Bathing time is always a fun time and making it memorable is what parents are responsible for. Playing in the bathtub with bubbles, toys and splashing water is what babies enjoy. Baby bathtubs bring the fun with convenience and safety. While choosing the appropriate bathtub for your baby, you should look for high-quality material, ergonomic design, size and safety. We have curated a list of some of the best baby bathtubs.<br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01M9B2WU8" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01M9B2WU8_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Ergonomic Design" msid="86443345" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B01M9B2WU8</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01M9B2WU8_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01M9B2WU8_9476241578282138"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Sunbaby Baby Anti Slip Big Plastic Bathtub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This ergonomically designed bathtub from Sunbaby provides comfort and safety for the baby. Its non-slippery grip, non-slippery surface and enlarged side support keep the baby safe in the tub. It comes with back and foot support to provide comfort to the baby. The high-quality and BPA free material makes it durable and safe.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01M9B2WU8_8998811076762520"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It ensures comfort and safety with its ergonomic design.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B078VD39TG" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B078VD39TG_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Easy Drainage" msid="86443365" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B078VD39TG</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B078VD39TG_body"><bulletContentRow name="B078VD39TG_8299533063296171"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Baybee Amdia <keyword id="8571587" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="baby-bath" source="Orion">Baby Bath</keyword> tub for Toddlers</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">With two bathing positions, this bathtub from Baybee is ideal for babies up to 24 months. Its unique anatomical shape ensures safety for the back, forearms, legs and prevents the baby from slipping. It features a drain plug for easy drainage and convenient cleaning. The BPA free and non-toxic material makes it safe for the baby.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B078VD39TG_8081431060874640"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It provides proper support for the body.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B08D94JVZK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08D94JVZK_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Temperature Sensitive" msid="86443370" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B08D94JVZK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08D94JVZK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08D94JVZK_2997484334456498"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">R For Rabbit Smart Baby Bath tub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This compactly designed baby bathtub from R for Rabbit is convenient to store. Its strong legs with rubber feet and high-quality plastic material make it safe to use. With its innovative design, it can be used in two positions- folded and unfolded. Its temperature sensitive plug changes the colour and ensures the baby is at the right temperature.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08D94JVZK_4023989994446895"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The legs with rubber feet ensure safety with support.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B085215GLK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B085215GLK_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Durable Build" msid="86443378" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B085215GLK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B085215GLK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B085215GLK_6434983260954973"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Luhi SkyBlue European Standard Baby Bath tub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Made from BPA free material, this bathtub from Luhi is durable and safe to use. It features a side bag for making it convenient to keep the bathing essentials for the baby. With its foldable design, you can conveniently carry and store it. The drain plug makes it easy to clean and drain water.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B085215GLK_7931920234142661"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Its foldable design helps to save space.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B0983QTW3F" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B0983QTW3F_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Slip-Resistant Armrests" msid="86443384" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B0983QTW3F</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B0983QTW3F_body"><bulletContentRow name="B0983QTW3F_7019930156879263"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mummamia Elite Silicone Folding Baby Bath Tub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This oval-shaped bathtub from Mummamia comes with slip-resistant armrests and legs to ensure the baby's safety. Its compact and foldable design makes it convenient to store or carry. The temperature-sensitive water plug changes its colour when the water becomes hot for the baby. Also, for easy drainage, it comes with a drain plug.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B0983QTW3F_6599684496605358"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It ensures the baby is at a normal temperature from its temperature-sensitive water plug.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B08218G23Y" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08218G23Y_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Spacious Design" msid="86443401" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B08218G23Y</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08218G23Y_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08218G23Y_0536718703192698"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Luvlap  Newborn Bath Chair/Sling &amp; Bubble Baby Bathtub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Suitable for newborns and small babies, this baby bathtub from Luvlap comes with a baby bath chair. With an anti-slip base and durable material, it is considered a safe option for babies. The spacious and ergonomic design makes the bathing time safe and comfortable. Also, it comes with a drain plug that ensures easy cleaning.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08218G23Y_3078685130041885"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The drain plug makes it convenient to clean.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br />

