Do bath toys take over your bathroom after every bath? Picking them up can feel like a never-ending chore. But don’t worry, there are plenty of simple ways to keep them organized!
For kids, bath toys make bathtime fun. For parents? Not so much when they’re scattered everywhere. The big question is: Where do you put them all?
In this article, we’ll share 18 easy storage ideas to help you keep bath toys neat and dry. No more tripping over rubber ducks or dealing with soggy messes!
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How to store bath toys: List of Bath Toy Storage Ideas?
Here are some cool ideas for storing bath toys! Whatever you choose, make sure the toys can dry completely. If water sits on them or in the container, it can cause mold to grow, and that’s not fun.
You don’t want your little one splashing with gross, moldy toys or yucky rubber duckies. (Try saying that three times fast!)
1. Dino-Scoop Baby Bath Spout Cover
This must-have bath item has lots of room and a comfy handle to scoop up and store all your kiddo’s toys after splashing around.
Makes cleaning up after bath time a breeze while keeping toys dry and tidy and lets water drain out completely, so toys stay clean and dry when stored.
2. Hanging Mesh Bath Toy Organizer
The ALYER bath toy organizer is super handy, it has a sturdy metal hook that easily hangs from your shower head or curtain rod. No more dealing with floppy suction cups that never stay put!
Parents who’ve struggled with other organizers love this one, and the reviews show it. Want to see the latest price?
3. Mesh Bath Toy Storage Bag with bottom zipper (by Muchfun)
Here’s why this mesh storage bag is awesome:
Parents are obsessed with this thing, and the ratings prove it!
4. Bathtub Corner Toy Organizer
Skip Hop’s Moby Corner Bath Organizer is a popular choice that sticks to your bathtub corner with four suction cups.
The product picture doesn’t show its size clearly, it’s pretty small.
Customer photos on Amazon give a better idea of how it looks in use. It’s best for just a few toys, not a big collection, but people still seem to like it.
5. Put the bath toys into a portable plastic shower caddy
This mDesign shower caddy is a total crowd-pleaser – dorm kids and campers swear by it for shared showers. But here’s the parent hack: those handy drainage holes make it perfect for corralling bath toys too!
No more soggy messes, just toss in the toys and let the water drain right out. Easy peasy!
6. Over The Door, Stainless Steel Bathroom Shelf Organizer
If you’ve got a glass shower door, you can hang stainless steel wire baskets from the frame.
These baskets aren’t very big, so they’re best for one or two small toys, like a rubber duck. You could also hang a mesh bag of bath toys from the lower hooks.
They’re great for holding soap, shampoo, and other shower stuff, too, making them a handy double-duty organizer.
7. Hang the mesh bag from suction cups
You can also hang a mesh bag using strong suction cups stuck to the bathtub wall.
Suction cups work best on smooth surfaces like porcelain or glass tiles.
While some claim to hold a lot of weight, parents often say suction cups slip off when holding bath toys.
However, LUXEAR’s suction cups get great reviews, with many parents saying they hold bath toys securely.
8. Hang the bath toy bag from the shower head or hanging shower caddy
Our friends hang a mesh bag with a few toys from their shower caddy, which hooks onto the shower head and sticks to the tub wall with suction cups.
This works best for a small number of lightweight toys, like foam letters.
9. Cascading Bath Toy Baskets
These playful plastic baskets come as a set of three, each shaped like cute robot heads. But they’re not just fun to look at, they’re seriously smart organizers too!
Here’s why they rock:
Parents love how these combine fun design with practical storage. What do you think? Could these robot baskets be your bath time heroes?
10. Store the bath toys in plastic storage bins
You can keep bath toys in plastic bin baskets, but make sure they have holes in the bottom so water can drain out.
If the bin doesn’t have holes, dry the toys completely before putting them in. (The woven plastic bin we mentioned earlier has a solid bottom, for example.)
This is what we do at home. We use a drawer from an old plastic cart to store our daughter’s bath toys. We air-dry the toys first, then tuck the bin under the bathroom sink.
(I could add holes to the bin for drainage, but I like keeping it as-is in case I need it for something else.)
Lots of people use cheap storage baskets from dollar stores for their kids’ bath toys.
Here are some ideas for where to keep the bin once the toys are dry:
Bins are awesome for kids with tons of bath toys. You don’t have to deal with suction cups falling, sticky hooks giving out, or overloading shower organizers.
11. Munchkin Quack Toddler Bath Toy Caddy
This clever tub-spanning organizer:
Bonus: It works for parents too! My sister uses a similar one that:
The ultimate win-win – happy kids + dry books!
