Bath Accessories for Children

Water Toys

• When raising a child, you want the experience of washing to be a positive one so that they practice good hygiene. Placing water toys in the tub will allow them to play while you give them a bath or they wash themselves. Look for bath-toy characters from children's books, movies and television shows, or just a little fleet of cute rubber ducks and frogs. You can also purchase wash cloths and towels with kid-friendly characters.

Bathroom Stool

• Provide a child-size stool so your child can reach the sink and see himself in the mirror while he washes his hands or brushes his teeth. A lightweight stool that won't tip over is best.

Shower Curtain

• Get a vinyl shower curtain in bright colors with a bold geometric pattern, an aquatic scene with fish or your child's favorite cartoon characters. Be sure it has weights to keep it hanging down inside the tub.

Nightlight

• A nightlight in the bathroom will help young children find their way if they need to go potty in the middle of the night. Some night lights even have kid-friendly designs.

Decorative Trashcan

• Teaching children to throw trash in the proper place will help them learn how to clean up after themselves. Purchase a trashcan with a step-and-close lid. Kids enjoy opening the lid this way, and the lid will keep the trash from spilling onto the floor if the trashcan gets knocked over.