Best Kids Bath Bombs – Today’s Parent

Bath bombs for kids like little balls of happiness that turn tubs into fizzy wonderland! However, choosing the perfect bath bomb for your little one can be a daunting task. With so many options and ingredients available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Family nurse practitioner and dermatology expert, Dr. Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, helped us sort out what to look for in the best kids’ bath bombs.

According to Dr. LoGerfo bath bombs marketed for children are safe to use in most cases. However, when shopping for the best kids’ bath bombs, she emphasizes the importance of paying special attention to the ingredients used. “Some ingredients can cause irritation, redness, inflammation and itching. Be careful about which bath bomb you choose,” says Dr. LoGerfo.

Most rely on the fizzing power of gentle sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and are safe for kids, though. “Ingredients you may want to avoid include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), artificial colors or dyes (such as red dye #4 and yellow dye #5, which are known allergens).” Some essential oils can also be skin irritants.

Look for ingredients like vegetable pigment dyes, moisturizing coconut oil and gentle citric acid to be on the safe side. Keep in mind these tub accessories are meant for toddlers and big kids—they shouldn’t be used in baby bathtubs with infants.

Make bathtime more fun for little ones with this child-safe bath bomb set from Two Sisters. It’s safe for toddlers and big kids and has a 4.7-star rating and thousands of five-star reviews highlight its size (one reviewer said it’s the size of a tennis ball!), its vibrant colors, and its mild scent that is not too overpowering.

While there are only six bath bombs in this set, all contain the cutest squishy toy prizes that are perfect for little hands. All toys are encased in a plastic ball, so nothing gets lost at the bottom of the tub.

• Nicely sized
• Vibrant colors
• Unique scents
• Squishy toys that are encased in a plastic ball

• Only contains six bath bombs per set

This best-rated bath bomb set is a best-seller for a reason. At under $30 with an average 4.6-star rating, we love this option. Each bath bomb is colorful and made from kid-safe ingredients (Epsom salt, clays, essential oils, etc.) that leave the skin hydrated and moisturized. Choose from kid-friendly scents including mint, strawberry, lavender, and rose, and each bath bomb contains 12 unique toys that are individually wrapped.

It’s a great set to get for a great price and has tons of reviews backing up its awesomeness. With features like these, we also think it would make for a great kids’ advent calendar idea too! Squishy toys make these bath bombs safe for about ages four and beyond, though we’d be careful exposing children to tiny pieces earlier than that.

• Highly rated by Amazon customers
• Kid-safe ingredients (Epsom salts, clays, essential oils)
• 12 toys included
• Great price
• Unique scents

• Reviewers say prizes are small

If you’re looking to add some colorful fun to your bath water, these bath bombs from Crayola are just what your kids need. Choose from a variety of scents including grape jam, laser lemon, cotton candy, and bubble gum, and in the package, there are seven bath bombs in total. Reviewers love that these bath bombs offer a long fizz and that they are colorful and won’t irritate most skin types.

“They are nonirritating to the skin and don’t leave a film in the tub or on the skin,” writes verified Amazon shopper, Chad. Pro tip: you can combine these bath bombs together to create colorful creations in the tub.

• Under $10 price
• Unique scents, including grape jam, laser lemon, cotton candy and bubble gum
• Seven bath bombs in total
• Long fizz
• Non-staining

• Some Amazon customers say these break easily

Bath bombs are already great, but have you tried bath bombs with surprise toys inside? This set offers that and more, with 24 bath bombs made from natural deep-sea mineral salt, essential plant oils, and other organic materials. There are 24 small toys included in each bath bomb, and all prizes are unique. And every toy is pre-packaged so nothing ends up down the drain.

This bath bomb set receives high praise from reviewers for its pricing, fizz, and value for money. One reviewer even said it helped her son want to bathe, and if you ask us, that’s always a good thing.”Great value – these are smaller bath bombs but they fizz really well, writes verified Amazon shopper, Deep Heart in Texas.

“Most importantly, the little plastic toy inside motivates my son to bathe.”

• 24 bath bombs
• Made from natural deep-sea mineral salt, essential plant oils and other organic materials
• Contains 24 unique toys inside
• Under $40 price
• Fizz lasts for four to six minutes

• Since the focus is more on the toys, these bath bombs are not moisturizing

Say goodbye to boring bath times with this deluxe set of 100 bath bombs! They come in ten different colors and scents, are made from natural ingredients, and are so light they’re practically weightless! These float on the surface of the water and create a beautiful swirl of color. So if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, be sure to add it to your shopping cart.

• Contains 100 bath bombs in ten different colors and in various scents
• Made from natural ingredients and contains no additives
• Lower density allows bath bombs to float on the surface of bathwater

• More expensive than other bath bombs on our list.

If you’re all about kid-friendly ingredients, this bath bomb set is a must-have for your little ones! It includes six colorful bath bombs with unique scents and pure Epsom salts and no chemical dyes. All bath bombs in this set are cruelty-free and vegan, and thanks to the bath sprinkles, the bath water shines and sparkles from the start of the bath to the end.

Choose from two available set sizes. Then, make the most of six to 12 squishy toys that are perfect for bathtime fun. No two toys in the set are the same in this natural bath bomb set. It’s a new surprise every time. If your child has sensitive skin, buy these bath bombs rather than options with synthetic scents and dyes

• Pure Epsom salt ingredients and no chemical dyes
• Cruelty-free and vegan
• Bath sprinkles add shine to bathwater
• Contains six to twelve squishy toys depending on the size
• We love the natural and organic ingredients

• Some reviewers say the fizz provided by each bath bomb is on the shorter side

While bath bombs are fun any time of year, we love this Halloween set that turns your bathtub into a cauldron full of witches’ brew bath experience. It includes six individually wrapped bath bombs in different scents and six festive plush bath toys. Amazon shoppers (this one has a 4.7-star rating ) say these bath bombs have the perfect amount of bubble and fizz, and despite their bright colors, they won’t stain the tub either.

“From my standpoint, these bath bombs smell nice, are of a decent size, and do not stain bathtub, so I am happy,” writes verified Amazon shopper Fleur-De-Lis. Although the toys are only squishy toys, they are still a great find for your kids to enjoy all October long.

• Six individually wrapped bath bombs in six unique scents
• Contains six festive prices
• Bath bombs do not leave stains on the bathtub

• Not much—we love this set