Evenings may not always be the most ideal time to take a leisurely soak in a bubble-filled tub. Unless of course you’re two and have an assortment of toys to keep you enthralled while Mama sits on the floor and reads a book (er, we mean watches every moment)…
Big Boing Water Flutes
Admittedly, the acoustics in the bathroom may “enhance” the melodic emissions from these musical instruments. But mini-maestros love them and we all keep cotton balls in the cupboard, right?
Big Boing Water Flutes; available at www.chapters.indigo.ca; $13.95
Alex Fishing in the Tub
Expect a furrowed brow and perhaps the tip of a tongue sticking out as your little angler concentrates on nabbing those sneaky fish bobbing in the bubbles.
Alex Fishing in the Tub; available at www.scholarschoice.ca; $12.99
Floating Magnetic Tub Boats
What’s a bath without a boat (or three)? With magnets at the stern and bow, these colourful ships can parade proudly around the tub while your kid the Coast Guard keeps watch.
Floating Magnetic Tub Boats; available at www.mastermindtoys.com; $18.95
MEASURE UP! Cups
Line them up, stack them tall, fill them to the brim! These simple (volumetrically correct) numbered cups offer right and left brain fun for everyone from babies to big kids.
MEASURE UP! Cups; available at www.discoverytoyslink.com; $15
This and That
Just like a good soup, a satisfying bath can be made up of whatever strikes your fancy at the time. Wooden spoons, empty containers in different sizes, a sponge, spare Legos, Spiderman, water-friendly dolls, whatever catches the eye…
This and That; available at your house; free!