Best baby bathtubs in India

Bath time should always be enjoyable for children. Wading around in a bathtub with the soap bubbles and squeaky toys always land up being the best past of a kid’s day. <br /><br />For parents, there’s always concern regarding the safety of a bathtub. We bring you the best quality bathtubs to help you make that choice.<br /><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07B2HR1GD" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07B2HR1GD_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb>    <div type="image" title="Popular Choice" msid="78563124" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07B2HR1GD</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07B2HR1GD_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07B2HR1GD_1265441478886329"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Cho-Cho – Inflatable Bathtub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Kids may not be up for a regular bath, but they sure do enjoy splashing around in a tub. The Cho-Cho inflatable bathtub is fun, attractive and safe. It has a slip-resistant bottom, a backrest and a pocket to keep the shampoo bottle and shower gel. It’s quite big, so you can use it right up until the baby is 4 years old.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07B2HR1GD_3360792063872876"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Durable, easy to maintain, and comes with a separate inflation pump.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B083JPJPH1" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B083JPJPH1_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb>    <div type="image" title="Editor&amp;#39;s Pick" msid="78563228" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B083JPJPH1</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B083JPJPH1_body"><bulletContentRow name="B083JPJPH1_1142725881517868"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">LuvLap - Baby Bathtub And Bath Chair</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">LuvLap is another good brand for baby products. This, too, comes with the bathtub and bath chair, so you can have fun while giving your baby a bath. Both bathtub and bath chair have an anti-skid base. They are made of high-quality materials that aren’t toxic. This set is available in eight colours and you can make the most of it by using it till your child is 3 years old.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B083JPJPH1_1797294490808046"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Handle at the side for parents’ convenience, drain plug at the bottom and the chair can be used in any bathtub.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07VB4BT7P" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VB4BT7P_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb>    <div type="image" title="Budget Friendly" msid="78563259" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07VB4BT7P</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VB4BT7P_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VB4BT7P_7357668237853732"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">My Giraffe – Bathtub For Babies</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This pocket-friendly bathtub will be a great addition to your bathroom. It is simple, sturdy, easy to clean, easily portable and doesn’t take up much space. One side has a seat, and the other side has a slight slope. So, toddlers can sit on the seat and rest the legs on the footrest, and babies can be kept in the tub on either side. It doesn’t have a drainage plug, but otherwise it is value for money.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07VB4BT7P_6678411362108759"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Good quality plastic, lightweight, and no rough edges.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07VN645FB" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VN645FB_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb>    <div type="image" title="Also Consider" msid="78563280" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07VN645FB</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VN645FB_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VN645FB_8029966333649909"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Hopz – Baby Bathtub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This is another good quality bathtub available in the market and appreciated by many customers. It has a water level indicator, anti-skid base and enough space for the child to splash around comfortably. Additionally, there’s a bath seat that you can use whenever you want.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07VN645FB_1233200482927115"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Easy to clean, has a drainer, and can be used till the child is 4 years old.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07VRK4V4S" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VRK4V4S_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb>    <div type="image" title="Premium Pick" msid="78563317" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07VRK4V4S</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VRK4V4S_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VRK4V4S_4915903415130979"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Arkmiido - Foldable Bathtub</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Arkmiido brings you a foldable bathtub, which when folded, is of a thickness of just 9cms, making it super easy to store when not in use. It has a temperature sensor, so you know how hot or cold the water is. Also, it comes with a support cushion that can be buckled on to three sides of the tub. There are two support positions, namely for toddlers and new-borns. You can switch from one position to the other by just pushing a button.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07VRK4V4S_8142826080842485"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Easy to fold and store, non-slip base and made from high-quality, odourless materials.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br />

