Heather Corley, About.com's guide to baby products, provides an informative article, "Before You Buy a Baby Bath Tub," which discusses the various features to look for when choosing a baby tub.
About.com's pediatrics guide, Dr. Vincent Iannelli, offers tips on bathing an infant.
An article on MSNBC.com describes a study published in the August 2009 issue of the journal Pediatrics that finds that half of all bathtub injuries involve toddlers under the age of 4.
NBC "Today" show hosts Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry discuss the Tummy Tub, a pail-like baby tub created in the Netherlands, with mother Janis McKellar, who is now importing them to the U.S. A video of the interview is also available here.
An article on Charm City Moms, a blog run by Kate Shatzkin, parenting and family content editor at The Baltimore Sun, reviews the NBC "Today" show interview on Tummy Tubs, and over a dozen readers weigh in with comments.
An article on BabyCenter.com, "How to Buy: A Baby Bathtub," provides a good analysis of what to look for when purchasing a baby tub.
A Good Housekeeping article, "Child Safety: The Best New Products," lists several new products that are highly rated for safety. No baby tubs are recommended, but one, the Munchkin White Hot Safety Duck Bath Tub, is singled out as a potential safety hazard. Tests show that a child could lean against the side, causing the tub to collapse.
An online brochure from the Drowning Prevention Foundation advises parents of the dangers associated with using baby bathtub rings and baby bathtub seats.
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