24 Bath Toys for Good, Clean Fun

Babies love to explore their environment, especially when in the tub—and this boat bath toy lets them do just that. It’s designed with a spout, allowing baby to scoop and pour water during aquatic adventures. It’s also made from recycled plastic and free of BPA, PVC, phthalates or external coatings, making it both eco-friendly and completely safe for infants.

Age rating: 6+ months | Material: 100% plastic

Stacking cups are a baby-approved activity out of the tub, so adding water just takes things to the next level. These baby bath toys come in eye-catching colors, and your little wave maven can connect them to create a cute caterpillar or stack them to build an impressive sea tower—learning hand-eye coordination along the way. Baby will undoubtedly have loads of fun scooping, draining and stacking this sweet bath toy set, and you’ll be able to nest it all together for compact storage once bathtime is over.

Age rating: 9+ months | Material: N/A

Sophie la Girafe is known for their teethers, but did you know the beloved French brand makes bath toys too? Made from unfinished hevea wood and natural rubber, this little sailboat will bob along on baby’s bath water. And, thanks to the baby-safe material, it’s safe for teething babies to chew on too. Bonus: Shop this item on Maisonette and take 10 percent off orders of $75 or more with code BUMP10 (valid for new customers only).

Age rating: 0+ months | Material: Hevea wood and rubber

Narrate bathtime with this sweet penguin puppet. It’s made from cuddly cotton, and doubles as a washcloth, making it a perfect bathtime buddy for infants who start panicking as soon as they catch sight of soap and a regular cloth. Use it to both clean and comfort baby, and once the sudsy session is over, squeeze out the excess water and hang the arctic comrade up to dry using the convenient fabric loop. Best of all, it’s totally safe to throw in the washer and dryer.

Age rating: 0+ months | Material: Cotton

If you have a little bookworm at home, then you’ll need to start building your bath library too! Mudpuppy has a number of tub-time titles that we absolutely love for their quirky illustrations and easy-to-follow storylines. All of the bathtime friends in this marine life page-turner perk up when their colors magically appear after getting wet.

Age rating: 0 to 4 years | Material: N/A

Who said baby bath toys can’t be aesthetically pleasing? Case in point: These stylish stacking cups from Lalo. Your little one will love stacking, sorting and splashing with them—and you’ll love that they’re made entirely from non-toxic, BPA-free silicone. Each cup comes in a different earth-toned color and features clever bottom cutouts that allow the water to drain in various patterns. We’re obsessed!

Age rating: 6+ months | Material: 100% silicone

When it comes to picking out the best bath toys for babies, start with (modernized) basics, like the rubber ducky. This version of the classic toy serves as a temperature indicator for the bath, thanks to a blue disc on the bottom that tells you when the water is too hot for baby’s sensitive skin—not bad for just a few bucks. Plus, the infant bath toy is easy to grab and hold, not to mention watertight (so long, mildew!).

Age rating: 0+ years | Material: Plastic

If your little one loves to experiment, this baby bath toy is sure to check all of the boxes on your list—and then some. Each colorful, smiley bucket is made with several holes, creating three different sprinkling effects for your kiddo to discover. They’ll even be improving their hand-eye coordination and sorting skills as they play! When bath time is over, simply stack them for straightforward storage. Pro tip: These playthings can also be used outside of the tub—think the backyard, beach or pool!

Age rating: 9+ months | Material: Plastic

Searching for an interactive bath toy? These adorable little puffins have weighted bases so kiddos can spin them, float them and send them zooming down the slide into the bubbles below. Since both the penguins and the iceberg are sealed, you don’t have to worry about them becoming waterlogged. What’s more, your little one will learn about buoyancy and motion in the midst of their imaginative play.

Age rating: 1+ years | Material: Plastic

Do unicorns like bath time? They sure do when they’re splashing around with your own little magic maker. Featuring water-activated multicolor lights, this adorable toy is soft and squeezable and lights up when it gets wet. If your little one happens to prefer prehistoric creatures, Skip Hop also offers a dinosaur version.

Age rating: 9+ months | Material: Rubber

Looking for a bath toy that’ll spark their imagination and help strengthen hand-eye coordination? This BPA-free set includes three brightly colored sea creatures that don’t stand a chance when they’re eyed up by your toddler. Have them squeeze the tail fin to see the whopper mammal gobble everything up in its path. What we love even more than this fish-frenzy feast is how easily the toy opens up and dries after use.

Age rating: 1+ years | Material: N/A

Color-changing bath toys are sure to keep your little one engaged as you suds them up and rinse them off. One top-rated option is this set of fish from Munchkin. When bath time rolls around, pop these three fish in the water and watch them “magically” change hue—while also teaching your kiddo about cause and effect. Their unique shape allows them to easily float, and when they dry out they’ll revert back to their original color for endless fun.

