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We had an ice cream maker (bubbles). It has cones and a handle you pull to make an ice cream.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Spaceman101) Familiar characters and toys with buttons to push or levers to pull will distract toddlers from the dreaded hair wash and help develop their understanding of cause and effect. Also, make sure anything you give your child is safe to go into their mouth as the reality is, that that's the first place it will go. Look for lightweight objects that they will later be able to grab. Simple bubbles blown in the bathroom will catch their eye, and they might also like toys that light up underwater. The alternative for those who are mould-averse is to simply replace your bath toys every few months, but the impact on the environment and your budget could be off-putting. What is the best bath toy? Anything that sits in water runs the risk of becoming mouldy so you'll need to wash your child's bath toys regularly.
That said, some colourful bath toys can make a real difference, both in distracting your child while you get the necessary ablutions done and for adding a bit of fun and relaxation to their bath time experience. The bath is also a great place for learning through play and for getting a parent's full attention. If your child goes through a stage of not enjoying bath time (and many do), a couple of new bath toys might encourage them into the tub. When you’re away or on holiday, seeing a familiar toy come out at bath time may also help them to feel more comfortable and secure. Age suitability - Products will usually have a minimum age recommendation, but you should also look out for products that are safe to use and appropriate for their age, including the CE mark. If you’re on a tight budget, proprietary bath toys aren't a necessity and lots of parents will say they did perfectly well with just a couple of plastic cups, a colander and a whisk to whizz up the bubbles – which, incidentally, is great for helping young children strengthen their wrists in preparation for mark-making and early writing.
This double-sided writing board features letters with magnetic beads that magically appear as your child uses the included stylus to trace each letter. It has a lowercase alphabet on one side and an uppercase version on the other side, and all vowels are highlighted in red. There are even numbered guides on each letter that show which direction to start and end the tracing. When kids are ready to start over, they simply press on the beads with their finger to make the beads disappear. Start looking for bath toys that do things now, like light up, make a noise or move around, to capture your child's attention.
There are many other activities and levels to explore with this kit, but my toddler enjoys the letter forming activities most. We work together to find the correct shapes that match what’s shown on screen and she follows along as Mo sounds out letters and words that promote early vocabulary and pre-reading skills. This kit is designed to work with Fire Tablets, but you can get the same kit for iPads instead. Plus, there’s a variety of other kits and games to choose from, like this coding version.We think Nuby Foam Bath Letters and Numbers are the best bath toy currently available. Mumsnetters praise their versatility, affordability and their encouragement of interactive play. And they're educational too - win-win! How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real parents
While they are recommended for children aged three and over, Mumsnet users say that foam letters can also be a great way for younger toddlers to interact and learn in the water. The only downside? You’ll need somewhere to store them once bath time is over and, unlike some more expensive designs, this particular set doesn’t come with a net storage bag. The boat also has a shape-sorter with foam shapes that float in the water, and Iggle Piggle himself also comes in two parts to act as a water-pouring toy. As with the best baby toys, different bath toys will be enjoyed at different ages and development stages and will boost different skills. Some baby bath toys are suitable from birth, so you can start with some straightforward floating objects to catch your newborn’s eye. Enhancing their sensory development, the Nuby Watering Can helps build hand-eye coordination and teaches children about cause and effect (making it an ideal toy for 9 month olds in particular) as they watch the bubbles wash off their skin by tipping or tilting the can.Need something you can add to the walls? Try this interactive alphabet learning poster. It features fun illustrations your child can push to activate sounds and songs, plus a whole array of other activities (like quizzes and letter exploration) to promote word recognition. Bonus points for parents include adjustable volume and a hanging design that comes with a hook for the wall. They're also great for playtime on dry land too – just pop your baby in their playpen and watch their delight at the towers they build while developing their sensory skills. This toy attaches to the side of the bath or wall tiles using suction cups and comes with three cones to fill with ice cream bubbles. Just add water and bubble bath to the top, and children can pull the lever to fill the cones with foam and add pretend sprinkles with the sprinkle shaker. Every bath time needs a really good boat and we love this ferry by Green Toys that’s sure to remind them of holidays to France or the Isle of Wight. Storage - How easy is the bath toy to store when not in use? Does it come with a net or storage bag included or do you need to invest in a separate bath toy storage?
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