# Baby bathtubs for newborns

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/baby-bathtub/for-newborns/
Category: Baby > Baby bathtub. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 229 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jan 2017 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which baby bathtub is good for a newborn?

**Short answer:** Angelcare Bath Support has the best record for newborns: 13 of 16 reviewers said it supported their baby without slipping. Blooming Bath Lotus follows at 12 of 15 and Baby Patent Aqua Scale 3-in-1 Tub at 10 of 14, while Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub has the weakest record here at 2 of 16. Each tub rests on a small group of reviewers, so read the gaps between the first three loosely.

**What stands out:** Drying is where two tubs lose points: 30% of Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub reviews and 13% of Blooming Bath Lotus reviews mention mold or a tub that is hard to dry.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | No slipping | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelcare Bath Support | 13 of 16 | 81% | yes |
| 2 | Blooming Bath Lotus | 12 of 15 | 80% | yes |
| 3 | Baby Patent Aqua Scale 3-in-1 Tub | 10 of 14 | 71% | no |
| 4 | Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub | 2 of 16 | 13% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Angelcare Bath Support

30% of reviews say it supports newborns well and 18% call it compact. Slipping is the main complaint at 21%, and 9% say the baby outgrew it fast.

- Praised for: Compact (18%), Grows with baby (12%), Good value (6%)
- Complaints: Outgrown fast (9%), Too big or bulky (6%)
- Reports counted: 33

### 2. Blooming Bath Lotus

12 of 15 reviewers said it held their newborn, but upkeep drags it down. 13% mention mold or a tub that is hard to dry, 11% call it too big or bulky and 8% say their baby slipped.

- Praised for: Compact (5%)
- Complaints: Mold or hard to dry (13%), Too big or bulky (11%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 3. Baby Patent Aqua Scale 3-in-1 Tub

A tub, a scale and a water thermometer in one. 26% of reviews say their baby doesn't slip and 18% like that it grows with baby, though 8% call it too expensive.

- Praised for: Grows with baby (18%), Good value (8%), Compact (5%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (8%), Outgrown fast (5%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 4. Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub

Reviewers were hard on this one: 14 of 16 said their newborn slipped or wasn't supported well. 30% mention mold or a tub that is hard to dry, and 15% like that it grows with baby.

- Praised for: Grows with baby (15%)
- Complaints: Mold or hard to dry (30%), Too big or bulky (5%), Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which baby bathtub is good for a newborn?**

Angelcare Bath Support has the best record (13 of 16), followed by Blooming Bath Lotus (12 of 15) and Baby Patent Aqua Scale 3-in-1 Tub (10 of 14).

**Is the Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub good for a newborn?**

Reviewers were not convinced. It has the weakest record here at 2 of 16, and 20% of its reviews mention slipping.

**Do baby bathtubs get moldy?**

Some do, according to reviewers. 30% of Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub reviews and 13% of Blooming Bath Lotus reviews mention mold or a tub that is hard to dry, while 6% of Angelcare Bath Support reviews say it drains easily.

**Will my baby outgrow a newborn bathtub quickly?**

It depends on the tub. 9% of Angelcare Bath Support reviews say the baby outgrew it fast, while 18% of Baby Patent Aqua Scale 3-in-1 Tub reviews and 15% of Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Tub reviews like that it grows with baby.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/