Can a bumbo be used in a bathtub?

W&J'sMommy

I held DD2 in the tub tonight with the big kids and she loved being in there with them, but my back didn't love bending over the tub so long.  I was trying to think of a seat that could be used (with me still right there of course).  Do Bumbos have any holes that water would enter?  Are the bottoms non skid?  Any other safe suggestions?

Thanks!

Shoshi10

I do not think that is safe.

RanBer

No, this doesn't work, we tried it and you still have to hold it down the whole time, it will float away. And the warning says not to....

Kadie331

When we got our bumbo I read the warnings and it said not to use it in the bath... I'm not sure why though.

W&J'sMommy

RanBer:

No, this doesn't work, we tried it and you still have to hold it down the whole time, it will float away. And the warning says not to....

That makes sense, thanks.

Allysa

RanBer:

No, this doesn't work, we tried it and you still have to hold it down the whole time, it will float away. And the warning says not to....

Yeah we tried it too. If you have a helper who can hold it down the whole time it would work ok. But if you have a helper you don't really need the bumbo...

klcl8981

RanBer:

No, this doesn't work, we tried it and you still have to hold it down the whole time, it will float away. And the warning says not to....

Yea. I was given a used bumbo from a family member. Tried it in the tub, and it would float with just a few inches of water. Totally unsafe!

Had I a warning to read, I'd not have tried this.

kaylakaylakayla

No.

In fact, I'm pretty sure it says on the bottom of the bumbo not to use in water.

You could get a bath 'ring' or whatever they are called. I've seen them at BRU on and off. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Juvenile-Solutions-Thermobaby-Bath-Ring/dp/B000ILEOVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297218108&sr=8-1

CodyGH

I've never used it in the tub, but I put LO in there when I'm taking a shower with him.