Bath time is one of Pooky’s favorite parts of the day. If she’s feeling grumpy (which she often is toward the end of the day), a nice bath never fails to cheer her up. The only problem is that, until recently, she insisted on having her Mommy in the tub with her. Otherwise, bath time became crying and screaming time. Not fun. Enter the Snug-Tub Deluxe, from Kel-Gar. This product goes straight into my Parenting Products Hall of Fame, reserved for those items that help make my life as a father awesomer.

In her little inflatable tub-within-a-tub, Pooky is warm and cozy on a nice soft surface. She’s as happy as a clam, which allows me to bathe her by myself and hog some of her fun time. It’s wonderful bonding, and it allows May some much-needed time to herself (which she usually spends working on this very blog). Everyone wins.

The deluxe tub comes with some built-in entertainment to boot, in the form of a squeaky ducky and inflatable stacking rings. It can be hung up by a handy suction cup between baths, making it space-efficient. Price: $17.06 (14% off!) at BabyCenter.