Best bathtubs for kids in India

Take your little ones on outings in a carry cot without discomfort. <keyword id="12092996" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="carry-cots" source="Orion">Carry cots</keyword> make it convenient to carry babies without disturbing their sleep. Apart from carrying, they can be converted into a feeding chair, rocking chair and car seat mode to perform different activities. While purchasing a carry cot for your baby, there are various features like weight, material, safety belts and size to be kept in mind. To help you choose the best baby carry cot, here are some of the options available on Amazon.<br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01M7PRL59" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01M7PRL59_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="4-in-1 Functionality" msid="86197354" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B01M7PRL59</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01M7PRL59_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01M7PRL59_4592993411376909"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">LuvLap 4-in-1 Baby Car Seat Cum Baby Carry Cot</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Certified as per European safety standards, this carry cot from LuvLap assures you to keep your baby safe with its five-point safety harness system. To ensure comfort and support, it comes with an adjustable cushioned seat and height-adjustable headrest. With its 4-in-1 functionality, it can be used as a carry cot, car seat, rocker and feeding chair. Also, it comes with a removable and washable seat cover.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01M7PRL59_9402265095728934"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Its cushioned seat ensures comfort and support for the baby.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07B7LNBXT" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07B7LNBXT_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Adjustable Handle" msid="86197376" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07B7LNBXT</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07B7LNBXT_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07B7LNBXT_5074718638394070"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">R for Rabbit 4-in-1 Picaboo Baby Carry Cot</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Keep your baby safe in this carry cot from the R for Rabbit store. To make the baby comfortable, it is made from soft and breathable fabric. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry without the baby being disturbed. It comes with a three-point safety harness and padded side wings. With its adjustable handle position, the cot can be used as a carry cot, rocker, feeding chair and car seat. Also, it is said to have a washable cover.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07B7LNBXT_9348000344889581"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Its adjustable handle makes it easy to carry without any discomfort.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B082B6ZC15" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B082B6ZC15_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Ergonomically Designed" msid="86197402" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B082B6ZC15</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B082B6ZC15_body"><bulletContentRow name="B082B6ZC15_6058164874501482"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Ehomekart 7-in-1 Carry Cot Cum Bouncer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This ergonomically designed carry cot from Ehomekart provides comfort and support to the baby. To keep the baby protected from dust, insects and mosquitoes, it comes with a mosquito net. With its 7-in-1 functionality, you can use the cot as a feeding chair, carry cot, baby chair, bathtub, rocker, bouncer and baby swing. To ensure comfortable carrying a feeding bottle while travelling, it features a feeding bottle holder.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B082B6ZC15_5120937469425494"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It keeps the baby protected from the mosquito net.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B077XWNVLP" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B077XWNVLP_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Detachable Canopy" msid="86197438" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B077XWNVLP</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B077XWNVLP_body"><bulletContentRow name="B077XWNVLP_2374124543142639"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Trumom Infant Baby Car Seat, Carry Cot and Rocker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Carry your baby in style and safety with this carry cot from Trumom. With four-point handle adjustment, the cot can be used as a rocker, feeding chair, car seat and carry cot. To ensure the baby remains safe and protected, it features a 5-point safety harness system and padded side swings. With the detachable canopy, you can use the cot at night as well with its portable sleeping space.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B077XWNVLP_6451519687024975"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">To keep the baby safe and comfortable, this cot features padded side swings.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B084Z1LBYX" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B084Z1LBYX_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Double Cushioned" msid="86197470" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B084Z1LBYX</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B084Z1LBYX_body"><bulletContentRow name="B084Z1LBYX_4621826485734766"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Tender Care 5-in-1 Baby Cozy Carry Cot Cum Rocker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This carry cot from Tender Care ensures to provide 5-in-1 functionality. To maintain hygiene and comfort, the cot features a double cushioned washable seat cover. With the sturdy and easy to grip handle, it should become convenient to carry. The large canopy keeps the baby protected from the sunlight. Also, to carry the essentials conveniently it offers a special storage option.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B084Z1LBYX_0084912348848290"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The double cushioned material helps to provide comfort to the baby.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01NBN5JIJ" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01NBN5JIJ_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Detachable Cover" msid="86197341" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B01NBN5JIJ</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01NBN5JIJ_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01NBN5JIJ_2608893296475395"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mee Mee 5-in-1 Baby Cozy Carry Cot Cum Rocker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Carry your baby in this 5-in-1 carry cot from Mee Mee. It ensures support and comfort for the baby with the quilted soft seat. While travelling or staying at home, this cot makes it convenient to carry the baby. To keep the baby safe, it features a Y-shaped belt. With the detachable cover, you can easily wash it. From the baby cot you can convert it into a carrier, rocker, feeding seat, chair and recliner.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01NBN5JIJ_4341901310106593"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">To keep the baby safe and hold it firmly, it features a Y-shaped belt.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br />

