23 Fun Bath Toys For Kids

Jun 24, 2023

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...and to think Ernie never even played with these toys before singing "you make bath time lots of fun."

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My son has this bath toy and it's *so* fun! He loves the constantly changing lights and the fountain that sprays out from the top. Our bathroom has a dimmer, so I'll lower the light a bit to let the whale's lights really shine (my son loves it!).

Promising review: "TikTok made me do it. My daughter loves this! It stops spraying water as soon as it is no longer in the water. It's very calming. I've even stolen it for my own baths." —Lauren Trifone

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "My 18-month-old LOVES these. As a future OT, I love that it’s promoting grasp patterns and scribbling!!! We are going on week 3–4 of using these every single night for bath time and she’s still not bored. Easy to clean up and seem to hold up well! I would recommend for creative play, fine motor, writing development.. all the good things for baby’s brain!!" —Carly Jackson

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $8.39.

My son has had these for a while now and they've become such a fun part of bath time. He loves snatching them out of the water while they're still spinning and watching the little arms and legs go wild. They swim really fast! I personally like that they can be wound up with one hand (a gift to any parent, honestly). They drain all the water out of them so I've had zero concerns of gross mold developing inside.

Promising review: "These made bath time so much fun! The 9-month-old absolutely loves the little splashes!" —Kaleb Webb

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99.

We got this as a gift before my son was born, so it was one of his first bath toys! It cracks me up to see him casually relaxing and "reading" a book in the bath. It's not the full version of the story (obviously) but because my son loved pointing to the characters so much he immediately recognized them in the hardcover picture book version! From teething to actually having an interest in the story, this book has lasted (minus a few teeth marks) through a variety of baby phases so far.

Get it from Amazon for $6.95 (also available has a hardcover or paperback).

Reviewer's also love setting it up on their fridge and glass doors — whatever keeps the kids busy, right?

Promising review: "Didn’t even know this existed ‘til I saw it at my friend’s house. Such a cute little toy to entertain my boy in the bath. I liked that the four balls are soft and bendable. It comes with a pump so I inflated them so my boy can squeeze them. The hoop stays in place, does better if I use water on the suction cups. And it dries fast, that mesh on the hoop is very light. We’re both happy with it." —Jim D

Get it from Amazon for $9.98.

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This gadget is both a blessing and a curse. On the very positive side, my son loves it! He uses it to fill up cups, "clean" his toys, and tickle his own feet (adorable). I've used it to thoroughly wash his hair and rinse soap suds off of him in a bubble bath. However, I gotta warn any fellow parents that there is a VERY high chance you are going to get sprayed by your child at SOME point. If you don't mind getting a little wet on occasion, this toy is a 10/10.

Promising review: "A baby registry must-have! I saw this item on TikTok and knew I had to have it! It’s great for all ages! My 3-month-old loves it and so does my 5-year-old! All you need are batteries and then your good to go!" —brittany

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).

The set comes with one teapot with lid, two tea cups with strainers, and two cupcake squirting toys.

Promising review: "My kid really loves tea party sets and this was perfect for her during bath time. I like how the little cups have holes so she won’t actually drink the bath water (haha). It’s a cute little set. Highly recommend." —Megan Lefay

Get it from Amazon for $16.44.

Bannor Toys is a family-owned small business based in Madrid, Iowa that sells Montessori toys for kids.

Get a set of three from Bannor Toys on Etsy for $15.99.

For when you tiny paleontologist asks, this set comes with: a Tyrannosaurus, a Stegosaurus, a Brachiosaurus, a Vice dragon, a Spinosaurus and a Triceratops.

Promising review: "If you have a kiddo who likes dinos, these are a great addition to the tub. We have them and they have been gifts for several of our friends. So fun. The lights are awesome. AND they don't squirt so there is no need to worry about them getting moldy. A win-win for everyone." —Ricky W.

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $13.95.

My son plays with these buckets every night in the bath! He loves filling them up with water (duh) and we also use them to practice his animal sounds. I hold one up, name the animal on it, then ask him what sound it makes. He also uses them to pour water into other toys we gave in the tub and I've used them to rinse his hair on a number of occasions. When bath time is over I simply stack them up on leave them on the corner of the tub until the next night.

