Within days of my first son's birth, I was left alone to bathe him and the task was terrifying to me. I filled his baby tub with warm water, bathed him throroughly, and my heart raced the entire time. The little fart pooped in the tub and I had to repeat the bath again, so my fear lasted that much longer.
The Tummy Tub is supposed to ease the transition from womb to bath, and make newborn babies feel comfortable.
New parents are nervous enough, and I certainly don't see how holding our children by the neck to bathe them would ease OUR transition. Besides, throwing nearly 50 bucks at a tub that baby will quickly grow out of? File this one under Not Necessary.