A 2018 study revealed that baby bath toys are highly prone to harbouring pathogens and other harmful microorganisms regardless of how thoroughly they are cleaned. The same study found out that all the baby toys tested positive for mould and other biofilms like faecal matter. If this reason is not enough to build a habit of cleaning bath toys, then what is?

Why You Should Clean Bath Toys?

Making bath time fun for kids is a big deal for mommies, but ensuring that your baby is not in contact with harmful organisms while bathing is essential. Bath toys soak in water every other day and then sit around in the warm, humid bathroom without being dried. Such a situation prepares a favourable environment for mould and mildew to grow inside them. 

Wait a minute. How do you clean bath toys?

Most of the time, after giving the babies a bath, mommies rush out of the bathroom without feeling the need to take the toys out. After a few minutes, they return and rinse the toys with water once, then hang them all in the bathroom to dry. If you have been doing the same, know that you’re putting your kids at risk because it is an open invitation for germs and mould. 

According to researchers, the following are the reasons behind the biofilms in the bath toys:

1. Tap water microbiomes
2. Human Microbiomes in the tub after bathing
3. External microbiomes in the used tub water. 

These microbiomes make the bath toys harmful for the babies to play with. That's why you must not forget to wash your baby's bath toys. 

How to Clean Bathtub Toys?

Cleaning baby bathtub toys is essential to ensure they stay safe and hygienic for your little one. Here's a simple guide to keeping those toys free of germs and mould:

• After every bath, make it a habit to soak the bath toys in water and boil them to kill all the bacteria from within. 
• The second step of cleaning bath toys is to dry them. Mould and mildew grow more rapidly in humid environments, so it is better to either use a dryer to dry them, use a towel or hang them on the drying rack. It would be better if you could let them air-dry in the sun. 
• Disinfecting the bath toys is very important because even if you air-dry the toys after boiling them, some bacteria still get stuck with the toys. Mild disinfectants are available in the market that are baby-friendly. Bring them home and ensure they are sprayed a good amount on the toys. 
• Soak the toys in a sanitizing solution (like a mix of water and mild bleach or vinegar) every few weeks for 10–15 minutes to kill any lingering bacteria or mould.

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