According to the Today Show, and MSNBC, The TummyTub was discovered by a mother, while pregnant with her fourth child, who began her search for an alternate way of bathing her baby; one that would support her child in a better way. She discovered a product called the TummyTub that was sold in other countries. Although TummyTub was originally invented in the Netherlands, and used in other countries such as Europe since 1996, the mom found that it was not yet offered in the United States.

What makes a TummyTub bath tub so unique?
The Doctors, a CBS daytime show, will be airing in December 2009 the medical/therapeutic benefits of the TummyTub, as they use a doll to demonstrate how to use it. The benefits of the TummyTub are acknowledged in maternity hospitals and homes throughout Europe. TummyTub is endorsed by doctors, midwives and health visitors. TummyTub was designed by caregivers to ease the transition from the comfort of the mother's womb. Baby is placed in the tub, where they naturally adopt the fetal position in the TummyTub baby bath tub. It is amazing to see how quickly they calm and relax in TummyTub in this cradled position. Allowing the baby to bath in this familiar position helps baby feel safe and reassured. In addition to being used as a baby bath, The TummyTub is said to be helpful in soothing a crying baby and an excellent comfort for colicky babies.

Features and benefits of the TummyTub baby bath tub include:
• Stress-free bathing for baby
• anti-skid base
• low center of gravity for safety and stability
• compact size
• ergonomic hand grips
• lightweight
• TummyTub stores easily

Why use the TummyTub?
For nine months your baby feels safe, comfortable and secure in the womb. After birth everything changes for your baby, who suddenly experiences bright lights, new sights and sounds, hunger, gravity and an ever-changing world. The TummyTub has been developed in cooperation with physicians, midwives and nursery nurses, to ease the transition from the secure environment of the womb to the new world. The unique womb-shape of the TummyTub helps your baby to relax, and become calm in the familiar fetal position.

How do you hold your baby in the Tummy Tub?
In the "sitting" position, the rounded shape of the TummyTub helps to support your baby. You only need to support your baby's head under the chin. The advantage of using TummyTub is that you always have one free hand to wash and comfort your baby. In the "floating" position you have one hand under your baby's chin, the other at the back of the head or you can place both your hands under your baby's armpits.

Is the TummyTub safe?
The TummyTub is perfectly safe. TummyTub has the TUV German & the UK British Standards safety certifications. TummyTub has been designed in such a way that the water creates the stability. It is important to remember that you should never leave your baby unattended while in any bathtub. You must always be there to give support and reassurance. ASTM (USA), TUV (Germany) and BSI (England) tested and approved. The TummyTub is permitted to carry the seal GS (Proven Safety). The Original TummyTub won the Mom's Best Award!