How to prevent mould in a baby bath: cleaning and storing Flexi Bath®
One less thing to think about after bath time
To help prevent mould in a baby bath, make cleaning and thorough drying part of your routine after every use. Empty the bath, clean it in line with the product instructions and allow it to dry before folding it away. Avoid storing the bath while moisture is still trapped on the surface or around folds and edges.
Flexi Bath® is designed for everyday family life and is easy to clean, while its space-saving design folds flat for convenient storage. Keeping it clean and dry means there is one less practical detail competing for attention after those everyday splashes together.
Step By Step
How to clean and store Flexi Bath® after every use
The aim is simple: do not put a damp baby bath into storage.
Empty it after bath time
Do not leave used bath water sitting in the baby bath once bath time is finished.
Clean following product instructions
Clean your Flexi Bath® according to the current product instructions. Flexi Bath® is designed to be easy to clean for everyday use.
Check surfaces, folds and edges for trapped moisture
Pay particular attention to folds, edges and other areas where water may remain, rather than assuming the bath is dry because the main surface looks dry.
Allow it to dry thoroughly
Give the bath an opportunity to dry thoroughly before you fold it away.
Fold and store once dry
Once dry, Flexi Bath® can be folded flat, helping it fit into smaller bathrooms and storage spaces. The standard Flexi Bath® can also fold flat with the Flexi Bath® Stand attached.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why drying your baby bath matters
Mould thrives where moisture is allowed to remain, so drying is an important part of caring for products regularly exposed to water.
A baby bath naturally gets wet every time you use it. Rather than leaving cleaning until later, building it into the end of the routine makes caring for the bath simpler: empty, clean, dry, then store.
For Flexi Bath®, this works naturally with its foldable design. The bath is designed to fold flat for easy storage and is easy to clean for everyday use.
WEEKLY CARE
Weekly baby bath care checklist
Alongside your usual post-bath routine, a regular check can help you spot areas that may need more attention. This is not about making bath time perfectly tidy — it is about creating a small, repeatable care habit that fits around family life.
Check for visible residue or build-up
Inspect folds, edges and corners
Clean following the current care instructions
Confirm it has dried thoroughly
Check accessories separately
STORAGE
How should you store a foldable baby bath?
One of the advantages of a foldable baby bath is being able to reclaim space once bath time is over.
Flexi Bath® folds flat for easier storage, including in smaller homes and bathrooms. The standard Flexi Bath® can fold with the Stand attached, and with the Stand's tub lock it can stand upright unaided for storage, offering additional flexibility when choosing where to keep it.
The important distinction is to fold after drying, rather than folding to dry. Give moisture a chance to escape before putting the bath away.
Clean → dry → fold → store.
CLEANING GUIDANCE
What should I use to clean Flexi Bath®?
Flexi Bath® is designed to be easy to clean for everyday use.
For the specific cleaning products and method to use, follow the current instructions supplied with your Flexi Bath®. Avoid assuming that a household cleaning product is suitable simply because it is commonly used in a bathroom.
This is particularly important if you are considering a stronger cleaner because you have already noticed mould or persistent build-up. Refer to the manufacturer's current cleaning guidance rather than experimenting with a treatment that has not been recommended for the product.
EVERYDAY FAMILY LIFE
Caring for Flexi Bath® as part of your everyday routine
Flexi Bath® is designed around real family routines: foldable, compact and lightweight, suitable for use at home or away and easy to clean for everyday use.
That practicality matters when bath time is not simply another task. Stokke positions bathing as an everyday opportunity for calm and connection between parent and child, with Flexi Bath® designed to make the routine easier so families can enjoy those shared moments.
A consistent clean-dry-store habit helps keep the practical side simple, leaving more attention for the splashes, smiles and small moments that make up family life.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions about cleaning, drying and storing a baby bath
How do I prevent mould in a baby bath?+
Keep the bath clean and allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Pay particular attention to areas where moisture can remain — such as folds, edges and corners — rather than folding or storing the bath while it is still damp.
How do I clean Stokke® Flexi Bath®?+
Flexi Bath® is designed to be easy to clean for everyday use. Follow the current Flexi Bath® product instructions for the recommended cleaning method.
Should I dry a baby bath before folding it?+
Yes. Let the bath dry before folding and storing it so you are not trapping residual moisture inside the folded bath.
Can Flexi Bath® be folded for storage?+
Yes. Flexi Bath® is designed to fold flat for space-saving storage. The standard Flexi Bath® can also fold flat with its Stand attached.
Can Flexi Bath® stand upright when folded with the Stand?+
Yes. With the Flexi Bath® Stand attached, it can stand upright unaided for storage via the Stand's tub lock, making storage more convenient in smaller spaces.
What should I do if I find mould in my Flexi Bath®?+
Stop and check the current Flexi Bath® care instructions before using a stronger cleaning or mould-removal product. The available product guidance confirms that Flexi Bath® is easy to clean, but does not specify an approved mould-removal treatment — so always refer to the manufacturer's current guidance first.
Where should I store Flexi Bath®?+
Once clean and dry, store it in a suitable space where it can remain dry between uses. Its fold-flat design is intended to make storage easier, including in smaller spaces.
Is Flexi Bath® easy to clean?+
Yes. Stokke's current product text describes Flexi Bath® as easy to clean for everyday use.