Whether your child loves or hates being in the water, bath toys are a great way of ensuring a fun time in the tub. The best bath toys are bright and colourful, while being entertaining and educational, and we're here to help you choose!
Floating boats, swimming animals, bath crayons and water toys work as a great distraction while you're trying to wash their hair. So read on for our favourite waterproof toys for kids and toddlers from Amazon, Argos and more to make the most of bath time with your little one.
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of bath toys for kids available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
Image | 1 ![]() Zuru Robo Alive | 2 ![]() Green Toys | 3 ![]() Munchkin | 4 ![]() Kitpas | 5 ![]() Nuby | 6 ![]() Dumoon | 7 ![]() BBLIKE | 8 ![]() Hanmulee | 9 ![]() Peppa Pig | 10 ![]() Infantino |
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Name | Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim Bath Toy | Submarine | Swimming Scuba Buddy Wind Up Bath Toy | Bath Crayons | Octopus Hoopta | Bath Toys | Bath Toy Set | Baby Bath Toys Bubble Machine | Grandpa Pig's Bath Time Boat | Plug & Play Plumber Set |
Features | Singing Baby Shark Swim Toy From the YouTube Sensation | A Sustainable Submarine Made From Recycled Milk Jugs | A Cute Wind-Up Penguin at a Bargain Price | Waterproof Crayons That Easily Wipe Off the Tub and Tiles | Fun Octopus Hoop Toss Game to Play in the Bath | A Bumper Bundle of Sensory and Floating Bath Toys | A Bagful of Fun Figures, Numbers, and Letters | Sensory Singing Bubble Machine for Young Children | Floating Bath Time Fun With Removable Figures for Fans of Peppa Pig | A Build Your Own Bath Robot That Teaches Cause and Effect |
Price | £13.00 | £12.99 | £4.97 | £22.54 | £8.25 | £23.99 | £16.99 | £17.77 | £9.00 | £14.99 |
Recommended Age | 18 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 3 Years | 18 Months | 6 Months | 18 Months | - | 3 Years | 10 Months |
Type | Floating and swimming bath toy | Floating toy | Floating and swimming toy | Bath crayons and sponge | Floating ring toss toy | Sensory, floating | Sensory and floating toys, foam numbers and letters | Sensory bubble machine toy | Floating toy with removable figures | Sensory water toy |
Moving Parts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Non-toxic, water soluble soap | Plastic | Plastic | Polyfoam, plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified | Yes | Not specified | - | Yes | Not specified | Yes | Not specified | Not specified | Yes |
Dimensions | 17.1 x 10.3 x 9.2 cm | 26.7 x 14 x 10.2 cm | 13 x 10 x 4.5 cm | 10 x 8 x 3 cm | 17.3 x 17.3 x 14.2 cm | 27.6 x 27.4 x 8.8 cm | 28.1 x 19.4 x 9.4 cm | 19.3 x 19 x 8.6 cm | 25 x 12 x 11 cm | 32 x 9 x 25.5 cm |
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When choosing any toys for children, it's always important to make sure they're suitable for the right age group. Bath toys aren't usually particularly complicated, and won't often have small moving parts that may be dangerous for younger children. However, there are a few that may not be suitable for kids under three years old.
The recommended age isn't just there for safety reasons, but to help you select a toy that's going to be entertaining as well. For example, some larger toys might be aimed at children over three as a younger child may not be able to hold them.
Looking for more ways to keep them entertained in the bath, try one of these kid-friendly bath bombs!
Toys that float or can interact with the water are a great choice for bath time. Floating toys designed to look like aquatic animals and boats are fun for children to touch and play with, whether they are self propelling or not.
Bath crayons and shapes that can be stuck to the side of the tub are another top choice as they allow kids to create pictures, words or collages. Finally, there are sensory bath toys. These are some of the most stimulating as they feature parts that move as water is poured into them.
Try pouring a bit of bubble bath into water toys for bubbly, foamy fun!
It shouldn't be a surprise to learn that nearly all bath toys are almost entirely made from plastic. This is because plastic is waterproof and easy to clean, preventing build-up of mould.
When buying a toy for your child, you may prefer to buy BPA-free plastic due to potential health concerns linked to certain consumer plastics. For young children, polyfoam toys are another safe choice as they are free from sharp edges or heavy parts.
While they are waterproof, you shouldn't leave bath toys in a wet or damp environment. It's a good idea to dry them off after use to ensure they'll last as long as possible. Some toys may come with a storage bag to help them dry or keep pieces together.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
£13.00
Recommended Age | 18 Months |
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Type | Floating and swimming bath toy |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified |
Dimensions | 17.1 x 10.3 x 9.2 cm |
£12.99
Recommended Age | 6 Months |
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Type | Floating toy |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Yes |
Dimensions | 26.7 x 14 x 10.2 cm |
£4.97
Recommended Age | 9 Months |
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Type | Floating and swimming toy |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified |
Dimensions | 13 x 10 x 4.5 cm |
£22.54
Recommended Age | 3 Years |
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Type | Bath crayons and sponge |
Moving Parts | No |
Material | Non-toxic, water soluble soap |
BPA-Free | - |
Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 3 cm |
£8.25
Recommended Age | 18 Months |
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Type | Floating ring toss toy |
Moving Parts | No |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Yes |
Dimensions | 17.3 x 17.3 x 14.2 cm |
£23.99
Recommended Age | 6 Months |
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Type | Sensory, floating |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified |
Dimensions | 27.6 x 27.4 x 8.8 cm |
£16.99
Recommended Age | 18 Months |
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Type | Sensory and floating toys, foam numbers and letters |
Moving Parts | No |
Material | Polyfoam, plastic |
BPA-Free | Yes |
Dimensions | 28.1 x 19.4 x 9.4 cm |
£17.77
Recommended Age | - |
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Type | Sensory bubble machine toy |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified |
Dimensions | 19.3 x 19 x 8.6 cm |
£9.00
Recommended Age | 3 Years |
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Type | Floating toy with removable figures |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Not specified |
Dimensions | 25 x 12 x 11 cm |
£14.99
Recommended Age | 10 Months |
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Type | Sensory water toy |
Moving Parts | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
BPA-Free | Yes |
Dimensions | 32 x 9 x 25.5 cm |
Written and researched by David Sexton
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