Best carry cots for babies in India

In 1995, <keyword id="3612226" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Adi-Tatarko">Adi Tatarko</keyword>, a college student from Israel, boarded a bus in Thailand with a few of her college girlfriends. They were headed for the islands - a 15-hour ride from Bangkok. The bus was crowded, so the bus driver directed Tatarko to an empty seat in the back next to another foreigner. This stranger’s name was <keyword id="3612225" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Alon-Cohen">Alon Cohen</keyword> and he would soon become her husband and later co-founder of <keyword id="1291598" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Houzz">Houzz</keyword>, a $4 billion home renovation and design company that has global ambitions. <br /><br />On October 11, 2017, Houzz announced a strategic partnership with <keyword id="4519251" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="times-bridge">Times Bridge</keyword>, the investment arm of The Times Group, to dramatically expand its footprint in India <em>(disclosure: Business Insider is a strategic partner with Times Bridge)</em>. If the relationship between Tatarko and Cohen led to the catharsis that is Houzz, then one could view their rapid expansion in South Asia as a homecoming of sorts. <br /><br />“We ended up talking throughout the entire 15-hour bus ride and spending the rest of our vacation together,” recalls Tatarko. She describes it as feeling like four dates at once. Three years later they got married. Shortly thereafter, they moved to New York City and, in 2001, to Palo Alto where their quest to decorate their new home led to the first iterations of what would become Houzz. It was a project built organically from need, a trait investors love because it reveals a true consumer pain point. Houzz lets homeowners browse and save design ideas by architects and designers, connecting professional and consumer so people improving and designing their homes can buy what they like from anywhere. <br /><br />For Tatarko, Houzz can be broken into four phases: side project, company, monetization and expansion.<br /><br /><strong>A SIDE PROJECT</strong><br />The idea for Houzz emerged sometime during the three years when Tatarko and Cohen were struggling to get their four-bedroom ranch house in Palo Alto renovated. Several months went by as they scanned through magazines and books looking for pictures that could match their vision. Once they found a design, they then had to search for the right products and professionals to turn their dream house into a reality. Each and every effort made reaped no results - Google was barely three years old. Facebook did not exist (Mark Zuckerberg had not even been accepted into Harvard yet). While it was disappointing and frustrating, they were quick to spot the underlying opportunity. Despite the mad rush in the consumer Internet startup space, no one seemed to have noticed the same problem they had.<br /><br />Houzz’s first users were 20 parents from the school that their kids attended, and a few architects and designers from the Bay Area. At that time, Tatarko was working at an investment firm and juggling the demands of work and home, managing two young children. Cohen was leading teams of developers at eBay. While the early days gave the couple the time to focus on building a great product and user experience, stacking this work onto their full time jobs it was very easy for them to lose work-life balance, and their kids would often notice it. “We sat down as a family and figured out together how we could make things right. Now, we have regular check-ins to assess where we are and adjust as needs change both at work and at home,” says Tatarko. <br /><br />While the personal concerns were being taken care of, challenges on the professional front were increasing. <br /><br /><strong>A COMPANY</strong><br />Both Tatarko and Cohen quit their jobs. They also realized more money needed to flow into Houzz if it had to expand. They opted to put in personal money - the idea of approaching venture capitalists was dropped for the time being. Instead, the couple focused on the quality of the services being offered on Houzz and continued bootstrapping in favour of providing jittery homeowners with exactly what they wanted so they could build their dream homes. Turns out a moral call they took years back is one of the major reasons for the success of Houzz today.
	
	
	
