The tub comes complete with an inflatable pillow, backrest and armrest, making it comfortable and supportive. There’s something to suit everyone at Wickes, from mixer options to more traditional separate hot and cold taps. There’s no reason why a bath time routine can’t be established from very early on in a child’s life.

A plug means you can empty the Flexi easily if you’ve used it in a bath or shower tray; and the plug is heat-sensitive so will change colour to warn you if the water is too hot (but always check yourself). We've vetted everything from the best breast pumps to the best baby bottles, as well as baby essentials like the best changing bags and sippy cups. I get asked about bathing and bathroom situations in India quite often so am finally taking the time to walk you through how to take a bath here (how weird is that! While they are extra sturdy, they are also cold to the touch, which means it can take more effort to keep bath water warm.

If you have any issues with your back, a freestanding bath offers you the freedom to bathe your baby wherever you like.

Then we looked at advice from the NHS and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to check that the baths we were looking at complied with their bath safety advice.Because we believe parents who have been there before know best and are honest about what they like, we looked at recommendations from Mumsnet users themselves. Support poles help to keep the tub rigid, and a detachable drainage valve can be attached to a hosepipe for emptying.