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Toddler Bathtime Play and Safety Structure

Bath & Play toddler bath structure render shown open and folded flat

An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of the Bath and Play Toddler Safety Structure

Background & Design Requirements

The client came to Design 1st with a product concept and wanted to develop a bathtime play structure for toddlers.

  • Collapsible design to store away when not in use
  • Room for optional accessories to add to the structure
  • Designed for toddlers from 2 to 4 years old, accommodating a variety of bathtub sizes

Design Challenges

Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:

  • Choosing a rotational molding manufacturing method to meet the design requirements of product
  • Research standard bathtub sizes, and safety design requirements for toddler bath devices
  • Hygienic, waterproof materials, that durable to support long product life

Project Results

Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed a fully functional pre-production product with manufacturing drawings ready for volume production.

  • Fully functional rotational molded prototype ready for user testing
  • Helped client develop a robust global supply chain to support manufacturing, assemble and transportation
  • Successful launch of a Kickstarter campaign