Baby bath toys are great. Parents love them because toys do the job of entertaining the baby while they do the job of cleaning them. Babies love them because they open up a new dimension of play that children don’t normally get. The experience of playing with toys in the water is oftentimes second to none in the mind of a baby. Bath toys have evolved from the traditional rubber duckies and boats to waterproof electronics that flash lights and play music. But there’s sometimes no replacing the good old fashioned favorites such as squirter toys and submergible toys. They still know how to get the job done.
Before you go run out and buy any baby bath games there are a few things you should ask. Will this toy get and keep the baby’s attention? Will it easily be broken? Will my baby even know how to use it? And most importantly, is this toy safe?
When it comes to attention span, babies aren’t the best. That’s why you need baby bathing games that your baby will both notice and not forget about after a few seconds. Baby bath toy manufacturers understand this and do a good job trying to deal with this. They tend to make toys in bright colors because those will catch the eye of the child and hopefully keep it. You can do your part by buying toys that help in this process. Something that babies really love is sock puppets. Something about puppets just excites them. What’s even more great is that with certain bathtime puppets you can take the puppet off your hand and use it as a rag. Sturdiness of the toys is important because you don’t want to keep replacing the toy after it breaks. So make sure you play with it yourself first to see just how resistant to damage it is. Also make sure you don’t get a toy that’s too advanced for your child’s age. Most toys have age descriptions on the packaging to let you know the appropriate age of play. Safety is very important. Make sure that the toy can’t be swallowed by your child, lest they choke on it. Also check for sharp edges that may cut or scratch the baby. Though these are often taken care of by toy manufacturer testing before the product is released, you still want to make sure that the toy is safe for your particular baby. Your child may figure out how to use the bath toys for baby in a way that was unforeseen or you may just have bought a defective toy. So make sure you check it out before giving it to your child to play with.
No matter what toys you decide on for your baby, always remember to never leave them alone unsupervised in the tub!