Attach a bathtub grab bar for safety, until they get a bit bigger.

They probably won't take showers in there until they are at least 8 or 9, but I worry about bathing them in there.

Depending on how tall you are and how long your torso is, that height could put a strain on your back.

Unless you envision using the tub for soaking, the 14 inch is easier all around.

14" isn't too shallow for bathing kids. I'd go with the lower one.

While you're at it, get yourself one of these

I had intended to purchase a 14" but obviously wasn't thinking clearly when I ordered it and accidentally ordered the 15.5". It is cast iron so it will be a pain to switch out, but I will it the 14" is a much better choice. I don't intend to use it for "soaking tub." It will be used primarily for bathing kids, having the kids show until they leave home for college (this is hopefully our forever home).

And sjhockeyfan325 - those kneeling mats are one of the best inventions ever! I got one when our oldest was about 3 months old and my knees were killing me from bathing him!

I gave one of those to my DS and DDIL for Xmas the year their son was born - they love it too.

Although I think the 14" would be easier for you, and that's what we had in the kids' bathroom when they were young, they also often bathed in our deep whirlpool tub. They loved it, so we made do. I don't think 1.5" is enough of a detriment to change it.

I think it will be fine. In a week or two you will forget that you were doing so much second guessing about that minor of a difference in height.

It will be fine. The kids are getting bigger each day. The 14" tub actually has a water depth of only 9".

My DD replaced her shallow tub with the Kohler Archer tub. It has a"19-inch step-over height while retaining the same depth as a standard 21-inch bath."

My DD loves the higher tub and finds it easier to lean over the higher tub than her previous low tub while bathing her almost 3 year old daughter. My GD loves the big tub too.

I just measured the step over height of my tub, it's 17". My 5 year old has been showering in it for about 2-3 years and he can step over it now with no issue. We do have the safety mat inside and we are always there when he does it.

The kids won't be little forever, but the tub'll be near impossible to change later. I'd go with what you'd choose for teens or adults. In the immediate future, be sure you have a non-slip bathmat and some of those traction stickers on the bottom of the tub -- the kids'll be fine.

Looking for a low step over tub. No higher than 14" because we no longer take baths. Can you give details of the tub? slip? glossy? easy to clean? design? Thanks Pics if you have.

I've seen a number of threads questions about a lower/shallow tub that is less than 14" high. I am looking for the same. I live in a coop in NYC and cannot turn my 1960s bathroom tub into a shower. That would be my preference. But there are issues (that I won't get into) making that impossible. So I am looking for the lowest possible tub. I have a 14" height now and really want lower. Any ideas? Thank you!