hey tracey what is PITA?

With Izzy i used the baby bath first off, but from the very first time she used it she hated it with a passion, it came to her seeing the baby bath and she would cry! So that only got used a little bit - wasn't worth buying it...

but i found the shower she lovessss! she loves the feeling of water splashing on her face! and gets a big cranky when i take her out, it is easier if you have someone to take her/him out of the shower for you - but you can do it on your own ! She also loves the big adult bath with me, the floating around relaxes her...

So back to your question - it's not necessary to have a bath, you will adapt to what ever method you choose...