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

Floating Sea Otter

[Craft Play 061] How to Make a Bobbing Sea Otter: Milk Carton Handmade Toy That Floats in the Bath

Introducing a cute otter toy you can make from a milk carton! Milk cartons are sturdy even when wet, so you can float it in the bath and play.

First, cut the milk carton in half, leaving about 2–3 cm above the bottom.

Open the cut section and use a permanent marker to draw the otter’s face and limbs on the sides.

Cut along the outlines, then attach a plastic bottle cap—like a seashell—to the otter’s hands and the inside of the carton, and you’re done! Tapping the bottle caps, which look like shells, makes a castanet-like sound, so it’s super fun and highly recommended!

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Singing Bubbles

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Even kids who don’t like bath time can’t help but giggle! Let us introduce “Singing Bubbles,” a fun bath-time activity.

Just put some bubbles into a cup of water and blow through a straw.

It’s simple, but if you float little motifs like googly eyes on top of the bubbles, it looks like a face! When you blow on the “mouth” area with the straw, the face moves as if the bubbles are really singing—it’s a lot of fun.

Be careful not to blow too hard or accidentally inhale.

It’s also recommended to style the eyes and other parts to resemble your child’s favorite characters.

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Crane catcher

Kids’ favorite claw machine fun in the bathtub! Introducing the “Crane Catcher.” First, prepare two tall, clear plastic cups.

Cut eight slits into one of them.

Remove every other section, then spread the remaining tabs and fold the tips to make claws.

Poke a hole in the bottom of the second cup.

Make four 1 cm slits in a straw; spread them out and tape the straw to the first cup.

Finally, place the second cup over the first, and you’re done!

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Gacha Capsule Shower

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Many of you may be holding onto toy capsules thinking, “I might use them for something someday,” right? Here’s a fun way to use toy capsules for bath time! Toy capsules already have holes in them, don’t they? This play idea makes good use of that.

It’s very simple: hold the capsule and submerge it in the bath water, letting it bubble as it fills up.

Once it’s full, tilt it like a watering can and pour the water out through the holes! Watching the capsule fill up is fun too, so it’s a great tip for kids who aren’t fond of taking baths.

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Jelly soap

Recommended for kids who love sparkly, colorful things but aren’t fond of baths! Here’s how to make clear, pretty “jelly soap.” First, add gelatin to hot water.

After adding hand soap, stir slowly so it doesn’t foam, then add color.

Pour it into molds in your favorite shapes and chill it in the refrigerator to set.

You can also place a small toy your child likes inside before chilling for extra fun.

It’s also enjoyable to think about combinations of soaps and toys, so give it a try!

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