Summer Infant Newborn-Toddler Bath Center & Shower -Pink

The tub itself is OK, but the shower part is lacking. It does have a temperature indicator on it, which is nice, but the rest is disappointing.

First, it takes 6 AA Batteries. These batteries are behind two covers, inside a pump unit that screws into the shower reservoir. To change the batteries, you have to take apart the reservoir, twist and push and twist again on the pump to remove from the reservoir top, then twist off a water-tight cap (that obviously doesn't keep water out as evidenced by the rusted screw inside), then unscrew the second cap so that you can get to the batteries. Forgive me as I insert my standard gripe - I shouldn't need a screwdriver to change the batteries in something like this! A child has no business playing with this - it isn't a toy! When not in use, it should be stored. Watch your children - monitor their activities. While I've never personally known of a child who tried to swallow a battery, I bet if they were properly supervised, this couldn't happen! End rant.

Anyway, the batteries only last long enough for about three baths. We used your basic Energizer alkaline batteries through the first two battery changes. There won't be a third as we've stopped using this shower.

The other issue with the shower was that the button is located underneath a waterproof seal as it would need to be. However, the button is pretty small and can be hard to find. Then once you find it, you have to keep holding it, which can also be difficult.

I would not recommend this tub/shower system. There are nicer tubs you can buy for the same amount of money or equally as nice tubs without a shower unit for less money. Take your pick of those, but stay away from here.

"Real World" review here: I was so ridiculously disappointed with this baby bath that I have gone out of my way to write a review for the FIRST time.

We bought this mainly for the shower attachment because it seemed like SUCH a great idea! BUT, after opening the box, we found out what a cheap, worthless piece of crap this really is. Here's why:

01. The hose/tube for the shower attachment is made out of a thin, shiny, sticky, vinyl that twists and crimps easily. In fact, right out of the box, it was already twisted and crimped and I tried to straighten it out (so water could get through), but I had no luck. It was like the tube had a memory of its own because every time I tried to straighten it out, it kept going back to it's crimped/twisted shape.

02. The shower head has a button to turn on the battery operated pump, BUT it's not an on/off button!! You have to continuously PUSH (with alot of pressure) the button on for the water to come out. If you subtly push less, the water will stop or just drizzle out. SO, you have to push HARD continuously and after about 15 seconds, the tip of your finger is aching. I am a guy and can take some pain, but this is just insane. Did they test this product themselves and think, "Yeah, we want it to be difficult to keep this thing on . . no pain no gain.". ALSO, if you are so lucky to straighten out the tube, the water pressure is WEAK. I know there shouldn't be alot of water coming out for a baby, but pouring water over our baby's head took 1/10 the time it took to get the soap out with the shower attachment . . . go figure.

03. The pump takes 6 AA batteries which I guess isn't so bad, but it seems a little over excessive. I have no clue how long they last since the first time we used the bath, was our last time. The pump is also LOUD which scared our little one.

04. The tub itself was OK because it had a pad glued to the bottom, but there were no "stops" built in to prevent our baby from throwing herself backwards in the tub. Other tubs have a raised area in between the legs to prevent this from happening.

Overall, this was a HUGE disappointment. The user experience is not only difficult, but abysmal. I am flabbergasted at how a product like this can actually make it to market. Summer should be ashamed of themselves.

I bought this tub after my duaghter hit 4 months and grew just a bit too big for those infant tubs. We are stil using the net, which works very well. My only complaint on the net is the limited leg area for baby to stretch, but she doesn't seem to mind. We have set her up in it a few times but she's still wobbly so we have not been able to use the tub to it's max. One pro of this tub is it has a non-slip circle at the end of one side so she can sit without slip. We find it very handy to put the tub on the counter with the drain over the sink. Then we use a spray sink attachment for salon/pet/infant use which works so very well!!