Tummy Tubs are a small baby bathtubs designed to help calm and relax infants. Designed as an to ease the transition from the womb, a Tummy Tub allows a baby to sit up in the tub in a fetal position while surrounded by warm water.Daily Mail: How the Latest in Child Pacifiers is Buckets of Fun (March 27, 2009)
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Originally developed for babies from birth up to 6 months oldOfficial Site: Tummy Tub UK
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Available in three colors, clear, pink and blueOfficial Site: Tummy Tub UK
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The high sides of the tub makes babies feel more secure
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Allows a baby to stay warmer for a longer period of time since the Tummy Tub may be filled up to the baby's shoulders
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Baby may achieve a floating position with extra water and the assistance of an adultDaily Mail: How the Latest in Child Pacifiers is Buckets of Fun (March 27, 2009)
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When a baby can hold up their head without supports, at approximately 12 to 16 weeks, the water level in the tub may be reducedDaily Mail: How the Latest in Child Pacifiers is Buckets of Fun (March 27, 2009)
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Has a low center of gravity and is anti-skid, so it does not tip over easilyMSNBC: Mom Makes a Splash Selling Tummy Tubs (May 1, 2009)
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Buckets may be made from toxic materials and have a handle, which would be a safety issue
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Tub stand features a storage compartment and also doubles as a child's step stoolMSNBC: Mom Makes a Splash Selling Tummy Tubs (May 1, 2009)
