Top 10 Pool Toys For Your 2-Year-Old

With so many pool and bath toys to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down the choices. As long as they’re safe, fun and can teach your child a few things or two, then you’ll know they’re suitable. For a roundup of Amazon’s 10 best water toys for 2-year-olds, read on below.

Ocean Squirts Bath Toys – Munchkin Store

Get eight times more fun with these water-squirting toys. In one pack, there are eight floating ocean characters for your little one to play with in the bath or in the pool. They’re all small enough for little hands to grasp and squeeze. Encourage your bub on imaginative play with these toys and get them to learn the animals and colors. The included clear canister means you won’t have to worry about missing toys and it also looks good as a gift. No wonder it’s an Amazon’s Choice product!

Pool Float with Canopy and Toys – SwimSchool

Introduce your 2-year-old to the joys of water with this comfy baby boat. The seat is adjustable and keeps your child upright, so they can reach and play with the toys on the mesh area as they wade through the water. Also included is a UPF 50+ canopy with a 120-degree multi-position hinge for your child to be protected from the sun in all angles. The float is ready to go when you are: you can easily inflate and deflate when you’re about to head out.

Tugboat – Green Toys

Not only is this boat toy entertaining for your bub, but it’s also good for the environment. Made in the USA out of recycled milk jugs, this toy can distract the fussiest of all toddlers during bath time. Designed with three solid, bright colors, the tugboat’s hull fills with water and pours it back out from the spout. Apart from getting in a few color lessons, your child would be happy to make a bit of a water mess. It also floats great, which means you can take it to the pool as well.

Disney Squirt Toys – The First Years Store

Your 2-year-old is bound to be excited when they get to play with their favorite Disney characters in the bath or pool. Each pack comes with three squirt toys that are all Disney-themed, such as The Little Mermaid, Minnie Mouse, and Toy Story. Keep their boredom at bay with these squeezable, water-squirting toys. They’re colorful, which will visually engage them, and you can take this opportunity to teach your toddler colors and shapes.

Fishing Pole Toy – Boon Store

Need help reeling in your toddler for bath or pool time? Get them hooked on this fishing toy, which includes a functional reel and a weighted hook that can grab onto anything that’s floating by. The toy comes with three sea creatures, so the fun can keep on going. It’s also safe, as the toy has no sharp edges and it’s almost made without BPA or PVC in its materials.

Spaceship Baby Float – HECCEI Store

Blast off in the pool with this cool spaceship floatie. In either blue or red, this inflatable is sure to excite your 2-year-old for the pool. Despite its dearer price, this floatie has plenty of safety features. Using their PearlFoam technology, there’s no need to worry about leaking. Its safety buckle also effectively works differently for when your toddler is learning to swim with breaststroke or backstroke positions.

Spinning Sprinkler Water Toy – BAZOVE

Make every single bath time fun with this adorable sprinkler toy. The pink boat-shaped toy can spin and spray water at the press of its steering wheel. If that’s not enough, the pack comes also comes with a tiny bear and rabbit that will spray water when squeezed. The toys are easy to clean and it’s also safe and durable. Young ones tend to throw toys around but its sturdy and thick ABS plastic material means the toys will withstand a drop or two. Even without the loud music and lights, these floating toys are entertaining enough. Just make sure to install batteries for it to work properly!

Play ‘n’ Splash Frog Family – Vital Baby

This adorable family of frogs can provide extra company when it comes to the pool or the bath. Bright green and fun to squeeze, this toy can develop your toddler’s hand-eye coordination whether you’re in or out of the water. However, these three little frogs can squirt water out when filled with water. They’re easy to clean, too. Despite being able to collect water, it’s straightforward to remove excess water to prevent mold growth. If your toddler is a curious biter, this toy is safe, as it’s also free of BPA and latex.

Aquani Tent & Pool – Babymoov Store

Who knew you could spoil your 2-year-old with his or her own private pool? In addition to being a paddling pool (which can hold up to a whopping 20 gallons of water), the Aquani Tent & Pool can also be converted into a comfy mattress and a ball pit play yard to use indoors. For any of its uses, the tent can easily be attached or detached in a matter of seconds. Protect your toddler from sun and other nuisances with the tent on: the fabric is UPF 50+ and helps block wind, sand, and the mesh prevents mosquitos and other bugs from entering.

Octopus and Crab Rattle Water Toys – PlayGo

Looking for a pool toy that’s fun, size-appropriate, and teaches basic early education? These rattle toys from PlayGo may fit the bill. The little octopus and crab will serve as excellent playmates during bath time or when playing in the pool with its rattling, bobbling, and spinning. Not too big and not too small, these are a perfect size for 2-year-olds to hold. The cute faces on the toys not only encourages creative play but also works to develop your child’s fine motor skills, color and shape recognition, as well as hand-eye coordination.