When stocking up on bathroom essentials for kiddos, bath bombs with toys inside deserve a spot on your shopping list next to the bubble bath and kid-friendly face wash. Bath toys exist to trick little kids into practicing good hygiene, and if your tub is overrun with toys (and bathtub toy storage), then you might need a new con to keep your kids soaking in the bathtub for a few extra minutes.

Enter bath bombs, which have been around since the late 1980s but exploded on the self-care scene in 2014. Adults love them because they create an effervescent bath experience by releasing bubbles and essential oils into the water. Kids love them for the exact same reason, but hiding a little toy inside is a game-changer. If the bath bomb is the fireworks show, the little toy inside is the grand finale.

So if your kid’s nightly bath ritual has become more of a chore, here are the best bath bombs with surprise toys to remind your kids that baths are one of the ultimate luxuries in life.

If bath time in your house has lost it’s magic, these pretty pony bath bombs are here to conjure up some fizzy fun. Their yummy candy scents and all natural ingredients (including Epsom salts and coconut oil) make for soft skin for ages 3 and up, and the formula is free of parabens and phthalates, too.

If a toddler in your life loves bath bombs, this gift set includes 12 scented bombs in a decorative tin and a mini farm scene, so the surprise animals have their own home. As a KonMari devotee, I appreciate any toy that comes with its own storage solution, and I love that this can be enjoyed outside of the tub, too.

These egg-shaped bath bombs are textured to look like real dino eggs and reveal an itty bitty dinosaur once the fizzing goes extinct. The scents range from Rose Oil to Blueberry, and the formula doesn’t stain tubs (or skin). One customer said “My grandson is on his second order, he loves all the different dinosaurs. I need to reorder another box,” so you might as well go ahead and order two.

Made with olive oil and Epsom salt, these bath bombs have over 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon and reveal random character toys and super vibrant color in the water. The six pack includes fun fragrances like bubble gum and gummy bears, so bath time is sure to feel like a treat.

For kids who are big fans of dogs, this is the bath bomb set to get. These 3.5 ounce bath bombs have a mixture of scents like lavender, peppermint, and orange, and a promise to fizz longer and bubble bigger. The toy dogs inside, ranging from pugs to huskies, are sure to make any toddler smile.

Since bath time and imaginative ocean play seem to go hand in hand, these aquatic animals (they’re not branded, so we’ll just call them Nemo-adjacent) are the perfect toy for these hand-made bath bombs. All packed up in a super cute sailing-themed gift box, the 12 bath bombs are made with essential oils and natural ingredients, so they’ll be gentle on sensitive skin.

With a formula that promises not to stain or leave an oil ring in the tub, this bath bomb gift set has surprise toy animals inside, from unicorns to frogs, promising to make bath time a splash. The scents range from calming (like lavender or chamomile) to energizing (like orange or green apple) so you can really chose your own bath adventure.

Hand-made in the USA by a team of moms, this gift set of six ninja bubble bath bombs is made with 99% natural ingredients and fun fragrances like banana and Fruit Loops. Wow your kids with the fizzy bubble action and a grand finale of the emerging ninja toy, and they won’t whine about bath time ever again.

For kids who love a good long soak, these magical bombs are extra large for extra long fizzy action – about three minutes of effervescent fun. Once the fizzing stops, a pretty piece of kid-friendly unicorn jewelry is revealed, and you can’t go wrong with bubbles and bling.

Made with natural ingredients for sensitive skin, these bright fizzy bombs create a colorful bubble bath experience and reveal a new squishy friend, perfect for bath time play. One Amazon customer said “I love that they’re gentle enough for my two year old. They smell incredible but not overwhelming.”

This 12 pack of bombs is made with skin-safe colorants, shea butter, and coconut oil for a luxuriously fun bath time, and the hidden Pokemon figures will make your kid look forward to their nightly hygiene routine. And the explosively fun scents, like Beach Blast and Fruit Punch, round out the sensory experience so bath time never has to be dull again.