	
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<br />Tatarko feels proud to share that bootstrapping ended up being one of the best things to have happened to Houzz. “By the time we decided that we should turn Houzz into a company, we already had a product that many people used and loved using. In retrospect, we didn’t realize that what we were doing was bootstrapping but it enabled us to take our time and build the company from the ground up the right way," she says.<br /><br />But not every feature they created was perfect. “For a long time, I asked Alon to kill the ‘Buzz’ section and to launch an 'Ask A Question' section on Houzz instead. He delayed it for a long time as he was working on other site functionalities,” says Tatarko. Alon was the only developer for Houzz at the time. When he eventually flipped the switch on “Ask A Question,” Houzz immediately saw hundreds of questions every day from homeowners accompanied by responses from professionals.<br /><br />“It was a lesson well learnt,” Tatarko says jokingly, adding what Cohen often says about the incident: “Sometimes small changes can have high impact; and sometimes you should listen to your wife.”<br /><br />But for all the focus on user experience and feature improvements, people could still not buy anything on Houzz. <br /><br /><strong>MONETIZATION<br /></strong>"I remember taking calls to the office from people asking where the ‘Add to Cart’ button was on our site, or whether we could ship a freestanding bathtub they saw in a photo to their home. People saw the green tags we had on photos with product information... but still had to go to many different places to purchase the products they liked.” recalls Tatarko. This burgeoning demand from the fast-expanding community led the couple to introduce a home products marketplace in October 2014.<br /><br />The beta version of the Houzz Marketplace was launched in the U.S.. This closed the loop for people and became their one-stop solution where they could get everything they needed to renovate or design their home in a single place. <br /><br />Meanwhile, money was being poured into Houzz by investors. This had begun in July 2010 with a $2 million investment. By late 2014, Houzz had closed a $165 million Series D round led by Sequoia Capital valuing the company at $2.3 billion. More recently, Houzz raised a $400 million Series E round of funding nudging the valuation up to roughly $4 billion. With funding and revenue came expansion. “The third phase [of Houzz] would be establishing the infrastructure to be a global company and the beginning of monetization. We expanded beyond our small office in Palo Alto to other locations, including our first international office in London,” says Tatarko. <br /><br />They made money mostly through paid listings for local home professionals and service providers, and through the product marketplace. "We are now monetizing in many of the countries where we operate," says Tatarko. In India, however, she says revenue taking off will happen later; right now Houzz is focusing on spreading its wings. <br /><br /><strong>SCALE</strong><br />While the deal with Times Bridge was only announced yesterday, Houzz’s footprint in India is a bit older. A million customers and more than 50,000 service providers signed up from India on Houzz even before it was launched in the country. Indians were using the international site to build their brands, collaborate with clients and connect with homeowners globally. The Houzz team then decided to launch a custom site for the Indian market in January this year. 
	
	
	
	
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<br />This comes at a time when the Indian home design and decor market is poised to grow from $13 billion in 2010 to over $45 billion by the end of this year. The boom in the residential real estate industry over the last few decades has given impetus to the home decor market. Also driving the growth of this sector is an increased consciousness among homeowners about stylish interiors coupled with the means to actualize that desire. According to National Council of Applied Economic Research, it is estimated that the size of India’s new middle class will run as high as 11.38 million by 2025-26. This year alone, as many as 4,00,000 new homes will be bought across just the major cities and the vast majority of them will need to get their home designed. <br /><br />When it comes to India market competitiveness, Houzz already dominates the online interior design and furnishing space globally and is quick in embracing new technologies to enhance the user experience, something Indian <keyword id="6362513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Startups">startups</keyword> lack at the moment. “Designs from across Asia are some of the most popular and in-demand styles among the global Houzz community,” says Tatarko. “People are eager to learn from, buy from as well as hire talented Indian professionals. We’re excited to make Indian design and talent even more accessible to Houzz users around the world.”<br /><br />Regarding technology, Houzz came out with the initial version of View in My Room 3D within its iPhone and iPad apps this past May. Users can use it to preview hundreds of thousands of home furniture and decor products from the Houzz Shop in 3D, within their own homes, before buying. Last year, it introduced a deep learning tool to scan more than 15 million retina-quality home photos on Houzz to identify furniture and decor in living spaces and surface visually similar inventory from the Houzz marketplace. It’s also applying deep learning technology to natural language understanding to improve things like search, ads and recommendations. <br /><br />While a few Indian start-ups like Lenskart and Caratlane have invested in Augmented Reality to offer users enhanced experience, the home remodelling and design market in India is slow in adopting newer technologies.<br /><br />“Each market has unique challenges, which is why our focus first and foremost is on tailoring the experience and building our community the right way, based on the needs of the industry in India. This focus on first localizing our platform and building our local content and community is the approach we have taken in every market where we have launched, including the United States, and it’s working,” says Tatarko. <br /><br />But with so much going on, could this new phase of global scaling affect work-life balance again? Not according to Tatarko: family is never going to take a backseat. Whenever the parents get time off, they like to spend it as a weekend away together or just spend quality time at home. They are particularly fond of holidaying in Tel Aviv for its great food, beach, nightlife, culture, architecture and people.<br /><br />As the unlikely Thai bus pair turned Silicon Valley power couple makes mistakes, learns and moves ahead, Tatarko remembers what she said to her husband years ago when they started a life together: "When I married Alon, I told him life with me would be one big, fun, crazy ride. I think it has been! We’ve been together for more than 20 years now and our relationship has only gotten stronger. The truth is, we really enjoy working and building things together.”<br />

The inspiring story of Houzz, a $4 billion Silicon Valley company that wants to remodel India

