Varieties of chairs for bathing the baby in the bathroom, tips for choosing

Water procedures for the baby of the first year of life are an important hygiene product. Parents try to diversify them, make them not only useful, but also fun and safe. A special highchair for bathing the baby in the bathroom will help to cope with the task, which, in addition to the entertaining function and convenience, will also free your mother’s hands. In order to choose the best quality product in all respects, it is important to responsibly approach its acquisition, after having previously studied the varieties and characteristics of the product. It would be useful to refer to the reviews of parents who actively use such devices for bathing their children.

Advantages and disadvantages

It is rather difficult to bathe a six-month-old baby while lying down, using slides and special hammocks. At this age, it is much more interesting for an active researcher to study the world while sitting, so a special seat with a protective board, vaguely reminiscent of a chair for feeding, will come in handy. The product may look different, but it is necessarily equipped with a back with a reliable support, a limiting table and fastening elements, most often these are suction cups. Advantages of using this design:

• You can perform hygiene procedures and play at the same time;
• suitable for babies who are afraid of water - with the help of a high chair you can provide incomplete immersion in the bathtub, so that the child will feel more comfortable;
• reliable fastening and obligatory limiters provide a high level of safety of crumbs during bathing;
• multifunctionality of the product - can be used as a chair for feeding, and in the presence of a game panel - as an entertainment center;
• the seats are convenient to store - they are quite compact, and many elements are removable;
• ease of maintenance - the plastic frame can be washed quickly, there is no need to use expensive household chemicals or select suitable conditions for drying the product.

Along with the advantages, parents note some shortcomings of the chair:

• the baby may be annoyed by limited movement;
• for attachment by suction cups, the surface of the bottom of the bath should be flat;
• if there is no non-slip rug at home, it will have to be purchased separately;
• if there are fabric covers, the product will have to be thoroughly rinsed and dried after each use.

And although the feasibility of acquiring such a seat for many parents remains in question, this does not detract from the convenience of this plastic furniture, designed for the comfort and safety of children's bathing.

Construction and varieties

A special chair for bathing the baby in the bathroom is represented by a variety of models that differ not only in color and shape, but also in design, operational life, quality. It is worthwhile to verify the reliability of the selected chair and study user reviews about it before purchasing the product. To a frequently asked question - "At what age can I use a high chair?" - any manufacturer or pediatrician will answer unequivocally: bathing with this device is possible from the moment when the child is confident enough to sit on his own. Usually on the package all the necessary parameters are indicated - age, weight and height of the baby, so making the right choice will not be difficult.

The baby should be comfortable in the chair, be sure to have free space so that the legs and arms are not squeezed.

Standard

The standard bathing chair for babies in appearance resembles a normal seat from a baby chair. A distinctive feature is the presence of sides and the absence of additional parts. In most cases, fastening is carried out using the suction cups that come with the product. The latches are located under the base of the seat or on the sides. There are models where both mounting options are present. Such a chair will be appreciated by parents who prefer minimalism along with high quality and reliability. The sizes of standard models are compact - about 30 × 30 × 20 cm. Disadvantage - with regular use of the product, suction cups quickly lose their functionality.

360 ° rotation

These chairs can be rotated 360 ° thanks to the rotating seat, which greatly facilitates the bathing process. Parents like convenience, and the child is passionate about a kind of carousel. Such models have not yet become widespread in our country, so the range is poor, in most cases you will have to make an order from foreign resources online. The disadvantage is problems with installation on an uneven surface of the bath. The chairs of this model are larger, the average size is 65 × 35 × 50 cm.

Transformer

Another model is the transformer seats, which are secretly called universal. Their distinctive feature is the presence at the bottom of not only suction cups, but also legs, which allows you to install the product on a hard surface. The transforming chair is perfect for both water procedures and as furniture for feeding. For safety reasons, it is not recommended to combine the first and second at the same time. The disadvantage is the wide space between the legs, which is inconvenient for small children. The average size is 32 × 29 × 22 cm.

Suspension

Such chairs for bathing the baby in the bathroom are mounted on the sides. As the fixing elements use clamps. Many parents note that an active baby can rest his feet in the bath, respectively, tear off the mounts, knock over the chair and fall. Since the seat is attached to the sides, during water procedures you have to get a full bath of water, which is not very convenient and economical if you bathe your child daily. This is the main disadvantage of the design. The dimensions of these chairs are larger than other models, due to the side mounts, approximately 65 × 35 × 55 cm.

A separate category is allocated to models for babies with an adjustable back position - you can swim in such a chair reclining.

Material and color

Bathing chairs are made mainly of plastic. Among the advantages of the material:

• light weight;
• ease of care;
• high level of strength;
• long service life.

A prerequisite is the availability of quality certificates confirming the safety of raw materials for children's health. The plastic must be durable, able to withstand the increasing load (the weight of the growing baby) and constant mechanical stress (children will necessarily knock on the chair with toys, and some even try the material "on the tooth"). Surface roughness and sharp edges should be excluded.

