Baby bath tub

Abstract

Abstract A baby bath tub assembly includes a unitary molded tub having an elongated configuration, and a hammock-like sling suspended longitudinally in the tub to support the baby in the bath water contained in the tub. The sling is formed of an open mesh material that dries rapidly and is machine-washable. A headrest comprising a molded foam cushion and an outer fabric cover is removably fastened to the sling to support the baby's head above water level, while the body is supported by the sling and immersed in the water. The foot end of the tub is provided with a drain opening and plug to facilitate removal of bath water after bathing. The tub also include an integrally formed flange extending continuously thereabout. The sling is supported by a pair of tubular rods secured in hemmed sleeves extending along opposed ends of the sling. The tub includes a pair of laterally opposed, integrally formed slots to releasably secure the rod at the foot of the sling within the tub At the head end of the sling the rod is removably secured under the flange in molded brackets, so that the head end of the sling is higher than the foot end to raise the baby's head. The sling may be provided with gussets, hems and other gathering to shape the sling in accordance with the shape and size of a baby, so that the sling cradles and supports the baby safely and comfortably.

Inventors

• 👤 Robert D. Wise

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