Bath bombs can turn a bath your child resists into the best part of their day. But not every bath bomb is made with kids in mind. Many are made for adults, with strong fragrances, oils and glitter that aren't designed for little ones. Here's what we think makes the best kids bath bombs, and what to check before you buy.
1. Made for kids, not adapted from adult products
Adult bath bombs are made for adult skin and adult baths. Kids bath bombs should be made specifically for children, with gentle ingredients and a fun experience. If a bath bomb doesn't say it's made for kids, assume it isn't. Can kids use adult bath bombs?
2. Proper toy safety testing
If a bath bomb has a toy inside, the toy should be tested like any other toy. Look for:
- The CE mark
- EN71 (the European toy safety standard)
- ISO 8124 (the global toy safety standard, which covers Australia and New Zealand)
- ASTM F963 (the US toy safety standard)
Every Bath Buddies bath product carries the CE mark and is tested to EN71, ISO 8124 and ASTM F963-23. See our Awards & Accreditations.
3. A clear age guide, and the reason for it
Good brands explain their age guide. Ours is ages 3+, because of the size of the sponge toys inside, and bath time should always be supervised by an adult. Read more: are bath bombs safe for kids?
4. Food-grade colours that don't stain
Bright colour is half the fun, but nobody wants a stained bath or stained kids. Look for food-grade colours that are non-staining, like the ones we use in our Bath Sprudels, Bath Sprinkles and Bath Beans.
5. A surprise inside
Kids love a surprise. A bath bomb with a toy inside keeps them in the bath for longer, and gives them something to play with afterwards. Read more about bath bombs with toys inside.
Our best kids bath bombs, by type
- Kids Bath Bomb Sprudels 6 Pack: our best seller, with a surprise sponge toy in every bath bomb.
- Jumbo Bath Bomb Sprudel: a bigger bath bomb for a bigger fizz and more colour.
- Egg Bath Bomb Sprudels: colour-mixing eggs, available on their own or as a Set of 3.
- Rainbow Rocket and Rainbow Star: the bath bombs that starred in the LadBaby and Phoenix bath bomb challenge.
- Bath Beans: these don't fizz. Watch as the Bean dissolves and sponge toys magically "grow" out of each one, in themes from Dinos to Unicorns and Fairies. Compare bath bombs vs Bath Beans.
- Bath Sprinkles: a shake of colourful powder to make bath water bright.
Award-winning, handmade and tested
Bath Buddies is a Mom's Choice Gold Award winner. Every bath product is handmade in Cape Town by The Bean People, and our Bath Sprudels and Bath Sprinkles have been dermatologically tested.
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