Ready to try this game-changer?
12. Hanging Fruit Basket
I’ve heard of folks using hanging fruit baskets as bath toy holders.
This could be a great idea if the basket is made of plastic or stainless steel to avoid rust.
13. Munchkin Mesh Bath Toy Scooper
This is another popular bath toy organizer from Munchkin—their mesh scooper.
The wall-mounted bracket stays fixed to the tub, while the removable basket lets you easily scoop up toys and then hang it back in place.
A simple yet clever design.
14. OXO Tot Stand up Bath Toy Storage
The basket has big holes so water drains out quickly.
It comes with a separate base that catches any leftover drips, so you don’t have to stand over the tub forever waiting for the toys to dry. Just scoop the toys, let most of the water drain, and set the basket on the base, which sits on the bathroom floor.
Just make sure to empty the water from the base later so it doesn’t get gross.
(And keep little fingers away from the holes so they don’t get stuck!)
This is one of the best ways to store bath toys because it holds them neatly and makes cleanup a breeze.
15. Tub Cubby Bath Toy Organizer
Tub Cubby makes this cool hanging organizer just for bath toys.
You can hang it on the bathtub wall using either suction cups or sticky hooks, both of which come with it.
Place it above the tub’s edge, and your kiddo can easily grab their toys (and maybe even help tidy up!).
16. Hang the mesh toy bag using S hooks
If your mesh bag doesn’t have a drawstring, no problem! You can hang it using an S-hook.
Just hook the S-hook onto your shower curtain rod or a shower organizer.
The bag of wet toys will hang above the tub, so water drips right into it.
17. Hang the toy bag from a Command Hook
You can hang the mesh bag using waterproof Command Hooks if your bathroom has smooth, non-porous tiles or flat surfaces.
These sticky hooks have a weight limit, like 5 pounds, so keep the bag’s weight under that, and it should hold up great.
18. Put the bath toys in a mesh bag (like a mesh laundry bag)
You can use a mesh laundry bag to store bath toys. One with a drawstring is handy for keeping toys secure.
The mesh lets water drain from wet toys, and air flow helps them dry between baths.
Over time, the bag might get a bit grimy. Check the label to see if you can toss it in the washing machine or if you need to scrub it by hand. Make sure it’s completely dry before adding toys back in.
You might already have a mesh bag for lingerie or bras that you could use for bath toys instead.
If you want an easy way to store bath toys, this is a solid choice.
FAQs
How do I stop bath toys from growing mold?
The short answer: keep water from sitting inside them. Most bath toy mold comes from squirty toys with a small air hole, water gets trapped inside and never fully dries, so mold grows where you can’t see it. Look for toys marked “mold-resistant” or without an open squirt hole, squeeze out as much water as possible after every bath, and store toys somewhere with airflow (a mesh bag or a basket with drainage holes) rather than a sealed bin.
My squirty toys already have mold inside — can I save them?
Sometimes. Soak them in a mix of one part white vinegar to three parts warm water for about an hour, then squeeze the toy repeatedly underwater to flush the solution through the hole. Rinse well and let it air dry completely, hole-down, before the next bath. If mold keeps coming back after cleaning, it’s usually easiest, and safest, to just replace the toy.
Are suction cup organizers actually reliable?
It depends on your tub surface. Suction cups grip well on smooth, non-porous surfaces like glass tile or porcelain, but they tend to slip on textured tubs, painted surfaces, or anywhere there’s soap scum buildup. Wiping the surface clean and dry before sticking them on makes a big difference. If you’ve had suction cups fail before, an over-the-showerhead hook or a stick-on Command hook is a more dependable option.
Can I put bath toys in the washing machine or dishwasher?
Mesh bags can usually go straight into the washing machine, check the care label first. For the toys themselves, most hard plastic bath toys are fine on the top rack of a dishwasher (no heated dry cycle), or you can hand-wash with warm soapy water and a bottle brush to get inside crevices. Always let toys dry completely before storing them again.
How often should I clean bath toys?
For toys without an air hole, a rinse and full air-dry after every bath is usually enough to prevent buildup. For squirty toys with an air hole, a deeper clean (the vinegar soak above) every one to two weeks helps stop mold before it starts, since those are the toys most likely to trap water.
What’s the best storage option if I don’t have room for a hanging organizer?
A simple ventilated bin works well in small bathrooms, tuck it under the sink, on a shelf, or in a bathroom cart. Just make sure it has drainage holes or that you’re drying toys completely before putting them away, since a sealed bin with damp toys is exactly the mold-growing setup you’re trying to avoid.
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