26 safe bath toys babies and toddlers will adore

Simple, useful and easy to keep out of the way when not in use, this set of cups comes with a set of sticky nubs that will adhere to most tub surfaces and remove cleanly when their time is up.

Perhaps the best bang for your buck on this entire list, this simple set of five colorful boats can attach together and float along, be used to scoop and pour and even come in handy for rinsing shampoo.

Meet Flo the Floatie, the new twist on the classic rubber duck bath toy we all know and love. This eco-friendly rubber duck floatie from Oli & Carol is not only hand-crafted of 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees (making it safe for little ones to chew on), but it’s designed without holes so no gross mold can thrive inside.

Bathtime is the perfect opportunity for STEM learning. These colorful toys are actually two interchangeable parts, allowing for different color and texture combos and stream patterns.

Mix and match these colorful critters to discover multiple rain effects. They’re also dishwasher-safe!

Not only does this satisfy hip parent design sensibilities, but it’s also eco-friendly, non-toxic, hand-crafted and socially responsible (a portion of the proceeds goes to help fund the education of children in India.)

Bath tub road trip? Little ones will love zooming colorful vehicles along the foam track which clings to the bathtub wall. And don’t worry! Clean up is easy with the included mesh bag that can be hung to dry.

Stack, strain, pour and spin with these colorful cups from Munchkin. Each cup features a different pattern on the bottom to let water stream through and they conveniently nest together to make storage neat and tidy.

Light up toys bring bath time to a whole new level. This cutie illuminates when it touches the water to keep little ones engaged, is safely phthalate-free and will not take in water which means no mold can grow inside.

Veteran moms can attest that of all the bath toys out there, for some reason, nothing beats a good set of cups. And adorably designed ones like this stackable set from Skip Hop with 3 different sprinkling effects?! The best.

We cannot say enough good things about the timeless Ferry Boat from Green Toys. Sending the cars down the ramp and loading them back on the boat to float has kept our kids entertained for literal hours. The three-piece set is an incredible bang for the buck and to make it even better, it’s made from recycled milk jugs!

How many times will they delight in sending these wobbly penguins down the slide? Thousands, in our experience. The “penguins” can also be used as water scoops and stackers to keep them experimenting.

Reading in the bath is one of life’s simple pleasures. Soggy paper is not. This water-safe plastic book is a great way to wrap up the ritual and move onto bedtime.

Another fun (and educational!) addition to your bath time library, this fun book features some of Andy Warhol’s iconic works that come to life as they get wet. Little ones will delight in watching the colors appear as they dip them in the tub!

Toddlers can work their hand-eye coordination while fishing for the adorable creatures that are included with the set. Strong magnets make it just challenging enough while the seamless design keeps water out.

Learn the ABCs, counting and spelling with this simple set of colorful letters and numbers. The foam is soft and durable but most suitable for little ones who no longer cram everything into their mouths.

These easy-to-grab jellyfish can stack and stick to walls, tubs and one another with their suction cup tentacles. Perfect for building in the bath!

Explore the animal kingdom from the comfort of a bubble bath. Including 12 realistic  animals from all over the world, this set is equally fun out of the tub.

Powered by water and imagination, this set of suctioning building toys work in all kinds of configurations. Just stick them to the wall to experiment with different designs.

This colorful set will keep them busy until the water cools. The whirling wheel waterfall suctions to the tub or wall, ready to spin as they scoop and pour!

Go big or get out of the tub, right? This endlessly engaging wall waterpark gently pumps bathwater to create a never-ending stream that squirts, spins and teaches basic STEM concepts as they play. Press the goggled face to turn water on and off and experiment with the interchangeable bath cups to create different water effects. (Note this one does require batteries!)

Given their inability to float, blocks aren’t the ideal bath toy. Unless they’re foam! This 30-piece set not only allows kids to build during bath time, but the blocks stick together when they’re wet to make creations of all kinds.

These aren’t technically labeled as a bath toy, but bath time tea parties have been known to be the most sophisticated form of bathroom playtime. Until someone dumps their cup over someone else’s head. But that’s part of the fun, right? This set gets bonus points not only for its eco-friendly design, but for its gender-neutral primary colorscape. Because not every tea set needs to be pink and frilly, thankyouverymuch.

Recently I carried a trivia team to victory with my semi-useless knowledge of the outline of each state. I can tell you for certain it’s because I spent hours upon hours putting one puzzle together over and over again when my oldest went through a map phase about a decade ago. Consider this an investment in your trivia night cache. (Oh, and your child’s education I guess.)

It’s never too early to introduce little ones to the ritual of self-care. This box of fun and colorful bath bombs feature a variety of yummy scents and include a surprise toy inside each one for an extra special bath time. They’re also made in the USA, vegan and cruelty-free.