Age rating: 1+ years | Material: Plastic

Get your tot’s gears turning with this STEM toddler bath toy. The set consists of five multi-colored pipes, each in different shapes and sizes to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving. As your little one plays (and gets clean), they can attach the pieces to the bathtub walls via the suction cups and design unique chains of waterfalls—how cool!

Age rating: 1+ years | Material:

This whimsical raindrop and cloud team up as the ultimate scrub-a-dub duo for one-year-olds. Toddlers can fill up the toys by submerging them in water before uncovering the sprinkle holes to create a mini rain shower. Not only are they impossibly cute and perfectly sized for little hands, but with proper care, these bath toys won’t mold—just open them up and plop them in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy and effective cleaning.

Age rating: 1+ years | Material: Rubber

Who else remembers foam bath stickers from the ‘90s? (Can’t just be us!) These wet-and-stick foam forms, in shapes like toucans and koala-climbing trees, allow children to create their own imaginary worlds right on the bathroom tiles. When wet, they’re easy to grab and stick to any smooth surface. The zebras and giraffes can gallop right on the edge of the tub too—whatever your kiddo desires.

Age rating: 2+ years | Material: EVA foam

Drawing on the walls is usually frowned upon, but not when it happens in the tub! Made from a blend of pure New Zealand beeswax, soy wax and plant-based emulsifier, these jumbo crayons come in seven vibrant colors. Store them in the handy canister (equipped with a drain hole) that comes along with the set. Your amateur artists can get daring and doodle while their older siblings practice spelling or math, and when they’re done for the day, simply wash their creations away—easy peasy.

Age rating: 2+ years | Material: Beeswax/soy wax/plant-based emulsifier

Whether or not your toddler goes on to love fishing, they can at least strengthen their hand-eye coordination by “catching” these super cute (and air-tight) magnetic bobbers with a mini fishing rod. The fishing hook easily attracts sea creatures (which can bob along in the bath on their own), and the handle is thoughtfully made to fit toddler hands. Listen for the fun clicking sounds when they reel in their catch!

Age rating: 2+ years | Material: Metal/plastic

Introduce your little one to STEM principles with this engaging bath toy from Nuby. This bath toy set attaches to tiles with nifty suction cups and includes a series of interlocking valves and pipes. Simply fill up the main reservoir and let your kid experiment with the water pressure by twisting the valves. Genius!

Age rating: 18+ months | Material: N/A

This set of three bath toys is bound to keep your little one captivated in the tub. Each vibrant plaything has been thoughtfully designed with different, engaging features so your child can scoop, pour, dunk and squish to their heart’s content. Inspired by coral, they also have a unique texture to inspire even more sensory-driven play.

Age rating: 2+ years | Material: Silicone

Have an independent threenager at home who wants to scrub up and rinse off themselves? If that’s the case, they can take things into their own hands—literally—with these fun animal-shaped sponges. Infused with a gentle, nourishing formula that includes chamomile extracts (and smells amazing), these brilliant buffers just need to be placed underwater, squeezed to absorb and activate the lather and then massaged into the skin in a circular motion. Once they’re done, make sure to squeeze out the excess water and lay it out to dry—it’s good for up to 14 uses!

Age rating: 3+ years | Material: N/A

As your little one gets a little older, their curiosity and abilities are bound to grow—especially if they’re into building blocks. These expertly engineered, STEM-enriching foam bricks float and give kids the tools to build anything they set their minds to. Thanks to their innovative magnetic system, the pieces always connect and never repel—alleviating the frustration every threenager is known for. They even make a satisfying “click” sound when they’re put together, which helps them foster an understanding of cause and effect that transcends basic tactile learning. And whenever they need to be cleaned or sterilized, just pop them in the top rack of the dishwasher and they’re as good as new!

Age rating: 3+ years | Material: Foam

Next up is a bubble bath set that’s sure to spark your little one’s creativity. With it, you’ll receive three yummy-smelling body washes, temporary tattoos, a custom mixing bowl and a 12-page recipe book. In the bath, your kiddo can mix and match the soaps, creating an array of fun scents (and bubbles!) for fun that also helps them get clean. For added peace of mind, know that all products are demonologist-tested, certified tear-free, hypoallergenic and gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Age rating: N/A | Material: N/A

Last but not least is this adventurous bath playset that’s perfect for fans of Paw Patrol. Thanks to its suction cups, it can be easily mounted on the wall so your kiddo can start playing in no time. With the included cup, your toddler can pour water down the race track to get Chase’s car moving—and when it lands in the tub, it’ll light up! This toy can also be set up outside of the bath for endless play opportunities.

Age rating: 3+ years | Material: Plastic