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Kids will want to hop in the bath! A collection of fun bath-time play ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

The kids’ daily bath time.

It’s great when they hop right in, but when they say, “No! I don’t want to!” convincing them can be a real challenge.

When they just won’t get in the bath, it can leave you at your wits’ end.

So this time, we’re sharing ideas to make bath time fun for kids who say no to baths.

From homemade bath bombs and pretend play you can do in the tub, to toys made from recycled materials—there are plenty of bath-time play ideas that will make kids want to jump in.

Put them to use, and your daily bath time will turn into a fun part of the day!

Kids will want to take a bath! A collection of fun bath play ideas (11–20)

Ice bath bomb

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Bath bombs that are super popular with kids at bath time! With bath bombs, even kids who don’t like baths might be willing to hop in.

Here, we’ll show you an easy and fun way to make bath bombs.

The method is very simple.

Just put your child’s favorite small toys into an ice tray.

Watching the toys emerge as the “ice” melts in the bath is so much fun—highly recommended! Clear bath bombs that show what’s inside can make kids excited to take them out quickly.

Enjoy the time spent choosing which toys to put inside together with your child!

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Little Pufferfish Balloon

It’s fun to puff up on its own in the bath! Here’s how to make a “Balloon Pufferfish.” First, cut off the fingers of a vinyl glove with scissors.

Put some vinegar into a fingertip and tie it with a rubber band.

Place the tied fingertip inside a balloon.

Next, add about one spoonful of baking soda into the balloon and close the opening.

Cut the balloon’s mouth into a tail fin shape, and finally draw the pufferfish’s face and spines—that’s it! It’s also a good idea to draw the design before putting anything inside the balloon.

Try brainstorming different ideas with your kids and have fun making not just pufferfish but other creations too.

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Water ball

Eco-friendly and reusable! Introducing water balls that will get kids excited.

They’ll make bath time more fun, too.

Since they’re reusable water balloons, you can start water play in no time even when you’re busy! Just fill the silicone balls with water—no tying needed, so it’s super easy.

The magnets prevent leaks, letting kids play to their heart’s content.

Made of silicone, they’re safe for splashy fun.

Perfect to try with kids who aren’t fond of baths!

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Slime bath

A real slime bath you can actually play in! Guchi-man is all gooeyyy—[Slime Baff] [Guchio]

Slime bath

Many children love slime that feels squishy and stretches.

Imagine if the bath were like that slime… If such a dreamy space existed, wouldn’t bath time become fun? There’s a mysterious powder—available online and elsewhere—that can turn your bath into slime.

Just add the powder to the tub, and the water inside becomes wonderfully squishy, just like slime.

Even kids who dislike baths will want to touch it—and probably jump right in—once they see this magical bath.

Give it a try!

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A picture book to read in the bath

For children who love picture books, we recommend picture books you can read in the bath.

Picture books are usually made of paper, so you can’t take them into the bath, right? But there are special picture books you can bring into the bath, and the pictures even change with the warm bath water! They’re made of vinyl, so even if they get wet, you can easily wipe them off with a towel.

If your child says they don’t want to take a bath because they still want to read more picture books, telling them there’s a picture book they can only enjoy in the bath might make them eager to hop in.

Since these offer a unique way to enjoy picture books that’s different from usual, try using them with kids who don’t like taking baths!

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