A baby bath is used almost every evening for four years and then, usually, resented for the space it occupies. The Maxi-Cosi Indigo Plus answers the second half of that sentence: it folds flat and hangs on a hook.
What it does not compromise on is the first half. A QuickDry insert cradles a newborn, a thermometer sits in the base of the tub where the water actually is, and the anti-slip pad is moulded in rather than added on.
Considered detail
- HighSense thermometer, built in. Reads from the bottom of the bath, where your baby sits and the water is warmest. A green circle appears when the temperature is right.
- QuickDry newborn insert. Soft support for the earliest baths, dry again by the following evening. Lifts out when your child outgrows it.
- Anti-slip pad, integrated. Cushioned and part of the tub itself, so there is nothing to position or lose.
- Folds flat. Sets up in seconds, collapses just as fast, and hangs to dry on its retractable hook.
- Generous plughole. Drains quickly, which matters more than it sounds at the end of a long day.
- Newborn to four years. Roomy enough to stay useful well past the newborn stage.
On design
Most baby baths are purely functional objects that happen to live in a bathroom. The Indigo Plus is finished in tonal, muted colours with a low, clean silhouette, which is a polite way of saying it does not shout. Folded against a wall it reads as a considered object rather than nursery equipment.
Pairs with the Indigo Bath Stand, which lifts it to a metre and spares your back. The two are also available together as a set.
Specifications
| Suitability | Newborn to approximately 4 years |
| Thermometer | Built-in HighSense, reads from the base of the bath |
| Newborn insert | QuickDry, removable |
| Anti-slip | Cushioned pad integrated into the bath |
| Storage | Folds flat, retractable hanging hook |
| Draining | Large plughole |
| Bath Safety Warnings | • Never leave a baby or child unattended in the bath, even for a moment • Always check the water temperature before placing your child in the bath • Never leave water standing in the bath • Ensure the bath is on a stable, level surface before filling |
Questions
How does the thermometer work?
It is integrated into the base of the tub rather than floating, so it reads the water where your baby is sitting. A green circle indicates the temperature is right.
Can I use it from birth?
Yes. The QuickDry insert provides the support a newborn needs, and lifts out later when your child can sit unaided.
How compact is it folded?
Flat enough to hang on the retractable hook or slide beside a vanity. This is its main advantage over a rigid tub.
Do I need the stand?
No, but it saves your back. The Indigo Stand raises the bath to a metre so you are not kneeling over a tub.
