How to Make Bathtub Toys with Sponges

Bath time doesn't have to be boring for your child. A child can be entertained in the bathtub without buying expensive toys. The next time you want to make bath time fun for your kids, make some toys out of new sponges.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sponges
• Scissors
• Thread
• Needle
• Permanent, waterproof adhesive

1. Get new sponges of varying sizes. Vividly colored sponges appeal to children.
2. Cut the sponges into interesting shapes. Use a marker or felt pen to outline your desired shape on the sponge before cutting the sponge with a pair of sharp scissors. Try cutting sponges into animal, letter and number shapes to help smaller children learn while bathing.
3. Glue small plastic toys on top of the sponge. Attach googly eyes, toy soldiers or other water-resistant small toys to the sponges using a permanent, waterproof adhesive, such as Superglue or Krazy Glue. The sponge acts like a little island for the toys. Set the sponges aside to air dry before using them in the bath.
4. Thread a piece of string through a needle and pull the string through the sponge. Glue one end of the string to the sponge's surface and allow it to dry. Tie a small plastic toy in the form of a diver, fish or other sea life to the unglued end of the string. Place the sponge in the bathtub and watch as the toy floats beneath the water.
5. Allow kids to stack plain sponges on top of each to build different structures.

Tips & Warnings

• Make age-appropriate bathtub sponge toys. Don't use tiny toys or pieces of sponges for very small children.
• Clean sponges regularly. Sponges can harbor bacteria.