The Fisher-Price Soothing River Luxury Calming Vibrations Tub works all the way to age 1, but it’s heaven for first-time bathers. The tub comes with a cozy newborn sling and vibrates to keep your little one calm. ($45; buybuybaby.com)
Unlike most squeezable bath toys, Sago Mini’s Easy Clean Bath Squirters and Floaties have removable tops so you can thoroughly drain, scrub, and dry the interiors. No more nasty mold! ($25 for an eight-piece set; amazon.com)
Few babies like getting water dumped on their head; Skip Hop’s Moby Waterfall Bath Rinser makes it more pleasant. The cup’s soft yellow lip protects your infant’s eyes. ($10; amazon.com)
The foam Blooming Baby Bath Lotus cradles your baby in the basin if you prefer to wash her there (no kneeling!), and it dries fast too. ($40; amazon.com)
If the water dips below 89.6°F or inches above 100.4°F, the Aquatopia Digital Audible Alarm emits a nice loud beep so you can make adjustments. Phew! ($12; amazon.com)
Has your baby graduated to the big bathtub? Make the supervisory role easier on your knees with a thick floor pad, like the sweet-and-chic Munchkin Dandy Dots Bath Kneeler. ($12; amazon.com)
