For parents who need some peace of mind when it comes to bath time, a local couple has developed a solution. TUBzi was conceived by Philadelphians Josh and Morgan Weiser, and shipping just opened for this new innovation, which is focused on being a “creative solution that supports parents during the unpredictable realities of bathtime.”
The product was inspired by the Weiser’s twins, Mia and Logan, who were born three months early after 100+ days in the hospital. As a release notes, the Weiser’s were there after complications stemming from prematurity, as well as a condition that Morgan was unaware of during her pregnancy called amniotic band syndrome that required their son to undergo eight surgeries before the age of two and a half.
Bathing became an issue—the young parents couldn’t figure out a conventional way to bathe their son as a result of the hospital stay in both a safe and clean way. So, Josh set out on finding a path to create a reasonable solution. By using clay in their basement back in 2018, the first prototype of TUBzi was created not only to help their own family, but for others out there in similar positions.
As stated on their official website: “There’s something so natural and calming about bath time with your new baby. But what happens when your baby grows into a curious, mobile child wanting to explore an environment that’s not safe? This transition happens so quickly. TUBzi’s sole objective was designed to prompt our blossoming children to sit and enjoy the experience willingly. It’s so much more than a two-hands-on approach for parents to bathing.”
TUBzi is now available to ship through the brand’s online store, and it’s a result of six years of research and work. The product is made with clean and safe materials, doesn’t wear with continued use, supports intuitive sitting and grows with your child.
The technical side of the product shows its value: TUBzi encourages your toddler to sit and remain seated during bathtime, has water-level markings to show how much water is in the tub at any given time, it’s easy to remove and store and works for small spaces, and most importantly, it provides parents with the use of both hands during bathtime to support, wash and play.
On the fun side of the coin, the product is also amazing for creating bubbles, has an adjustable height that grows with your child for each age and stage of bathtime, features a rotating spout for tearless hair washing, and is meant to feature comfortable and non-restrictive seating for maximum enjoyment during bathtime. It also comes in two different colors, pink or blue.
In total, the “all-in-one” product is meant to alleviate any injury from hazardous bathtub fixtures (temperature and drain levers, faucets, etc.), it prevents drinking and swimming in soiled water, and it also reduces eye irritation that come during washing. It essentially acts as an open drain, aka clean water flows in and dirty water flows out.
As the release also notes, while TUBzi was created for all families, the innovative design and unique features can help provide families with children like Logan a sense of comfort during bathtime, knowing it will aid in keeping their child’s injuries clean during their stay in the hospital or while transitioning home. The brand also has a partnership with Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, where Logan was treated, and they will be donating $1 per unit sold to the hospital. They will also be donating products to children in need at Shriner’s locations nationwide as well.
The website finishes: “Once we understood the difference TUBzi could make to children and to parents alike, we knew we wanted to share it with as many people as possible. We didn’t just design a product with one need in mind; we’ve built a strong, attentive community made up of many of parents yearning to tackle any and all bath time struggles- and we can’t wait to welcome you in to our community too.”
TUBzi is retailed at $59.99, video and picture explanations are also available on the brand’s site. To find out more information and to order one of your own, visit tubzitime.com
