Tip #4: Save money on bath toys – Use rattles or other toys

Save money on separate bath toys by letting rattles or other toys double as tub toys. This is another great reason for avoiding fabric rattles. Any rattles or teething rings that won’t leak can do “double time” as bath toys. Another great toy you can also use in the tub is the plastic colored stacking rings since the rings float.

Try to avoid using any rattles, teething rings, etc. that are not air tight since water that can seep into them may mildew, resulting in your throwing this toy out. Also try to avoid using any toys that may be difficult to dry or may not dry well on their own because you’ll waste a lot of time drying them off.

The key to keep in mind is the fewer bath toys you have, the less time you will spend cleaning up after them after each bath! Usually one or two toys are all your baby needs (and one of those toys should be your bath thermometer anyway). Remember, avoid any toys that sink to avoid having your baby fall over face first into the tub water trying to reach for a toy on the bottom of the tub.

$ Total savings: Tub toys are expensive at $4–$10 a pop! Invest this money into toys you can use in or out of the tub.

BONUS TIP #1: Save money – Avoid toy nets for your tub

Avoid purchasing these “great” toy nets for your baby’s tub toys. Why? Because they don’t dry quickly and they’re a breeding ground for bacteria and mildew that then spreads all over your baby’s toys. You’ll spend a ton of time trying to keep these nets and your baby’s toys clean. Forget throwing them in the washer too. They’re not terribly sturdy and can’t hold up to being washed several times. Finally, you’ll also spend a lot of time cleaning up spilled toys when the suction cups come loose from the shower wall. We can’t count the times my husband wasted time in the morning cleaning up the toys and risked being late for work—or worse, stepped into the shower half asleep right onto a toy that could have caused him to trip or slip because the toy net came unattached from the wall!

Instead of those horrible nets, here’s two surefire better ways to store those toys. First, consider a small plastic tub with holes and large suction cups. We found ours at Bed, Bath and Beyond for about $5. We found this works much better than the nets because you can wash it with a sponge at the same time you’re cleaning the tub—you can’t do that with the fabric nets! Secondly, you can buy a small plastic or metal decorative container or wastepaper basket to keep outside of your tub. Drape a bath towel into the container so it can absorb the water left on the toys. Then, it’s as simple as washing and replacing the towel to keep pesky mildew and bacteria at bay.

$ Total savings: You’ll save $10 on the fabric net plus money you spent on toys you can’t get cleaned.

* Time savings:  Don’t forget about your time savings trying to keep that silly fabric net (and all the toys) clean from the excessive mildew these nets cause.

! Sanity Check:  You won’t have to worry about slipping on spilled toys when the net detaches from the wall.

Just these few savings strategies above can save you $40 or more!

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