Magnetic bath fishing set
Catch, count and sort. Easy for toddlers to hold.
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Best toddler bath toys: what kids actually play with (and how to keep them mold-free)
Bath toys can turn “I don’t want a bath!” into “Can I play in the tub?” But some toys sit untouched, and others get moldy inside.
Here are the toddler bath toys our kids actually play with, what to look for when choosing, and how to keep them clean.
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What to look for in toddler bath toys
No holes or sealed: squirt toys can trap water and grow mold inside. Hole-free toys are easier to keep clean.
Big enough and sturdy: avoid small parts for little ones, and check the age range on the package.
Easy to dry: toys that drain and dry quickly stay fresh longer.
1. Bath fishing sets
Our kids love a simple fishing toy in the tub. Floating fish plus a rod or net is enough to keep them busy, and they practice counting and colors while they play.
2. Bath bombs with a toy inside
Bath bombs with a little dinosaur inside got our kids walking to the bath on their own. “Which one is it today?” makes bath time something to look forward to.
The figures are small parts, so stay close to little ones and choose products labeled for kids.
Kids bath bombs with toys inside
A surprise figure in every bath bomb.
3. Waterproof alphabet posters
We stick waterproof alphabet posters on the wall, and our kids practice letters while they soak. Keep an eye on the clock so fun doesn’t turn into a long soak.
Waterproof bath alphabet poster
Letters and numbers that stick to the wall when wet.
4. Mold-free toys and smart storage
Choose hole-free toys, rinse off soap after the bath, and store toys in a net or basket that drains so they dry fast. Replace toys if black spots won’t come off.
Mold-free (no-hole) bath toys
Sealed toys that don’t trap water.
Bath toy storage net
Hangs on the wall so toys drain and dry.
Safety first
Never leave a young child alone in the bath, even for a moment. Check toys for cracks and small parts, and follow the age guidance on each product.
Make bath time an adventure
Our free app Yukemuri Quest turns the bath into an adventure: kids tap “Start the adventure!” before the bath, finish after putting on pajamas, and meet a new character friend.
Turn bath time into a little adventure
Yukemuri Quest is a kids’ app: say "Let’s go!" before the bath, and after putting on pajamas, finish and meet a new friend.
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