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Water fun with bath toys

Splashing, floating, pouring, and exploring. With the right bath toys, children can discover and experiment in the water to their heart's content. Through play, they learn about cause and effect, practice pouring and scooping, and train their fine motor skills. Does the little boat sink when too much water gets in, or how far do you tilt the watering can to make the water flow? Playing with bath toys combines fun and learning in one splash.

Types of bath toys

Bath toys come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own way of making bath time special. Little explorers sail bath boats, let little ducks bob along, or fill buckets and watering cans to watch the water flow. For the very youngest, there are soft bath books to look at and crinkle, while older kids have fun with puzzles or bath games. There are plenty of other bath toys to discover from brands like Little Dutch or Janod!

• Bath balls: From balls for bouncing and throwing to rolling down water tracks, balls bring lots of play value to the tub or the beach.

• Bath books: With waterproof little books, children can look at pictures or enjoy stories right in the water. Some books are magical and change color as soon as they get wet for extra fun.

• Bath dolls: Still deep in role-play? Some dolls can go right into the water, so the play continues all day long.

• Bath puzzles: Both younger and older children will love puzzles made for the water. From puzzle tracks to a world map puzzle, a puzzle turns bath time into an interactive experience.

• Bath figures: From water animals to bath figures, these bath toys turn every splash into a lively adventure.

• Bath games: Catching fish, memory games, ball games. Bath games let both young and older children develop their motor skills during a relaxing game in the water.

What age are bath toys for?

The great thing about bath toys is that there is something to discover for every age. That goes for a baby taking a very first bath as well as a 6-year-old who loves playing in the tub.

Bath toys for babies and 1-year-olds

With baby bath toys, it is all about feeling, listening, and looking at cheerful little figures or bath books in the water. These little toys stimulate the senses and bring calm to bath time.

Water toys for the bath for ages 2, 3, and 4

Toddlers want to do more by themselves, like pouring, stacking, and watching what happens when water flows. Watering cans, boats, and small bath buckets and cups invite them to experiment and playfully learn about cause and effect.

Bath time with toys for ages 4, 5, and 6

Children aged 4, 5, and 6 use bath toys to make up stories with dolls, puzzles, and water tracks. Role-play comes to life, while bath crayons give creativity room to shine.

Are bath toys only for toddlers and preschoolers

Bath and water toys are for all ages; only the way of playing changes. Babies mostly enjoy feeling and looking, while toddlers and preschoolers explore and use their imagination more. Older kids can also experiment and unwind with their favorite figures or games.

For older children aged 6, 7, and 8, there are water tracks, boats, or creative bath crayons to play with. Water remains a wonderful place for imagination. Whether you are 2 or 8 years old, splashing, pouring, and laughing in the water stays fun.

Animal bath toys

From cheerful little ducks to cool sea creatures, animal bath toys remain a favorite for children of all ages. Floating animals invite little stories in the water and help kids recognize shapes, colors, and names. With a soft bath book about farm animals or a set of floating rubber ducks, animals in the tub turn every bath into a cheerful adventure.

Toys for the beach

Bath toys don't have to stay in the tub, of course! Many bath toys are also great for outdoor play. In a small kiddie pool or at the beach, water toys come to life just as well. Children pour, scoop, and splash away while inventing new games with their familiar bath figures.

Plus, there are plenty of sand and beach toys to combine with water toys. Use a sand set to build a lovely castle where the water animals can feel right at home, or toss figures into the water and use a sieve to find them again in a search game. Water fun moves effortlessly from the bathroom to the yard or the beach, all year round.

Cleaning and storing baby bath toys

After every cheerful bath, the bath toys deserve a little care. Rinse hole-free bath toys thoroughly with clean water after every bath and let them dry in an airy spot so soap residue and moisture stay away. For bath toys with holes, such as rubber ducks or watering cans, flush them with a mixture of water and vinegar to keep them fresh. That way, the toys stay clean, safe, and ready for the next water adventure.

When to replace a bath toy

Check bath toys regularly for cracks, discoloration, or odd smells. When dirt has settled inside a toy and no longer washes out, it is time for a replacement. This keeps water play fun, safe, and fresh.

Shop water toys at ilovespeelgoed.nl

Splashing in the yard, in the tub, or at the beach. With our bath toys, you can turn any day into a little water party. Choose from bath boats, cheerful water animals, watering cans, or water tracks. Bath and water toys offer plenty of room to explore, experiment, and laugh with every splash. Want to keep playing after drying off? Discover the rest of the toys at ilovespeelgoed.nl.

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