Bathed With Love: TummyTub Review and Natural Sea Sponge Giveaway

Bathing a baby is not always an easy task. It can be hard to keep them warm, and at times, can be difficult to maneuver their wet, slippery little bodies while trying to clean them. I have always thought a bath should be a relaxing experience, but for babies who are not yet able to sit on their own it can be quite the opposite. That's why I was very excited when introduced to Bathed With Love and the TummyTub.

Owned and operated by a mother who is dedicated to helping parents provide positive bathing experiences for their babies, Bathed With Love offers bath products that gently introduce babies to their new world. Everything from TummyTubs to natural skincare can be found here...and best of all, it has the approval of moms and babies alike!

Bathed With Love was kind enough to send us an Original TummyTub as well as a Natural Sea Sponge to review.


The TummyTub is a new concept for bathing babies, with many benefits that go along with it. I wasn't all that familiar with how to use it, but reading through the simple directions that came along with it made it super easy. Some features/benefits include:

• Relaxing for baby (birth-3 years old)
• Womb-like experience - way to transition newborns from the womb to their new world
  
• Eases the pain of colic and gas
• Aids in restful sleep
• Small surface area helps water stay warm longer
• Easy to transport
• Fully recyclable and using less water is kind to the environment
• Anti-skid base for security and stability

I have to admit, before we received the TummyTub, I was a little skeptical as to how well Kaden would like it. I had never used a tub like this, so at the same time, I was also very excited. We have had the chance to use it several times already and really like it! Not only is it super easy to use, but Kaden absolutely loves it!

He is always very content when we give him a bath using the TummyTub. I think part of this is because he's covered more with water which keeps him warm. Another reason is because he tends to be a little gassy and sitting upright helps with that a lot. I really appreciate how easy it makes it for me to wash him without having to lift his slippery, wet body while doing so. I love that bath time has become such a relaxing and fun experience for him, thanks to the TummyTub!

We set it on the floor while using it, but at some point I'd love to get one of their TummyTub stools. This would make it even easier to use.


We also had the chance to review The Natural Sea Silk Sponge. It has many benefits as well.

• Feels like silk when wet
• Durable
• Sustainably harvested from renewable local resource
• Natural and safe alternative for sensitive skin
• Very absorbant
  

I wasn't sure if I'd like using this or not. For some reason I thought of it as being rough. I wanted to give it a try though and after using it just once on Kaden, I was sold! I couldn't believe it, but when it's wet, it truly does feel like silk. AMAZING! I love that it's natural and safe for his sensitive skin too. I also appreciate the fact that it lathers so well. We have found that we don't have to use as much soap because of it. I would definitely like to have more of these on hand. They are the perfect size for even our 2 year old daughter to hold and use.

Here's a little clip of us using the TummyTub and Natural Sea Sponge with Kaden:


Overall, we are very happy with the TummyTub and Natural Sea Sponge. I'm very thankful that we had the opportunity to try these products out and would definitely recommend them to other parents. Both would make terrific baby gifts.

Buy It: You can purchase the TummyTub for $39.99 and the Natural Sea Sponge for $6.99 on the Bathed With Love website.

Coupon Code: You can use coupon code, BALANCING, for 20% off at Bathed With Love. Expires March 12th!

Win It: Bathed With Love has kindly offered one lucky reader three Natural Sea Sponges. To enter, visit Bathed With Love and tell me another product that they carry that you like.

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This giveaway will end March 18th and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by Bathed With Love. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**