If you think your check-in requests of brooms and mops were the strangest, you should definitely check out the list that <keyword id="14650" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Virgin-Atlantic">Virgin Atlantic</keyword> has to share.<br /><br /> Virgin Atlantic check-in staff assists thousands of customers and they also go through many check-in requests that are strange.<br /><br /> A study of the airline’s global airport teams, from Shanghai to St Lucia, has now revealed the strangest of check-in requests from around the world. <br /><br /> The findings featured a strong variety of animals, ranging from fish and a budgie on a customer’s shoulder along with several car parts including an engine. <br /><br /> There also seems to be regional patterns, with brooms arriving at check in regularly in India and loose tyres common place in Lagos. <br /><br /> Nick Parker, Head of Middle East, Africa &amp; India at Virgin Atlantic, said, “Our team in Delhi and our global teams around the world speak to so many customers on a daily basis and it certainly brightens their day when they notice something out of the ordinary. However, to ensure our customers have the smoothest journey possible, it’s always best to visit our website to check what is allowed on-board- which certainly doesn’t include bathtubs!”<br /><br /> Here are 6 strangest items request that Virgin Atlantic has ever received <br /><br />

Virgin Atlantic reveals 6 strangest check-in requests from across the world

<img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5e4ee8ba2c24b62c280232f2-2400/bucketlist-travel-experiences-points.jpg" alt="Marshall Islands" /><p class="source"><span>Brandi Mueller/Getty Images</span></p><p class="caption">United's Island Hopper flight route includes stops in the Marshall Islands.</p> <ul class="summary-list"><li>Rather than use my airline miles for practical trips, like a flight to visit my parents, I prefer to save them up for out-of-this-world luxury that I could never afford in cash.</li><li>Some of the world's best first-class flights cost well over $10,000 but you can often get them for under 100,000 miles.</li><li>A good travel credit card will help you accumulate these miles faster.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-travel-rewards-credit-cards">See Business Insider's list of the best travel rewards credit cards »</a></li></ul><p>Stacking up points and miles can be a great way to save money on everything from solo trips to family vacations. However, being the luxury-obsessed, impractical dreamer that I am, I prefer to use my points and miles not on trips I'd already planned to take, but on trips I could never, ever afford to pay for in cash.</p><p>Aspirational, bucket-list travel is one of the best uses of travel points and airline miles, in my opinion. From first-class cabins that cost $20,000 to book to an island-hopping flight that takes you to seven beautiful islands, here are some of the best once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences you can book with points, even if you can't afford to pay for them in cash.</p><p><em>Keep in mind that we're focusing on the rewards and perks that make these credit cards great options, not things like interest rates and late fees, which will far outweigh the value of any points or miles. It's important to practice financial discipline when using credit cards by paying your balances in full each month, making payments on time, and only spending what you can afford to pay back. </em></p><h2>1. Take the United Island Hopper across 7 islands in 20 hours</h2><p>Aviation geeks looking for a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience should look no further than United's famed Island Hopper, which has been dubbed the "world's most scenic flight." This route flies across the Pacific Ocean from Honolulu to Guam, stopping at no fewer than five idyllic little Pacific islands, two in the Marshall Islands and three in Micronesia, along the way.</p><p>Paying for this flight in cash can cost you well over $1,000. However, if you save up United miles, you can get this flight for only 27,500 miles. There are United co-branded credit cards that offer sign-up bonuses well above that, so it shouldn't be hard.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/united-explorer-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow nofollow nofollow">United Explorer Card</a> ($95 annual fee that's waived the first year) -</strong> Earn 60,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in the first three months</li><li><strong><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/united-business-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">United Business Card</a> ($99 annual fee) -</strong> Earn 100,000 miles after you spend $10,000 in the first three months</li></ul><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58ad860edd089506308b4a5a-1200/rtr20jw7.jpg" alt="Emirates first class" /><p class="source"><span><a href="http://pictures.reuters.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&amp;VBID=2C0FCI5S5U30R">Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters</a></span></p><p class="caption">Emirates' first-class cabin is one of the most opulent experiences in the sky.</p><h2>2. Experience a full bar in the sky on Emirates business-class flights to India or the Middle East</h2><p>Business class to India or the Middle East on the Emirates A380 is a unique experience. Emirates is touted as one of the best business and first class airlines, and you'll get lie-flat seats and be served excellent champagne and multi-course meals. The real sell when it comes to flying on the A380, though, is a bar in the sky.</p><p>That's right, the Emirates A380 has a full bar in the sky that's accessible to business and first-class passengers, like something out of an ad for luxurious air travel in the 1950s. You can go hang out at the bar or in the bar lounge and sip on premium spirits. If you go all out and book first-class, you'll even get a private suite with an in-flight shower.