My toddler loves bath time. Bubbles and water play are already great sensory play activities. With the addition of bath toys, it’s become even more fun for him.
Bath time at our house does double duty. It gets our toddler clean and it’s a great bonding experience. Plus kids just look cuter when they’re in the bath.
Some things to look when buying bath toys for your toddler:
- It should be made of a durable material
- It should not trap water, or easily get mold
- Easy to clean
- Large enough to not go down you drain or does not break off into small pieces
- Does not stain or damage your bathtub
- Colorful enough to spot under the water and bubbles
- It can be a hard material if the toy floats. If it sinks, be sure it’s a soft material so it doesn’t hurt your toddler if they happen to sit or step on them.
- Bonus points if it’s educational
Below, I’ve rounded up some awesome bath toy ideas for toddlers that make bath time even more awesome for parents and toddlers. Getting clean while having fun? Everybody wins!
Ferry Boat with Mini Cars Bathtub Toy
Green Toys
This ferry boat bath toy is very popular with toddlers and it’s easy to see why. It floats and works like a real ferry. It encourages imaginative play and motor skill development. It’s recommended for ages 3 and up.
Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys
Nuby
This floating bath toy has fun colors and shapes to stimulate baby’s senses. It is meant for children 18 months or older.
Fishin’ Bath Toy
Munchkin
The characters for this fishing bath toy float with magnets on top for easy fishing. The characters are also air-tight, helping to limit mold and mildew. The fishing element with the magnetic bobbers help develop hand-eye coordination. This toy is suitable for children 24 months and up.
Magnet Boat Set for Toddlers
3 Bees & Me
These fun and educational bathtub boats offer a fun new way to learn about colors and numbers. They help kids work on motor skills. Recommended for toddler 18 months and up.
Letters and Numbers Bath Toys
Munchkin
These bathtub numbers and letters stick to the walls of the bathtub when they are wet. The foam is soft, durable, and non-toxic. The manufacturer recommends ages 3+, but under close parent supervision, I can see younger toddlers having them. I wouldn’t recommend them for babies and really young toddlers as they may chew off pieces. Use your best judgment.
Submarine Spray Station Battery Operated Water Pump with Hand Shower Bath Toy
Yookidoo
The submarine spray station was designed to encourage independent play and exploration. Your toddler can use the showerhead and the spray nozzle in different ways to encourage the development of fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. This bath toy is recommended for children ages 2-6.
Building Bath Pipes Toy Set, Set of 5
Boon
The bathtub pipes suction to the wall so your toddler can build the pipes and pour water through them. Lots of pouring water and imaginative play! These are recommended for age 12 months and up.
Wind Up Swimming Penguin Bath Toy
Munchkin
This penguin actually swim through the water. The penguin is easy for little hands to operate and encourages imaginative play. Recommend for ages 9+ months.
Flow N Fill Spout
Yookidoo
This bath spout easily attaches to the side of your bath tub.There are 3 interchangeable cups that work with the spout to create different water effects for spraying, straining and floating. This toy is recommended For Children Ages 9-36 Months
Float and Play Bubbles Bath Toy
Munchkin
These little bubble bath toys have fun characters inside of them. They rattle, bobble, spin, and easy to grip. They have a mold-free design. Recommended ages 4 months and up.
Floating Foam Bath Animals Set
Nuby
Similar to the letters and numbers above, these foam animals stick to the side of your bathtub when wet. These BPA free toys encourage imaginative play and are also great for developing your little one’s hand-eye coordination. Age guidance is 3+ years.
Splash n’ Catch Bath Time Fishing Set
Nuby
This net with link toys encourage use of fine motor skills. The toys can bee linked together or used to be caught in the net. This toy is recommended for toddlers 18 months and up.
Baby Bath Squirt Toys
The First Years Disney
These fun bath toys can involve your toddler’s favorite characters. The compact size fits little hands and they squirt water for fun. The recommended age is 6 months to 18 months.
Submarine
Green Toys
Your toddler can submerge this submarine underwater and then let it float up to the top. The toy encourages imaginative play and is very easy to clean in this dishwasher. This toy is recommended for ages 6 months and up.
Lazy Buoys Bathtub Toys
Munchkin
These fun bath toys have 6 different play activities: float, nest, strain, scoop, pour and spin. These toys also do not get moldy as easily as other toys.
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