Promising review: "Our baby has loved these so much we have started to gift them! They provide easy bath time entertainment and double as a rinsing cup when we forget one. Great quality and cute colors." —Anthony Wilcox

Get a set of five from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I purchased these for my 18-month-old son after we decided to replace all of his bath toys. I was looking for bath toys that were easy to clean/sanitize and would not collect mold, so these were perfect. They kept my son entertained but do start to sink when they fill up with water. They were also much better quality than I'd expect for only costing a couple of dollars. Would recommend!" —Chiquita Bianca

Get them from Amazon for $8.99.

3 Bees & Me is a small business that sells fun toys for kids.

Promising review: "These boats are sooo cute! They connect to each other. My granddaughter loves them. They teach primary colors and numbers. So adorable!" —Amazon Customer

Get a set of four from Amazon for $17.95.

Promising review: "Daughter loves it! She's 5 years old and still loves playing with random things in the tub, so that is why I got this. Its super cute she tries to throw the rings on the legs, Love it! came nicely packaged as well. Would recommend." —Gabby

Get it from Amazon for $7.53.

Promising review: "So cute and so entertaining. Sticks to surfaces like frig, stove, washer, bath tile, and some types of floor tiles. The kids (1 and 4) love them!" —Katie

Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I absolutely love the Munchkin Float Play Bubbles! These little bubble balls have made bath time a joy for my baby. The bright colors and cute sea creature designs instantly captures her attention and keeps her entertained throughout the bath. I appreciate that these bubbles are perfectly sized for little hands to grasp and play with. They float effortlessly on the water, adding an extra element of fun to bath time. The toys are also easy to clean and maintain, which is a big plus for busy parents." —Katherine

Get them from Amazon for $9.39.

The set comes with 26 floating letters (A to Z) and 10 floating numbers (0 to 9). When they get wet they easily stick to the wall/ the tub.

Promising review: "We have been using these to learn letters in the bath while my toddler twins are somewhat contained. They are great. Durable!" —Jessica Daigle

Get them from Amazon for $6.22.

Promising review: "My 8-year-old loves it as much as the 18-month-old. You can put it together in different ways for different experiments with water. Sturdy." —S. E. McBroom

Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

Ethimaart is a small business that sells a variety of gift-y items and crafts.

Promising review: "Perfect! Neat little set that sticks well to sides of bath." —Evie Kitt

Get them from Ethimaart on Etsy for $16.55.

Promising review: "This is my favorite Barbie of all the Barbies. She doesn’t have shoes or clothes to put on 90 times for my toddler. Her hair is beautiful, and can live her best life in the bath or pool without 100 accessories." —Nicole C.

Get it from Amazon for $11.69.

My son has a similar version of these toys (his are Star Wars characters that have sadly sold out) and they've been fantastic! They don't have holes in them so you won't find anything gross growing inside, they've held up to his relentless chewing, and he loves "washing" them in the tub.

Promising review: "These bath toys are very simple, they don't squirt water or do anything wild. But my son still loves playing with them." —SaraK814

Get them from Target for $19.99.

Bumble Bear is a small business based in North Carolina.

Get a set of four from Bumble Bear on Etsy for $14.99.

Promising review: "This is the most adorable bath toy and so clever!! A ding ray?! Really… so cute. My kids are obsessed and I may need to get a second one so they don’t fight over it! I’ll be buying two more for a couple of baby showers I have coming up! Way to go Munchkin! Totally love this one, hopefully it lasts!" —Target Customer

Get it from Target for $11.49.

I use this bubble bath in my son's nightly baths and I *think* it may be his favorite part of the routine. He's constantly reaching for the bottle and wanting to pump the soap into the tub on his own. We personally have the super cute Sesame Street–themed set (it's watermelon scented!) but I'm sure any of the soaps are just as fantastic. Tubby Todd products are great for sensitive skin, are designed for all ages, and have been clinically Dermatologist and Pediatrician tested. Additionally, Tubby Todd is a family-owned small business.

Get it from Tubby Todd for $17+ (available in three sizes and six scents).

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