Why Is It Special?
Tummy tub has been developed in Holland and has grown increasingly more popular in Europe. It proves to be a better alternative for giving a bath to babies that it has become widely-used in clinics, hospitals and other childcare institutions. Its mechanism is simple but quite practical. Although it looks ordinary, there had been 17 prototypes before the final one was marketed. This is because the developers wanted the optimal shape to replicate the mother’s womb. The doctors, midwives and psychologists who developed the tummy tub argued that this design is more soothing for the baby. When the baby is more settled, the bath can help with those who have sleeping problems and colic cases.
The compact tulip-shaped design of tummy tub is not too narrow or too small for babies. It only makes it possible to support the baby by means of its walls. This feature also keeps them from sliding to the bottom. This means that there is no need to support the lower part of the body of the infant especially that they are more buoyant with the help of the water. This allows the parent to have a free hand whilst bathing as it is enough to support the baby’s head with one hand.
It is also eco-friendly. Other safety features tummy tub has include the anti-skid base and low center of gravity. It also has ergonomically designed hand grips for easy handling. It is made from polypropylene plastic designed to be lightweight. This material has been certified to be safe even for newborn infants.
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