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Baby Toys
Babies are constantly putting everything they find into their mouths. Therefore, it is immensely important that you do not give your child a bathtub toy that is small or has small pieces. Sponges and toys that squirt water are also not recommended because you do not want your baby swallowing any dirty tub water. Baby's first tub toy should be a larger floating object like a rubber duck, sea horse or mermaid.
Toddler Toys
A bathtub toy for your toddler should be more interactive and educational. Alphabet or number tub clings will help your child learn while they take a bath. Toys that encourage active play are also a good option. For instance, toys that squirt, ring toss and bathtub basketball nets will encourage coordination and learning. It is still important to avoid toys with small pieces for toddlers because choking remains a dangerous hazard.
Toys for Older Children
Older children should be encouraged to have fun bathing themselves. To make this transition more fun for your child, get them their own brightly colored bath towel and wash cloth. A wide array of bath items geared toward children is available, including shampoos, soaps and bubble baths. For more bathtime fun, tub crayons allow your child to draw on the tub walls.
Toy Maintenance
Keep toys outside of the tub when they are not in use. Squeeze out bath water, dry off toys and keep them in a clean dry place to avoid mildew growth. Thoroughly clean your bathtub toys once a week. You can run them through your dishwasher or scrub them with soap and hot water. Discard any toys that are damaged or have holes in them since bacteria can grow inside of the holes.