5 reasons why so many moms without a bathtub are all switching to the same 'tiktok tub'
By Macie Taylor
Last updated: June 24, 2026
2 min read
Summary:
No bathtub in your apartment, rental, or shower-only bathroom? You're not the only one forced to bath time in the kitchen sink and most moms doing it don't realize there's a reason so many parents quietly switched to the same foldable tub this year. LustraGlow's Portable Baby Bathtub gives you a real, dedicated bathing space anywhere, with a built-in safety feature most parents wish they'd had sooner. Keep reading to see why moms are comparing notes and all landing on this one.
1. never guess the water temperature again
The built-in digital thermometer displays real-time water temp right on the tub, so you're not testing with your wrist and hoping it's comfortable. You'll always know the water's sitting in the safe range (98–100°F) before your baby goes in so no more second-guessing, no more burning surprises.
2. 90%less water than a full tub
A full-size bathtub fill wastes water your newborn doesn't even need. The compact basin design uses significantly less water per bath so it's easier on your water bill, and you're not hauling gallons just to bathe a baby who's barely two feet long.
3. your baby stays secure, your hands stay free
The non-slip, star-patterned cushioned insert cradles your newborn so they're supported on their own: not slipping, not needing you to hold them with one arm the whole time. That means both hands free to actually wash your baby instead of just holding them steady.
4. built for apartments, rvs, and life on the go
Unlike a fixed tub bolted to your bathroom or bulky tub from the store, this one folds flat to under 4 inches and stores under a sink, in a closet, or in a diaper bag. Traveling, staying with family, living somewhere with a shower-only bathroom? It sets up on any flat surface in seconds and packs away just as fast.
5. you won't outgrow it in a month.
Built for newborns up to 24 months, so this isn't just a buy you'll replace in six weeks. One tub gets you from your baby's first bath through toddlerhood and you can try LustraGlow for a full month risk-free with 30-day trial. Simply email for a complete refund - no questions asked.
"Even though we have a bathtub, bending over the edge was killing my lower back. Now I set this right on our kitchen island. I can stand up straight, the cushion holds him securely, and my back doesn't ache anymore!"
-Veronica C.
Verified Customer
“our apartment only has a shower, so this tub is brilliant we pop it open right on the shower floor, the built-in thermometer is idiot proof and it folds completely flat to slide right beside the toilet when we're done”
-Jaylen Grott
Verified Customer
"Filling a regular tub for a tiny baby felt incredibly wasteful, so this basin is perfect. We use it every night and it still looks brand new."
