Bath time can be a fun experience for children so you can make it a lot more enjoyable with bath toys. You can find so many bath toys on the market that it can be overwhelming to buy just one or two. But if you have a way of comparing different toys, you can make the right choice for your child.

With small children, it is very important to check the safety of any kids toys that you buy or receive. You always need to look for toys that are made from non-toxic materials as most of the time, children can put these on their mouth. Some of the substances you should avoid are phthalates and BPA. Make sure to inspect the toy before you buy it some toys tend to have very small parts that can easily be swallowed by a child causing them to choke. You should also avoid toys that have sharp edges as this can cause injury. What you can do to further assure the safety of the toy is check if the label states that the toy has been tested by a reputed organisation and approved as safe. In addition to these safety concerns, you need to check the recommended age range for the toy. Many children’s toys have this stated on the label and it can be very helpful in determining whether that is appropriate for your child.

Consider what the toy does and how the child will be stimulated by it.

If your child is very young, they will like toys that are easy to handle and grasp. But with older children, more complexity will be needed to keep their attention. Toys that squirt water or pour water can be a great way to occupy them. You need to make sure that the toy is appropriate for the developmental age so that the child is able to enjoy the toy to the fullest.  But make sure to take their preferences into account as well. It is also a good idea to consider how your child can learn from the toys you buy. It should be noted that you can even find household items that are safe for children that can double as toys. Children love things that excite their curiosity and they will surely interact with anything even if it is not technically labelled as a toy. But in this instance, you need to think about what is best for your child.

Open ended toys are great

When it comes to growing their imagination such as stacking cups, building blocks, puzzles etc. These can be played with in the water and they will also improve their hand-eye coordination as a result. Playing with educational toys boosts their cognitive skills as well. But make sure that any toy you use in the water is compatible with it. When you buy bath toys specifically, it is understood that these are designed to play with in the water. You can select toys that change colours when they are wet, floating toys and toys that squirt water to make their bath time a lot more fun.