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1. A whale bath toy that lights up and sprays water like a magical fountain and will turn your kiddo's nightly bath into a disco partaaaay 🪩.
See it in action on TikTok!
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).
2. Toddler bath crayons for any parent hoping to buy enough time in the tub to wash their kiddo's hair and clean their little ears — which is no easy feat, let me tell you.
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.
3. A pack of wind-up turtle toys that'll "swim" across the tub (way faster than you'd expect a turtle to travel, TBH) and leave your kiddo in a fit of giggles. If they're too little to wind up the toy on their own be prepared to spend the entirety of the bath twisting 'em up and letting them go again and again.
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.
4. A "Rainbow Fish" bath book — a classic you'll definitely recognize from your own childhood. This version is shortened and in a squishy, waterproof form that your mini-me will love gnawing on just as much as they love flipping the pages.
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).
5. A basketball hoop with suction cups to attach it to the side of your tub or directly onto the tiled wall — the NBA will be knocking down your bathroom door before you know it!
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.
6. An elephant sprayer you'll adore because it'll keep your kiddo entertained for the duration of bath time and provide you with an easier way to wash soap off of them/ out of their hair — however, considered yourself warned they can potentially turn this adorable hose on you at any given moment. 😅
See it in action on TikTok!
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).
7. A tea set designed for the bath — you'd better decide whether you'd prefer one lump of sugar or two. This toy is perfect for kiddos who love playing pretend and also love to sing "I'm a little teapot short and stout" all day long.
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.
8. Little shark-shaped boats that'll give you an excuse to start humming the Jaws theme song during bath time before your kiddos know to be scared of it — ah, the joys of parenting.
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.
9. Light up toys your kids will think are dino-myte 😉. The dinosaurs float and change color the second they touch water and each come with a battery that should last about three months.
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.
10. Skip Hop pour buckets with an animal on each one and a variety of different sized holes for water to drain through the bottom — little ones will love filling these buckets up, sprinkling the water all over, and then stacking 'em up.
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).
11. Stackable boats your tyke can use in *so* many ways it'll blow their mind — they link together to form a train, can scoop up water, have funny faces on them, and are numbered for practicing counting.
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.
12. Or magnetic boats that'll cling together and keep your little sailor entertained as they create a boat parade in the tub. Quickly! scrub behind their ears while they're distracted!
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.
13. A floating octopus your kiddo will find ink-credibly fun to play with in the bath (hehe). It'll add a nightly game of ring toss and a whole slew of giggles into your little one's bath time routine 🐙.
14. Too-cute spinner toys that'll easily stay put along the side of your tub and keep your baby occupied while you tackle the strenuous task of washing their hair (seriously, they may not have a lot of it but they most CERTAINLY don't want to sit still while you wash it).
15. A fan favorite set of floating bubble toys that have over 22,900 5-star reviews (!!!) so you might as well add 'em into your tyke's bath routine immediately.
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.
16. A set of foam letters and numbers that'll turn bath time into a learning experience — show your little ones how to spell out their name and count to 10 while they soak in their suds.
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.
17. A pipe system for the tub that would absolutely impress Mario and Luigi. (You know, they're plumbers, right?) Your kiddo will have a blast arranging the pipes, playing with the various valves, and watching as water flows through their creation.
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.
18. Bath toys that'll make your little one feel like they're entering a secret garden each time you plop 'em into the tub — these flower-shaped toys will stick to the wall and provide all kinds of sensory fun for your mini-me.
19. Mermaid Barbie, who will turn a variety of enchanting colors once she's dipped into warm or cold water. Apologies in advance, your kiddo is going to be *begging* for this doll at bath time each night.
20. A Little Mermaid bath set you'll want to make *~part of your world*~. It comes with toys of Ariel, Ursula, Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle, and a bucket to store 'em in! Your mermaid-wannabe will make a splash playing out all of their favorite movie moments in the tub.
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.
21. Mold free silicone toys that'll have you apologizing to the classic rubber ducks of yesteryear — these babies are shaped like adorable animals, are made from food grade silicone, and can be washed in the dishwasher. They're simply a must-have for bath time.
Bumble Bear is a small business based in North Carolina.
Get a set of four from Bumble Bear on Etsy for $14.99.
22. A xylophone shaped like a stingray, a ding-ray, if you will, that'll transform bath time into the concert of your kiddo's underwater dreams.
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.
23. And a hypoallergenic bubble bath from Tubby Todd that, while it isn't technically a "toy" per se, will provide your kiddos with all the fun in the world. Who doesn't love a good bubble bath?! They'll have the best time making faux beards with the suds while you use that time to clean 'em off.
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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