Shnuggle
Shnuggle Baby Bath
8.1/10 overallAbout £20
A compact newborn-to-toddler baby bath with a built-in backrest and plug for easy draining.
The verdict
The Shnuggle Baby Bath, around £20, is a compact newborn-to-toddler bath with a built-in curved backrest that supports a newborn without a separate insert, plus an integrated plug for easy draining. It's a strong standalone option for families without a suitable existing bath, though it has no temperature gauge and is outgrown by around 12 months.
The Shnuggle bath's defining feature is its curved backrest, which supports a newborn in a semi-reclined position without needing a separate foam insert or sling — most other baby baths need an add-on for the first few months, this one doesn't. It's also noticeably more compact than a standard baby bath, which matters if you're using it inside an adult bath or a small bathroom.
Against the Angelcare Bath Support in this category, the core difference is standalone versus supplementary: the Shnuggle is a full bath tub with its own backrest built in, while the Angelcare is a mesh support you place inside your existing bath or the Shnuggle itself for extra newborn positioning. Families who don't already have a suitable bath will want the Shnuggle; families who already bath their baby in the adult tub may only need the cheaper Angelcare support instead.
The built-in plug is a small but genuinely useful detail — many baby baths require lifting and tipping to empty, which is awkward one-handed with a slippery, wet tub.
Is the Shnuggle Baby Bath worth it?
- Built-in backrest works from birth with no insert
- Compact enough for small bathrooms
- Integrated plug makes draining much easier
What are the downsides of the Shnuggle Baby Bath?
- No temperature gauge included
- Outgrown by around 12 months
- Takes up permanent space if not stored elsewhere
Specs
- Fits in
- Adult bath or on a stand
- Backrest
- Built-in, no insert needed
- Drainage
- Integrated plug
- Material
- Plastic
- Suitable from
- Newborn to approx. 12 months
How we scored it
Safety & Support
How securely it holds a newborn or wriggling baby during a wash.
Curved backrest gives genuinely secure newborn positioning without an insert.
Ease of Use
How easy it is to fill, empty, lift and use one-handed.
Integrated plug makes emptying far easier than tipping a full tub.
Space & Storage
How much bathroom or nursery space it takes up and how easily it folds or stacks away.
Compact for a full bath tub, but still needs somewhere to live between uses.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Shnuggle Baby Bath ourselves yet. This review is built from Shnuggle's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | About £20 | About £35 | About £27 | About £62 |
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Material | Plastic | 100% cotton | Plastic barrier with silicone seal, suction-mounted | — |
| Suitable from | Newborn to approx. 12 months | Newborn | Newborn (with supervision) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Shnuggle bath need a separate newborn insert?+
No — its curved backrest supports a newborn in a semi-reclined position built in, unlike most other baby baths which need an add-on for the first few months. It scores 9/10 for safety and support, the highest in this category.
How easy is the Shnuggle bath to empty?+
Very — it has an integrated plug, so it scores 8/10 for ease of use. Many baby baths require lifting and tipping to empty, which is awkward one-handed with a slippery, wet tub, but the Shnuggle's plug avoids that.
How much space does the Shnuggle bath take up?+
It scores 7/10 for space and storage — it's compact for a full bath tub and noticeably more compact than a standard baby bath, but it still needs somewhere to live between uses since it's a standalone tub.
How does the Shnuggle compare to the Angelcare Bath Support?+
The Shnuggle is a full standalone bath with its backrest built in, while the Angelcare is a mesh support you place inside your existing bath. Families who don't already have a suitable bath will want the Shnuggle; families who already bath their baby in the adult tub may only need the cheaper Angelcare support instead.
Guides that mention this
Best Baby Baths & Bath Supports Compared (UK Guide)
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Bathing Your Newborn: Safe Temperature and Technique
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.