routine. What’s the best baby bath to buy?

Strip your baby down to their nappy and wrap them in a towel while you first wash their face and then hair, leaning them over the bath. Dry their hair off gently with the towel, then remove their nappy, clean the nappy area and get ready to lift them into the bath.

I got the IKEA Baby Bath and we got loads of use out of it. It's hardly expensive, plus a washing-up bowl isn't really the right shape for them when lying down” - recommended by Mumsnet user, Jinglejanglefish Our verdict Compact size, unfolded size measures about 63 x 42 x 20 centimetres (length x width x height) , easy to set up and manoeuvre, and the perfect size for a baby's or toddler's bath time. The size of the tub make it suitable to place inside a standard bath tub or a stand alone adult shower or place it directly on the floor Newborns can be lowered into a small amount of water and the warmth and shape of the tub reminds them of the womb. You could use this until a baby is too big for it, roughly 6 months old.

Shopping for baby products can feel overwhelming, and when it comes to products like bathtubs which have a safety element involved, it gets stressful. Here at Mumsnet we've been dedicated to making parents' lives easier for over 20 years - that's why we do the research for you, so you can make an informed decision without the stress. We've vetted everything from the best breast pumps to the best baby bottles, as well as baby essentials like the best changing bags and sippy cups. We will arrange for the manufacturer to collect your pram from your home within 5-7 days free of charge, or you can drop it off at our store if preferred, and we’ll arrange collection from there.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. We trawled the Mumsnet forums for posts about which baby baths they rated highly and why, and which left them a little lukewarm. Gently lower them into the water, with one hand under their bum and one arm behind their head and shoulders, supporting the arm furthest from you. Keep this arm around them while they're in the bath if you aren’t using a tub that supports them with a sling or similar. As a parent, sometimes we want products that are going to put our mind at ease while looking after our children – no one wants to come across as an anxious parent! If you’re willing to pay more than the average price, you can own this state of the art AquaScale 3 in 1 baby bath which has built in scales and a thermometer. For a similar price vs Shnuggle Baby Bath or Nuby Baby Bath, this is probably one of the more exciting ones available and why not try and turn bath time into something fun? It’ll encourage your child to enjoy their baths and should foster a love of the water and in time, confidence will grow.