In-depth review
Summer Infant Fold Away Baby Bath Review (2027)
Research review of the Summer Infant Fold Away Baby Bath: folding legs, a padded infant insert, and a full oval tub for small bathrooms.
Summer Infant Fold Away Baby Bath
A real oval tub whose legs fold away, with a padded insert for the infant stage.
Our verdict
The Fold Away answers the small-bathroom problem differently from sink inserts: it keeps a real tub shape, then folds its legs away so the tub stores flat. With a padded infant insert included, it covers more stages than its packed size suggests.
What we like
- Legs fold for storage and travel, then lock open for bathing
- Full oval tub shape works on a counter, in an adult tub, or on the floor
- Padded infant insert supports the pre-sitting stage
- Lightweight build is easy to move between rooms
What to watch out for
- Folding legs should be checked as locked before every bath
- The infant insert stage is short-lived, like all inserts
- Fold mechanisms trade some rigidity versus one-piece tubs
What owners report: Summer Infant Fold Away Baby Bath
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Renters praise legs that fold so the tub stores in a gap a framed tub could never use
- The full oval shape works on counters, floors and inside adult tubs, which suits homes without a fixed bathing spot
- The included insert supports the early months without a separate purchase
Common complaints
- Parents build a habit of checking the folding legs are locked before every single bath
- The padded insert stage passes quickly as babies learn to sit
- A folding frame never feels quite as rigid as a one piece tub under a wriggling toddler
Who it is for
Apartment families and travelers who want a genuine tub that stores flat between baths.
A tub that folds, not a compromise shape
Unlike sink inserts, the Fold Away is a self-contained oval tub, so it works on a counter, inside an adult tub, or on a bathroom floor. The legs lock open for bathing and fold for storage or a suitcase.
That versatility suits homes where the bathing spot changes with whoever is on bath duty.
Infant insert and stages
A padded infant insert supports the pre-sitting stage inside the tub, and removing it opens the full oval for sitting babies and young toddlers. The brand positions the tub across the infant-to-toddler span.
As with all inserts, the newborn stage is the shortest one; the long value here is the folding toddler-capable tub that remains.
Care and checks
Folding legs earn their storage win with one habit: confirming the legs are locked before filling. It takes a second and should be part of the routine.
The lightweight build that makes it portable also feels less planted than heavy framed tubs, so it belongs on a flat, stable surface.
Key specifications
- Fold
- Folding legs for storage and travel
- Insert
- Padded infant insert
- Shape
- Oval tub
- Stage
- Infant to toddler per the brand
- Drain
- Drain plug
Sources: Amazon product listing, Summer Infant
Also consider
Stokke Flexi Bath Bundle
A folding rigid tub bundled with its newborn support, newborn to preschool.
Why consider it: Choose the Stokke Flexi Bath if you want a rigid folding tub with preschool longevity.
- Age range: Newborn (with included support) to about 4 to 6 years by size/version
- Fold: Folds flat
Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub
An inflatable travel-ready tub with a temperature disc kids love.
Why consider it: Choose the Munchkin Duck Tub if an inflatable travel tub suits your storage better.
- Age range: About 6 to 24 months (sitting babies)
- Weight guidance: Per manual, for children who sit unaided
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does the Fold Away work for newborns?
Yes, with its padded infant insert supporting the pre-sitting stage, before the insert is removed for sitting babies.
How does it store?
The legs fold so the tub stores flat against a wall, in a cupboard, or in a suitcase for travel.