For kids, bath time is one of the joys of life. Bath toys are part and parcel of taking a bath. For parents, choosing the right bath toys that straddle fun and safety requires some thought and with younger kids, constant supervision. Bath toys that float are obviously good choices. The all time favorite, the little rubber yellow ducky, tops the list. He squeaks, floats and is cute.
However, come bath time, kids want to bring half of their toy chest in to the tub. A Barbie doll or a metal car may be must-haves for your child. You're afraid of the danger posed by these bath time toys that tend to sink rather than swim. A bath full of bubbles, with Barbie or the beloved metal car at the bottom of the tub, means that there's the potential of your child going underwater to search out their toy. So direct supervision is an absolute necessity. Even when you're right there, a child might dip their head underwater to retrieve their toy, swallowing water simply because they don't know any better. Such an event can trigger a fear of water in a child that's not easily outgrown.
This is why it's a good idea to have a collection of floating bath toys which are on the 'approved' list of bath toys. When you're toy shopping, be on the lookout for any cute, floating toy that also catches the eye of your kids. Assemble a box full of these toys, so that, come bath time, there is no shortage of a tub full of safe bath toys. Your kids will come to revere this choice collection of toys, exclusively meant for bath time enjoyment.
However, there's bound to be a toy or two that doesn't fall in to the floating category. Perhaps your child just can't do without that metal race car. In this case, make a game out of finding the toy which has sunk to the bottom. Where has it gone? Let's see how quickly you can find it, without looking. Now finding the missing bath toy becomes a safe game. However, don't fool yourself for a second. Should you leave the room to answer the phone, disaster can ensue. Kids are adventurous and inexperienced in life. They won't know they're putting themselves in danger by sticking their head underwater. Such accidents happen in seconds. Make sure you're always present at bath time with younger children.
Foam wrist and ankle toys, meant for use in swimming pools, make excellent toys for the bath. Kids thrill to the idea that feet and hands can float in the bath, while the rest of their body sits firmly on the bottom of the tub.
Choosing good bath toys for bath time fun is an art. Convincing the kids that these designated toys are the ones they choose is a talent to be cultivated. In the end, all purposes are served. Safe and happy kids are your end objective.
However, come bath time, kids want to bring half of their toy chest in to the tub. A Barbie doll or a metal car may be must-haves for your child. You're afraid of the danger posed by these bath time toys that tend to sink rather than swim. A bath full of bubbles, with Barbie or the beloved metal car at the bottom of the tub, means that there's the potential of your child going underwater to search out their toy. So direct supervision is an absolute necessity. Even when you're right there, a child might dip their head underwater to retrieve their toy, swallowing water simply because they don't know any better. Such an event can trigger a fear of water in a child that's not easily outgrown.
This is why it's a good idea to have a collection of floating bath toys which are on the 'approved' list of bath toys. When you're toy shopping, be on the lookout for any cute, floating toy that also catches the eye of your kids. Assemble a box full of these toys, so that, come bath time, there is no shortage of a tub full of safe bath toys. Your kids will come to revere this choice collection of toys, exclusively meant for bath time enjoyment.
However, there's bound to be a toy or two that doesn't fall in to the floating category. Perhaps your child just can't do without that metal race car. In this case, make a game out of finding the toy which has sunk to the bottom. Where has it gone? Let's see how quickly you can find it, without looking. Now finding the missing bath toy becomes a safe game. However, don't fool yourself for a second. Should you leave the room to answer the phone, disaster can ensue. Kids are adventurous and inexperienced in life. They won't know they're putting themselves in danger by sticking their head underwater. Such accidents happen in seconds. Make sure you're always present at bath time with younger children.
Foam wrist and ankle toys, meant for use in swimming pools, make excellent toys for the bath. Kids thrill to the idea that feet and hands can float in the bath, while the rest of their body sits firmly on the bottom of the tub.
Choosing good bath toys for bath time fun is an art. Convincing the kids that these designated toys are the ones they choose is a talent to be cultivated. In the end, all purposes are served. Safe and happy kids are your end objective.
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