Premature Baby Bath
TummyTub is used in neo-natal units in Ireland to bathe premature babies as its similarity to the womb has a calming effect that lowers a raised heart rate and slows distressed breathing patterns that may be caused by the shock of entering the world.
Premature babies find reassurance and comfort when returned to an environment that simulates the buoyancy of the amniotic fluid and the secure confines of the uterus walls.
Baby’s First Bath
In a standard baby bath, parents often worry about losing their grip while baby’s back is warm but his tummy cold unlike his time in the womb where he was surrounded by warm water and could kick and feel the walls of the womb.
TummyTub replicates the confinement of the womb providing a stress-free environment. Baby curls up into the foetal position, explores the smooth circumference with his hands and feet, stops crying, bonds with you through positive eye contact, and often falls asleep.
Bath Time, Twin Time
From the outset parents walk the fine line of ensuring each twin simultaneously receives love, affection and attention in equal measure. While bathing one baby every other day works well in theory, babies are reluctant to stick to our schedules. Buying two separate baby bath tubs is one option, though not within everyone’s budget.
TummyTub is loved by twins as they have the opportunity to resume the closeness they shared in the womb, while bonding with mum and dad at the same time.
Infants (up to 12 months)
TummyTub is a great sleeping aid for fussy babies before bedtime and is often incorporated into mother and baby massage, yoga and swimming classes. Because babies do not get dirty, there is no need to use soap or suds daily.
By 12-16 weeks, your baby has more neck control. Supported by the water’s buoyancy, TummyTub encourages motor skills development and babies as young as 2-3 months are known to stand in TummyTub as they prepare their muscles for crawling.
Treating Baby Colic
Baby colic affects approximately 25% of babies. Fussy and colicky babies tend to be uncomfortable placed square on their backs, so TummyTub allows even the most reluctant baby to enjoy bath time.
Placed in TummyTub feet first the hips flex so the knees come up to meet the chest adopting the foetal position. The abdominal muscles, and more specifically the diaphragm, which stimulates proper bowel function, are able to relax and blockages are released.
Upright Baby Bath
TummyTub stand presents postural benefits for both you and your baby.
It is engineered to stand firm on any surface while securely holding the bath tub. It elevates the tub so you can sit comfortably on a standard chair while bathing your baby. This intelligent function offers relief for post-natal mums experiencing back pain or recovering from a c-section delivery. While bathing in TummyTub, your child naturally adopts the optimal postural position – a straight spine.
Growing up fast
In the blink of an eye your infant grows into an independent toddler.
In many households, the TummyTub stand becomes part of the bathroom furniture offering a boost in height for washing hands and teeth.
The transparent TummyTub bath tub meanwhile, is a popular choice with children when storing Lego and dolls’ clothes.
Practically Perfect
Here are the reasons why we took TummyTub to our hearts: unlike the traditional baby bath, it has a smaller surface area, which means it takes about 20 minutes before water starts to cool; the anti-skid base and high stability means it can be used on the floor or on a table anywhere in the house; the ergonomic hand-grips and lightweight structure make it easy to fill, carry and empty; it is made from safe polypropylene plastic and is fully recyclable; it is a toxin-free baby bath containing no PVC or PBA toxins that are known to effect the developing immune and endocrine systems; it is easy to bring on holidays, to a friend’s house, or to a baby massage class; TummyTub is see-through, so you have a 360 degree view of your baby while he can see what’s going on around him at all times.