</p><p>The best ways to book Emirates award flights are through Alaska Airlines and JAL. You can earn Alaska miles with the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-airlines-credit-card-review">Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card</a>. JAL, meanwhile, partners with Marriott Bonvoy, so you can transfer points earned from Marriott cards like the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-credit-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card</a> and the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card</a> to JAL's Mileage Bank program.</p><h2>3. Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands for the price of one flight using United's Excursionist Perk</h2><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/united-excursionist-perk-get-extra-flight-almost-free">United's Excursionist Perk</a> gets you a free one-way flight embedded into an award flight, allowing you to travel to two cities for the price of one. There are lots of caveats that come along with this perk - for example, your free one-way and your overall trip must start and end within the same region.</p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chase-ultimate-rewards-united-miles-dream-trip-travel">My favorite way to use the Excursionist Perk</a> is to travel to both Cusco, Peru and Baltra, Ecuador in order to visit Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands all in one trip. This will cost you just 40,000 miles round-trip, which is an absolute steal.</p><ul><li>United States to Cusco, Peru: 20,000 miles</li><li>Cusco, Peru to Baltra, Ecuador: 0 miles using the Excursionist Perk</li><li>Baltra, Ecuador to the United States: 20,000 miles</li></ul><h2>4. Take a Porsche ride to your plane when you fly first class on Lufthansa from Frankfurt</h2><p>Lufthansa is consistently ranked as one of the world's best first-class airlines, and for good reason. Any flight with them will be enjoyable, but if you're able to book a first-class flight out of Frankfurt, Germany, your experience will be otherworldly.</p><p>This is because Lufthansa has its own terminal in the Frankfurt airport that's only accessible to first-class passengers. Apart from being led through security by your own personal assistant, the terminal includes high-class dining, a cigar lounge, a bar with over 130 kinds of whiskey, private offices, quiet rooms with day beds, showers, and even full bathtubs. The best part, though, might be the fact that passengers are transferred from the terminal to their aircraft via a Porsche ride. Welcome aboard, James Bond.</p><p>You'll need close to or over 100,000 miles depending on how you book this award flight, but that price still pales in comparison to how much you'd have to fork over in cash.</p><p>You can book Lufthansa first class through United's MileagePlus program, using United miles. You can earn United miles with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-credit-cards-for-united-airlines">co-branded United credit cards</a>, or you can transfer <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guide-earning-using-chase-ultimate-rewards-points">Chase Ultimate Rewards points</a> - earned with cards like the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/chase-sapphire-preferred-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card</a> and the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/chase-sapphire-reserve/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">Chase Sapphire Reserve</a> - over to United at a 1:1 ratio.</p><h2>5. Sleep in an actual bed in first-class on Singapore Airlines</h2><p>If a bar in the sky sounds exciting, what about a whole hotel room? Flying <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/my-tips-strategies-booking-singapore-airlines-suites-points">first class on the Singapore Airlines A380</a> will get you just that. You'll get an enclosed, private cabin suite complete with an actual bed. By bed, I don't just mean a lie-flat seat. Your seat is a plushy revolving leather recliner, and next to your seat is an actual bed. If you're traveling as a couple, you'll be able to combine two suites for more space and a double bed. That's not to mention the world-class dining and amenity kit filled with Bose headphones, luxury, full-size toiletries, and designer pajamas.</p><p>You'll need a mileage balance in the six figures to book this flight from New York to Singapore, but that's nothing considering the cash price is often close to $20,000.</p><p>You can transfer <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amex-membership-rewards-points-ways-to-use">Amex points</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guide-earning-using-chase-ultimate-rewards-points">Chase points</a>, Citi points, and Marriott points to Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program, so you have lots of options for earning the requisitive rewards. You can earn Amex points with cards like the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/the-platinum-card-from-american-express/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">Platinum Card® from American Express</a>, the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/american-express-green-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">American Express® Green Card</a>, and the <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/card-details/the-american-express-gold-card/?utm_campaign=bi_02192020_ea_bucketlist-travel&amp;utm_source=referral" rel="nofollow">American Express® Gold Card</a>. Cards that earn Citi points include the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/heavy-metal-credit-card-trend-citi-prestige-2019-7">Citi Prestige® Card</a> and the Citi Premier℠ Card.</p><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5db852f9dee01959d5309255-2400/singaporre airlines first class suite 3.jpeg" alt="Singapore Airlines First Class Suite 3" /><p class="source"><span>Eric Rosen</span></p><p class="caption">Singapore's first-class suites on the A380 include a separate chair and bed.</p><h2>These experiences are more attainable than you think</h2><p>If saving up enough miles to book one of these flights seems out of reach, it's worth looking into the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-travel-rewards-credit-cards">best travel credit cards</a> that can help speed up the process. 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Bucket-list travel experiences like Singapore Airlines' first-class suite cost thousands of dollars, but they're much more attainable if you earn credit card points

