In-depth review
Boon NAKED 2-Position Collapsible Bathtub Review (2027)
In-depth review of the Boon NAKED collapsible tub: flat fold, two positions, swivel drying hook and the 18-month size ceiling.
Boon NAKED 2-Position Collapsible Bathtub
A rigid baby tub that collapses flat for storage, with two positions from newborn recline to toddler sit-up.
Our verdict
The NAKED is the collapser done properly: rigid walls and a stable base while it is open, then a genuinely flat fold and a swivel hook that lets it drip dry on the wall. Two positions cover newborn recline through the sitting toddler stage, so small bathrooms get the full early arc from a tub that stores like a tray.
What we like
- Collapses flat and hangs from a swivel hook, so it stores on a wall instead of in a cupboard
- Two positions: an inclined recline for newborns and a sit-up position for older babies and young toddlers
- Rigid tub walls keep their shape in use, unlike inflatable or fabric baths
- Colour-changing drain plug gives a visual cue when the water runs too warm
What to watch out for
- Sized for birth to about 18 months, so long toddlers outgrow it sooner than oversized framed tubs
- No sling or insert for the very first weeks; newborn support comes from the recline position alone
- The collapsible seams need a rinse and air dry to stay fresh in humid bathrooms
What owners report: Boon NAKED 2-Position Collapsible Bathtub
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Apartment parents praise a full tub that folds flat enough to hang behind a door between baths
- The two positions carry one purchase from the first newborn baths into the sitting toddler stage
- The drain plug colour cue is a small reassurance new parents say they check every fill
Common complaints
- Taller toddlers reach the end of its length before the second birthday
- The folding joints collect water if the tub is stored before it has fully dried
- Very small newborns slide a little in the recline without a towel for extra support
Who it is for
Apartment and small-bathroom families who need a real tub for the first 18 months and have a hook, not a cupboard, to store it on.
Collapse and storage
The tub folds down flat rather than merely shrinking, and the swivel hook rotates out for hanging and back in for bathing. Hung on a bathroom wall or the back of a door, it dries where it stores, which closes the mildew loop that plagues tubs kept damp in cupboards.
Two positions, honestly sized
Position one inclines for newborns who cannot sit; position two opens a supported sit-up space for older babies and young toddlers. Boon rates the tub to about 18 months, and that ceiling is real: long toddlers will graduate sooner than they would from an oversized framed tub.
Details that earn their place
The drain plug changes colour with water temperature, a quick visual second opinion alongside the wrist test. The rigid shell feels planted in a way inflatables never do, and the whole tub rinses clean in seconds because there is no sling or fabric to launder.
Key specifications
- Fold
- Collapses flat, swivel hook for hanging storage and drying
- Positions
- 2 (newborn recline, toddler sit-up)
- Stage
- Birth to 18 months
- Model
- B11199
- Drain
- Colour-changing drain plug
Also consider
A folding rigid tub bundled with its newborn support, newborn to preschool.
Why consider it: Also folds flat, but sized to preschool for families who want one tub to last much longer.
- Age range: Newborn (with included support) to about 4 to 6 years by size/version
- Fold: Folds flat
Summer Infant Fold Away Baby Bath
A real oval tub whose legs fold away, with a padded insert for the infant stage.
Why consider it: A budget folding oval with an infant insert, if the newborn stage needs padded support.
- Fold: Folding legs for storage and travel
- Insert: Padded infant insert
Sources: Amazon product listing, Summer Infant
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does it work for a newborn without an insert?
Yes, the first position is an inclined recline made for the pre-sitting stage. A folded towel behind a very small newborn adds support in the first weeks.
How flat does it fold?
Flat enough to hang on its swivel hook behind a door or slide beside a washing machine; hanging storage is the intended routine.
When will my child outgrow it?
Boon sizes it for birth to about 18 months. Tall toddlers reach the limit sooner, at which point a folding tub like the Stokke or the family tub takes over.
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