As an exception, some manufacturers offer chairs made from a combination of materials, such as wood and plastic or metal with anti-corrosion coating. In this case, the seat is wooden, and the fasteners are made of plastic or metal. Such designs are able to withstand a large mass, and most importantly - are environmentally friendly. On some models, the chair seat may be textile, such as a walker.

As for the colors of furniture for bathing, pink and blue models are standardly popular. But thanks to a wide assortment, everyone can choose any other color - suitable for the interior of the bathroom or just attracting the attention of a child. At the same time, experts recommend abandoning too bright, screaming tones - they will irritate the nervous system of the crumbs in the bathing process. The optimal solution would be calm shades, looking at which you can relax - pale green, beige, mint, milk.

Additional functionality

In expensive models of bathing chairs, additional functions are provided:

• height-adjustable backrest;
• retractable handrails for elbows.

Also, in most cases, the manufacturer adds a game or music panel, a mini-table to the arrangement of additional toys in the design. This solution allows you to make the bathing process fun and interesting for the restless baby. There are models with sliding latches that allow you to quickly remove the baby from the stool, without clinging to the legs on the front panel.

How to use

Before the first bath, the product is recommended to be washed with soap and treated with an antiseptic. To fix the stool, you need to use a flat, smooth surface, avoiding the bends of the bathtub and dents, otherwise the suction cups will not hold the structure. You can collect water by first making sure that the product is firmly fixed. The fluid level should be just below the baby’s chest. The baby should be placed in the chair as carefully as possible, avoiding the slip of the structure. In case there are holding belts, they should be fastened. It is important to adhere to the age and weight restrictions provided by the manufacturer, otherwise the safety of swimming will be in question. If the kit includes a game panel, it is attached last, after the child is already seated.

Even if the device seems to be as reliable as possible, and the child himself is fearlessly and confidently sitting in it, you can not leave him alone for a second - this is a guarantee of the safety of swimming.

After water procedures, the game panel is removed, the belts are unfastened, then the child is carefully removed. In no case should you lift it directly with a chair. When water is drained from the bathtub, the product is disconnected from the surface using special tongues provided on the suction cups. Store the stool in the bathroom, after attaching it to the tile.

Criterias of choice

Do not give preference to budget models from dubious brands. It is better to opt for time-tested and well-known manufacturers with a high level of product quality. The recommendations of experienced parents will help you choose the right model. Necessarily necessary:

1. Demand a certificate of quality by examining the percentage of harmful substances in the material of manufacture and the conclusion of experts on these products.
2. Pay attention to stool weight and age. If the product is light, accordingly, it will be unstable, will quickly lose functionality. The optimal weight of the highchair for bathing the baby is from 2 kg. It is not recommended to take furniture "for growth" - the baby is highly likely to slip into the water.
3. Assess the quality of the material used. The product should be smooth, without roughness, chips, burrs. It should not emit a sharp smell of plastic, the color should be uniform, without streaks.
4. Check for limiters, a separator between the legs, the condition of the fasteners. The latter should be of high quality, reliable, perfectly fulfill their functions. The seat should not bend, sway, creaks and play are unacceptable.
5. Find out the warranty period of the goods. If it is 6 months or less, you should think about the quality of the finished product.
6. To take into account the configuration and width of your bathtub, the chair should fit there without any problems and securely fixed at the bottom.
7. Consider in advance whether additional features are required, in particular gaming panels, which increase the cost of the product.

Suction cup models are not suitable for acrylic bathtubs, as fixing on such a surface will be unreliable.

Reliable manufacturers

Among the huge range of products for swimming, parents distinguish several well-established brands. So, the trademark Happy Baby was loved by mothers for a high level of safety: the seats are completely free of sharp corners. Convenience deserves special attention, the product does not slip during use. The chair has a 360 degree rotation function. It is recommended to use for children from 6 months, the maximum load is 15 kg. Seats from TM Smoby are of high cost, while the level of quality and ease of use are also at their best. In the chairs there is always a bright, fascinating game panel. The manufacturer recommends using the product for babies from 6 months.

Another noteworthy brand for parents is the Italian company OK Baby. Particularly popular is the Flipper Evolution model with a special pad that prevents the baby from slipping in the chair. In addition, it is equipped with a built-in thermometer and water drain. Suitable for babies from 6 months. The maximum load is 13 kg.

Distinctive features of Babyton products are ergonomics and a high level of safety. The rotation function is provided, the maximum weight is 15 kg. Parents also note the products of the Japanese brand Combi, which is suitable for children from 3 months to 2 years old, models of the domestic company Plastishka made of polypropylene with a minimalistic design. The cost of furniture for bathing starts from 400 rubles and can reach 5-6 thousand; choosing a model taking into account its financial capabilities is not difficult.

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