Who Walk In Tubs Dont Work For

Walk in tubs sound good in theory, and they are absolutely excellent in practice…when they are used correctly by the right people. This group is typically comprised of the physically disabled--whether they are elderly, suffer from a chronic condition or have been left handicapped from an accident.  Even though walk in tubs aren’t strictly  for this aforementioned collection of people, it is tailored made with them in mind. So as long as you don’t care that there are bars and floor grips, you can enjoy it just the same.  All things considered, there are a few that should not be using walk in tubs for both safety and destruction reasons.

Toddlers:
Most walk in tubs are built with durable walls that are about 2-3 feet high. Their purpose is to remove the problem of having to step over a high rim and with the installation of a high door, you can enter and exit the tub with ease while eliminating splashing outside.  At the same time, because of how deep it is, these kinds of bathtubs are extremely dangerous for toddlers. They are meant to be used while sitting with special built-in 15-20-inch seats. Even if you monitor your child while he or she is taking a bath, it is simply too cavernous to be comfortable with. Your toddler would have to stand above the seat in order for the water to not over his/her head. This will inevitably prove to be more problematic that it’s worth and your child‘s safety should be your number one priority in this case.

Pets:
You might not give your dog a bath in your bathtub but some pet owners do. Especially when they are the kind of house dogs that remain relatively sanitary, certain people don’t blink an eye when considering sharing their tub with their pets. This would be fine and dandy but the problem that walk in bathtubs would present in this situation is the fact that they have a big entry/exit door made for a disabled person. This door is supposed to facilitate easier access while remaining tightly shut when you’re in the tub. However, with robust shoving, it can open. If you are taking a bath for a large pet such as a Golden Retriever or a Boxer, the door will give way and water will come rushing out, leaving your bathroom a great big mess!