Fisher-Price Precious Planet Whale of a Tub
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Baby Products Reviews of Fisher-Price Precious Planet Whale of a Tub
Customer Review: Best bath tub ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second baby bath tub. The first baby tub that I had with my first son was awful. I had bought it because it was compact; it could fold up. But when we used it, it couldn't support my newborn. He bobbled all over and we ended up washing him on the counter. This precious planet tub is awesome because it has a soft rubber support to rest baby's bottom on and a foam back support to keep baby from slipping. My second son has NEVER slipped in this new tub (both sons weighed the exact same at birth, by the way). The legs are a little wobbly (as someone else mentioned previously), but they fit perfectly over my kitchen sink, and the tub does not wobble. I also like the drain whole in the bottom of the tub. I leave it open while I bathe my baby and I can rinse him with the faucet and the water just comes out the bottom, so I do not worry about drowning baby or filling up the tub with too much water. If you are unsure what tub to buy, this is the one. You only need to hesitate if you do not have a standard double-sided kitchen sink.
Customer Review: Both Baby and I L-O-V-E This Tub
Summary: 4 Stars
My mom was giving me grief about buying this oblong-shaped tub. She said they're often wobbly due to their long shape and its fun shape/design makes it seem impractical. Absolutely false! This tub is sturdy and its shape is fun, cute and practical. The tail end provides excellent support for baby and the head end holds plenty of water. I love the little fishy scoop. My baby loves his shower/bath combo. The green pad where baby's back lay against is made of this non-slip rubber; I think it really helps baby from slipping. The seat insert is solid and sturdy and you can remove it later when baby can sit on their own -- I didn't know that. The only thing I'm not too happy about are the legs that you have to attach/screw on yourself. You will need a long screw driver...which I don't have because I have those fat screw drivers with switchable heads/tips. Anyway, everyone loves the tub. Me, baby, daddy, and even grandma.Customer Review: Great Baby Tub
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this tub on a whim one day when I was expecting my second child, because I had always been frustrated with the tub we used the first time around. It turned out to be a fantastic choice. This tub is very simple which was exactly what I wanted. The newborn side has just a touch of padding with the foam and great traction. My daughter was always perfectly secure, even when she wiggled and kicked; hands down a better experience than anything I tried with my first child. When she could sit and we took the "bump" out, it turned into a basic, simple tub. I love that it has no "seats" or other moldings on the bigger side - just a nice open space to enjoy the water like a regular bathtub. And while I didn't think it was very interesting when I bought the tub, she loves the little whale cup. Although we have moved her into the regular bathtub at this point, she still plays with the cup every night.Customer Review: SO glad I held out for this tub
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to purchase this tub for my baby but when I went to get it, they were out of stock. I'm so glad that I waited and got it instead of another one. I love this tub and my daughter seems to think it's her own little spa! It was very easy to put together, has nice hand grips on the sides for easy lifting and it works great even for a small baby who can't quite hold their head up yet. The little whale scoop is adorable and fun to use. The only thing I would kind of like is non-slip grips on the bottom of the legs. I have a small apartment and so the tun doesn't fit over the sink. Instead I set it on the counter. It hasn't been a problem or anything, but it would just be an additional plus if the legs had less risk of moving. I do understand countertop use wasn't in the primary design, though. Overall, I love this tub and so does the little one. Thanks, Fisher-Price!Customer Review: Be careful during assembly... wobbly legs!
Summary: 3 Stars
I think this tub would be fine if the legs had screwed in properly. For one thing, you need a standard looong screwdriver... we only had a shorter interchangeable one that came in a toolkit and it could not reach. The biggest problem was that even when screwed in, the legs were still wobbly. So, we tightened the screws a bit more, and then a bit more, and then it broke... the leg broke off and when we turned the tub over, the screw had started to come through the plastic of the tub. The directions DO say not to overtighten, but with the legs so unstable, I didn't think it was safely tightened enough!
So, just beware that this could happen, and perhaps your experience with the tub will be great! I plan on calling Fisher-Price to see if I can get a replacement or a certificate for a different style tub.
Good luck!