Has bath time in your house become an epic battle between good an evil? Super hero bubble bath bombs are here to save the day! You won’t have to fight your kid into the tub when there’s a bright bath bomb and hidden hero waiting for them. Don’t worry if your kid likes playing the villain – there’s a Joker toy hidden in these bombs, too.

Does your kid hate surprises? OMG, same. Luckily, these bombs come with an extra large toy peeking out, so they always know what figure they’re getting. The bombs release essential oil fragrance and cleansing bubbles, for bath experience fit for a hero, and the super colorful gift box make this the perfect present for the toddler entering their “no bath” phase.

Made with olive oil and Epsom salt, these bath bombs have over 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon and reveal random character toys and super vibrant color in the water. The six pack includes fun fragrances like bubble gum and gummy bears, so bath time is sure to feel like a treat.

These egg-shaped bath bombs are textured to look like real dino eggs and reveal an itty bitty dinosaur once the fizzing goes extinct. The scents range from Rose Oil to Blueberry, and the formula doesn’t stain tubs (or skin). One customer said “My grandson is on his second order, he loves all the different dinosaurs. I need to reorder another box,” so you might as well go ahead and order two.

For kids who are big fans of dogs, this is the bath bomb set to get. These 3.5 ounce bath bombs have a mixture of scents like lavender, peppermint, and orange, and a promise to fizz longer and bubble bigger. The toy dogs inside, ranging from pugs to huskies, are sure to make any toddler smile.

If a toddler in your life loves bath bombs, this gift set includes 12 scented bombs in a decorative tin and a mini farm scene, so the surprise animals have their own home. As a KonMari devotee, I appreciate any toy that comes with its own storage solution, and I love that this can be enjoyed outside of the tub, too.

Since bath time and imaginative ocean play seem to go hand in hand, these aquatic animals (they’re not branded, so we’ll just call them Nemo-adjacent) are the perfect toy for these hand-made bath bombs. All packed up in a super cute sailing-themed gift box, the 12 bath bombs are made with essential oils and natural ingredients, so they’ll be gentle on sensitive skin.

With a formula that promises not to stain or leave an oil ring in the tub, this bath bomb gift set has surprise toy animals inside, from unicorns to frogs, promising to make bath time a splash. The scents range from calming (like lavender or chamomile) to energizing (like orange or green apple) so you can really chose your own bath adventure.

Hand-made in the USA by a team of moms, this gift set of six ninja bubble bath bombs is made with 99% natural ingredients and fun fragrances like banana and Fruit Loops. Wow your kids with the fizzy bubble action and a grand finale of the emerging ninja toy, and they won’t whine about bath time ever again.

For kids who love a good long soak, these magical bombs are extra large for extra long fizzy action – about three minutes of effervescent fun. Once the fizzing stops, a pretty piece of kid-friendly unicorn jewelry is revealed, and you can’t go wrong with bubbles and bling.

Made with natural ingredients for sensitive skin, these bright fizzy bombs create a colorful bubble bath experience and reveal a new squishy friend, perfect for bath time play. One Amazon customer said “I love that they’re gentle enough for my two year old. They smell incredible but not overwhelming.”

Has bath time in your house become an epic battle between good an evil? Super hero bubble bath bombs are here to save the day! You won’t have to fight your kid into the tub when there’s a bright bath bomb and hidden hero waiting for them. Don’t worry if your kid likes playing the villain – there’s a Joker toy hidden in these bombs, too.

This 12 pack of bombs is made with skin-safe colorants, shea butter, and coconut oil for a luxuriously fun bath time, and the hidden Pokemon figures will make your kid look forward to their nightly hygiene routine. And the explosively fun scents, like Beach Blast and Fruit Punch, round out the sensory experience so bath time never has to be dull again.

Does your kid hate surprises? OMG, same. Luckily, these bombs come with an extra large toy peeking out, so they always know what figure they’re getting. The bombs release essential oil fragrance and cleansing bubbles, for bath experience fit for a hero, and the super colorful gift box make this the perfect present for the toddler entering their “no bath” phase.

This article was originally published on 7.14.2021