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.