14 Mold-Free Bath Toys That Don't Get Gross
Check out parent picks (and add your own) for mold-free bath toys that are tons of fun and still stay clean time after time. No funky black slime here!
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Spin N Sort Spout Bath Toy
Vanessa M.: Stackable cups, an automated spout, and spinning suction cup gears allow kids to create different water effects for endless bathtime fun.
B. Toys Fish and Splish Bath Toy Set
Alexandra F.: We've had this set of bath toys for about two years now and it still looks good! I'm not kidding - no mold or slimy stuff anywhere, with very little maintenance from me. None of the pieces have any little holes or hidden crevices for water to sneak into, and they are easy to rinse off after the bath. As a bonus, all the toys stack into the big boat for easy clean up, and best of all, my little ones love to pour, fish, float and splash with everything in the set.
Boon Jellies Bath Toys
Jennie Utsinger: These bright plastic "jellyfish" attach to bathtub walls (and each other) with suction cups and are fun bath toys for creative play. Since they're open on the bottom, they don't mold easily as long as you drain them, and ours have maintained their suction for over two years now. My boys have figured out that they also stick to foreheads and bellies!
Zuru Robo Fish
Sunshine Girl: These little battery operated fish come alive when placed in water. They’re super fun to chase in a pool. They’re also fun in the bathtub or even a faux aquarium that you don’t have to feed.
The First Years Stack & Count Cups
Kelly R: These simple and cheap stacking cups got a ton of use when my kids were little...more than any of our other baby toys! I love that they make fantastic mold free bath toys, too, as the cups have little holes in them that sprinkle water when you fill them.
Wild Republic Animal Figurines
Age 3+
Alexandra F.: My kids love playing with animal figurines, and while Schleich toys are our favorites they are always drawn to these little miniatures as well. We really like the quality of the Wild Republic mini animals - not quite as good as Schleich, but better than most other animal figurines, and smaller (and cheaper!) than Schleich. Battat animal figurines are even smaller (and less expensive), if you're looking for them to fit in a small space, like an advent calendar, and all of these mini animals make great party favors and class favors for preschoolers (add a cute "wild about you" message and your school valentines are set!). They are also the toys my boys use most in the bath!
Squigz
Kelly R: Squigz are silicone building toys that use suction cups to stick to each other, to the windows, to a table, to your forehead...you get the idea. They make excellent mold-free bath toys because they don't take on water, and also work great for entertaining kids on airplanes or road trips.
Rainbow Bath Bombs
Shila: What set these Rainbow Cloud Bath Bombs apart from regular bath bombs (those that typically sink to one spot in the tub and fizz) are that these bath bombs float around the surface of the water and its powerful fizz propels colorful bubbles to shoot out its path. It's really cool to watch! The water then turns a dark purple as the colors of the rainbow eventually combine, but there is no messy clean up involved. I recommend these as gifts, too!
Boon Building Bath Pipes
This cool bath toy's hollow pipes, cogs and tubes fit together in various ways, and kids can pour water through to watch it funnel down. The pieces attach to the tub wall using suction cups and can air dry completely on a towel.
Nuby Floating Purple Octopus
Shila: I remember my daughter receiving this small and simple toddler gift, wondering how long it would take for the "ring toss" novelty to wear off, yet this ended up being such a fun bath toy for a toddler! And with virtually no nooks or crevices for water to hide, these floaties sufficiently dried after our baths.
Honeysticks Bath Crayons
Shila: These bath crayons are made from plant-based materials and beeswax, and are fun, non-toxic bath toys that won't mold! Color on the tub walls and wipe clean when you're done. No mess, no problem.
Munchkin Bubble Bestie
Add soap and water, then kids can blow through the one-way mouthpiece to create a stream of bubbles in the tub. The elephant's trunk removes so the bath toy can be thoroughly cleaned and dried.
Munchkin ColorMix Fish
There's a lot of versatility in these cute bath toys that are perfect for toddlers. They change color in warm water, float upright, and the front and back halves can be separated and mixed and matched with each other.
Mushie Bath Boats
These mold-free tub toys have a simple design for easy cleaning and drying, linkable connections to extend play options, and a modern color palette so you won't mind leaving them out between baths.
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