Portable Bath Support for Infants
Guided By Prof. R Sandesh and Prof. V P Bapat

Most newborn babies get bath every morning right from birth. The traditional way is for the mother, grandmother or nurse (dai) to sit on the bath floor or on a very short stool with their legs outstretched in front and crossed at the ankles. The baby either lies along the legs with his head towards the body of the adult or is placed across the legs facing downwards. It gets really difficult for the mother to sit in this manner. Available bath tubs in the market are not comfortable enough to support infant’s tender neck and head. The final design is a portable bath support, which provides comfort and reassurance for parent and baby (0–6 months) at bath time.