Bath time is one of the funnest part of the day! Or at least it can be, if you’ve got the right bath toys on hand.
If you’re looking to spice up tub time with your toddler…you’ve come to the right place.
Bath toys for toddlers are great because they not only provide a distraction for the kiddos, but they can also help develop sensory-motor skills and encourage parent-child bonding.
Bath time shouldn’t be a struggle. Quality bath toys can transform the experience and make it a pleasure instead of a pain.
So what are you waiting for? Here’s our list of the 15 best bath toys for toddlers that make getting clean WAY more fun!!
1. Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Toy
The BPA-free Nuby Octopus is a #1 best seller on Amazon, and for good reason. This adorable and engaging toy comes with a floating octopus and three rings to toss on the octopus’ tentacles.
It helps to develop hand-eye coordination and stimulate your baby’s senses. Plus it’s FUN!
Age: 18 months +
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2. Munchkin Fishin’ Bath Toy
The Munchkin fishing toy was a favorite at our house. The set comes with a magnetic fishing rod and 3 characters that float with magnets on top for your mini fisherman to “catch”.
This toy helps develop hand-eye coordination and it makes for all kinds of fun make-believe play.
Age: 24 months +
3. Boon JELLIES Suction Cup Bath Toys
These BPA-free Boon jelly suction toys will definitely keep the kids occupied during bath time.
You can use their suction cup tentacles to stick to all sorts of stuff…the walls, the tub, and even each other to build cool shapes and color patterns. 9 jellies are included per pack.
Age: 12 months +
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4. Yookidoo Submarine Spray Station
The Yookidoo submarine station is one of our favorite bath toys for toddlers! You can point the water into the funnel to generate a surprising chain reaction of water-filled effects.
If you have a toddler that bathes with a sibling, they’ll have a great time spraying water out of the toy at each other. Which makes this toy fun for one, or for sibling bath time.
Age: 2-6 years
5. Boon Chomp Hungry Whale
The Boon chomp whale is hungry and looking for a good meal. Squeeze the fin to open his jaws and he’ll gobble up all the floating sea creatures, developing your child’s hand-eye coordination in the process.
The whale is BPA, PVC and phthalate free, and the extra pieces can be easily stored right in the hungry whale’s mouth.
Age: 10 month +
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6. Conquer Baby Floating Octopus Stacking Cups
These colorful floating octopus stacking cups can be stacked upside down, straight up, or back to back.Your child can exercise their creativity in deciding how to arrange their octopus friends.
Kids can also create waterfalls by filling each cup with water and letting it stream through holes in the octopus’ head. There is all kinds of bath time fun to be had with these guys!
Age: 12 month +
7. Foam Alphabet Puzzle Bath Toy
Turn bath time into fun, learning time with this foam alphabet puzzle! The colorful letters and animals float and easily stick to tub and walls when wet, so your child can find the letter that matches to the corresponding animal and put the pieces together.
It’s a great way to practice letter matching while getting squeaky clean.
Age: 3 years +
8. Green Toys Rescue Boat with Helicopter
The Green toys rescue boat, helicopter, captain and pilot figurines let your kiddos practice search-and-rescue missions right in the tub. How cool is that? You can even use the set outside in your kiddie pool on warm summer days.
Even cooler, the set is made from 100% recycled plastic, so it’s eco-friendly. And you can toss it in the dishwasher to keep it clean and mold-free.
Age: 2 years +
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9. Bath Time! Bath Book by Sandra Boynton
Who says you can’t read in the tub? You totally can with this waterproof, completely baby-safe Bath Time! book from renowned children’s author Sandra Boynton that actually floats!
The cute story about a pig who desperately needs to get clean allows you to combine bath and story time, making for some serious parent-child bonding.
Age: 1-4 years
10. 3 Bees & Me Magnet Boat Set
This fun BPA free 3 Bees & Me playset comes with four colorful twin boats that float. Each boat has a magnet, so you can hook them together to form a floating boat parade. Fun!
Age: 18 months +
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11. Munchkin Scooper Hooper
With the Munchkin Scooper Hooper, your child will be developing their hand-eye coordination as they catch and scoop each ball that floats by.
When your little one is ready for a new challenge, you can suction the scoop to the wall to turn it into a basketball hoop. Comes with 3 rubber balls that float and squirt water.
Age: 12 months +
12. Yookidoo Flow n Fill Spout
One of our favorite bath toys for toddlers, the Flow n Fill waterspout, provides an endless stream while introducing STEM concepts to your little ones.
There a multiple ways to play with this toy, making is super versatile and something the kiddos won’t get bored of.
Age: 9 months +
13. Moluk Plui Rain Cloud Tub Toy
The Moluk Plui rain cloud is a clever bath toy with a bit of magic and learning built right in.
Submerge to fill it with water, then pull it out and a gentle rainfall begins. Put your finger over the hole and the waterfall magically stops.
This toy helps develop motor skills and an understanding of cause and effect while stimulating your child’s imagination.
Age: 2 years +
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14. Nuby 10-Pack Little Squirts
Everyone needs some squirt toys in their bathtub playtime collection, and this 10-pack of Nuby Little Squirts delivers.
You get all kinds of colorful fun characters that float, blow bubbles and squirt water when squeezed. It’s a great value that provides hours of bathtime fun.
Age: 6 months +
15. Crayola Bathtub Finger Paint
And finally, no best of bath toys for toddlers list would be complete without Crayola bathtub finger paints. These are classics for a reason!
You get 5 bright colors that little ones can use to draw on tub walls and it cleans off easily with a little soapy water when bath time’s done.
Age: 3+
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