Toddler Tub

Abstract

A tub for toddlers, especially active toddlers for use in a standard bathtub. The Toddler Tub is made of a durable plastic material and shaped to hold water. The tub includes a temperature gauge so that the bather knows that the water is the right temperature for the toddler. The tub also contains a roughened outer bottom and outer side surfaces for frictional engagement with the bottom and inner sides of the standard bathtub. The inner bottom surface of the toddler tub is also roughened in order to provide a slip-proof surface. The roughened outer bottom and outer sides of the toddler tube is a rubber, mat like material that covers the bottom and outer side surfaces and extends from one side of the toddler tub and hangs over an outer side of the standard bathtub. The toddler tub extension allows for a slip proof surface on which the bather may lean while bathing the toddler as well as a slip proof surface for the toddler to engage while being bathed. The extensive hangs over the side of the standard bathtub and includes a pocket for holding bathing essentials as well as a cushioned area for comfortable interaction with the side of the standard bathtub. The roughened outer bottom and side surfaces as well as the extension allow for a frictional engagement between the toddler tub and standard bathtub.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a bathtub and more particularly a bathtub adapted for use in bathing toddlers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Most toddler bathtubs are designed for infants and / or toddlers. The tubs have roughened bottom surfaces and a seat for the toddler to sit on while being bathed. The infant portion of the tub is usually a mesh or flexible sheet like structure that is removable once the baby is older. These tubs are small in size due to having an infant feature.[0003]The problem with the seat is active toddlers will not sit there while being washed. The toddler likes to move around and play. The seat limits the toddler's bathing area and active toddlers may trip over the seating area.[0004]There are toddler tubs without seats. Usually these toddler tubs are inflatable. However these tubs are susceptible to puncture. Also these tubs can slide around within a conventional bathtub.[0005]Plus, the inflatable material is slippery when we...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The drawbacks discussed above have been solved in the present invention, which provides a portable, sturdy means for converting a conventional bathtub into a safe, contained, bathing area for active toddlers as well as a comfortable and user-friendly bathtub for the parent or the bath administer.

[0016]The toddler tub is frictionally engaged between the sides of the conventional bathtub. The bottom of the toddler tube is frictionally engaged with the inside of the conventional bathtub. The flap hangs over at least one side of the conventional bathtub and further enhances the engagement between the toddler tub and the conventional bathtub. The underside of the flap may also include a roughened surface to further enhance this engagement. The width of the toddler tub is approximately 24 inches wide or wide enough to snuggly fit within the width of a conventional bathtub. The toddler tub has a cavity where the toddler is bathed. The inner cavity is approximately 20 inches wide, thus leaving about 1-2 inches of thickness for the sides of the toddle tub. This thickness is uniformly around the perimeter of the toddler tub.

[0017]The flap includes at least one mesh pocket. The bather may store bathing essentials, such as shampoo, extra soap, toys, etc in order to have such items readily accessible. That way the bather will not be tempted to leave the tub side to get forgotten bathing items. Further the flap is a padded material in order to provide a comfortable platform in which to bath the toddler. The flap is also a non-slip rubber mat-like surface and will allow the toddler to engage the surface safely without slipping. Also, the bather may place the toddler on the side of the tube to dry the toddler on the non-slip surface that is also padded for comfort. The thickness of the flap is approximately 1-2 inches or any thickness that will perform the stated functions.

[0019]Therefore, the bather places the toddler tube within a conventional bathtub. The bather extends the flap over the side of the conventional bathtub. The bather presses the bathtub bottom surface and flap firmly against the bathtub surfaces. The frictional engagement between the bottom and outer sides of the toddler tub, as well as the bottom of the flap extension, ensure a tight frictional engagement with the conventional bathtub.

Problems solved by technology

That way, the faucet and back wall of the conventional bathtub are not readily accessible to the toddler.

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