<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5265592aecad04c458baa398-530-397/bischoffranz-petertebartz-vanelst.jpg?maxX=480" border="0" alt="Bischof_Franz Peter_Tebartz van_Elst" width="480" /><p class="source"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bischof_Franz-Peter_Tebartz-van_Elst.jpg">Wikipedia</a></p><p class="caption">The Bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst</p></div><p></p></div>The Bishop of Limburg in Germany has become the "Bishop of Bling" after touching up his official residence with things like a $20,000 bathtub and marble floors, <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/pope-meets-bishop-bling-lavish-renovations/story?id=20631964">according to ABC News</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Bishop </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst has reportedly spent some $42 million on the overall <keyword id="69178" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="renovation">renovation</keyword>, which was initially expected to cost $7.5 million.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The Bishop had said</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> he needed millions in church funds because the work involved updating 10 buildings that had to be renovated according to historical preservation laws. <span>Now the Bishop is being accused of falsifying expense reports, and today met with </span><span><keyword id="6358558" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Pope-Francis">Pope Francis</keyword>, who often preaches the value of a "poor" church.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">German prosecutors have also indicted <span>Tebartz-van Elst for perjury, regarding a case where he allegedly lied about traveling first-class to India last year for church meetings, according to ABC.</span></span></p>
<p>The bishop's actions are particularly damaging the reputation of the Church in the wake of its sexual abuse scandal, according to Christian Weisner, a member of the lay organization We Are the Church.</p>
<p>"This is really a very, very sad story," <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/pope-meets-bishop-bling-lavish-renovations/story?id=20631964">Weisner told ABC News</a>. "<span>The whole <keyword id="64436" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Catholic-Church">Catholic Church</keyword> has lost its credibility."</span></p>

German 'Bishop Of Bling' Spent A Reported $42 Million On His Official Residence

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/520cf83eecad04c232000002-1200-924/rtx12m6o.jpg" border="0" alt="Pope Francis" /><p class="source"><span>REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi</span></p><p class="caption">Pope Francis presides over the Holy Mass for the Assumption of Mary from the papal summer residence in Castelgandolfo south of Rome, August 15, 2013.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Pope Francis has formally accepted the resignation of Germany's controversial bishop of Limburg, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.</p>
<p>Franz-Peter Terbartz-van Elst, nicknamed the "bling bishop" by the international media, had been under fire for his luxury lifestyle and was indefinitely relieved of his clerical duties by Francis last year.</p>
<p>The Roman Catholic bishop had faced outrage over an ostentatious building project at his official residence, which included a museum, conference halls, a chapel and private apartments, in the ancient town of Limburg in central Hesse state.</p>
<p>The project was initially valued at 5.5 million euros ($7.5 million) but the cost ballooned to 31 million euros, including a 783,000 euro garden and a 15,000 euro bathtub -- using the revenue from a religious tax in Germany.</p>
<p>He had also come under fire for lying under oath about flying first class to visit slum dwellers in India.</p>
<p>Tebartz-van Elst, 53, had told a journalist with the Hamburg-based news weekly Der Spiegel that "we flew business class", but then in sworn testimony denied having said those words.</p>
<p>However, the reporter had videotaped him making the comment and the embattled bishop settled the court case with a 20,000 euro payment in November.</p>
<p>The scandal sparked calls for greater transparency in Catholic Church finances, a reform aim of the new pope who has called for a "poor Church for the poor".</p>
<p>The Vatican said Tebartz-van Elst would be transferred to another post, without specifying which.</p>
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