My kids are big on bath toys. I, on the other hand, have become wary of many of the most popular styles because they collect water, germs, and eventually mildew. It is hard to find toys that won’t collect water, that dry thoroughly, and that can be easily (and completely) cleaned. This Rub-a-Dub Build a City Island looks like a great option. Not only does this floating city look like tons of fun, but its pieces look like they won’t get water inside. It even comes with a suction cup storage bag that keeps the pieces together and helps them dry out. You can pick up this fun toy for $22.95 at onestepahead.com.

I’m a sucker for cute bath toys, and this set of sea friends is about as cute as it gets. The turtle, octopus, and dolphin finger puppets are ready for some creative bath time fun, and are sure to inspire some wonderful games. When you’re done, you can throw them in the washer, so you don’t run the mildew risk that comes with plastic and rubber bath toys. You can purchase the set for $10.29 at bambinomountain.com. I think it would make a fun gift.

Now you can bring your child’s love of books to the bath tub with this fun set of Eric Carle bath squirters. The five piece collection includes familiar favorites like the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We have a lot of Eric Carle books, games, and stuffed animals, but these are a new discovery. They look like a lot of fun; they’d even make a great pool or water table toy this summer. You can purchase the set for $9 at KidsPreferred.com.

Most kids love playing in the tub, and squirting toys are often a favorite. They certainly are at my house. This Rock & Roll set by Elegant Baby offers a unique twist on the traditional rubber ducky squirter. The set features five toys shaped like different musical instruments. They might just spark a whole new level of imaginative play at bath time. You can purchase the set for $15 at giggle.com. It would also make a cute gift, especially for a music lover.

Here’s a fun idea - a Squirting Fish made from mixed cotton-polyester fabrics, felt with a plastic core for collecting water. Your child can splash the Squirting Fish, made by Kathe Kruse, into the bath,  squeeze the middle, and let it fill up with water. I like that it’s a soft toy for bath play. Most of my children’s bath toys were some kind of hard plastic boats, assorted animals, and action figures.

This would have been a fun addition and would also make a fun addition to a baby shower gift. If you’re giving baby towels and soaps as a shower gift, you can toss in a Squirting Fish. Visit NaturalPod.com to purchase this item, priced at just $11.95 CAD (approx $10 USD). Wash in cold water, air dry or tumble dry in lowest dry setting.