Whether or not your kid loves or hates his bath, all kids love to play in the water — and bathtub toys and play entices even the most reluctant of bathers. (Believe me, I know!)

So what are some fun activities for the bath? Here are some DIY (Do-it-yourself) bath ideas.

Colored ice-cube boats from El hada de papal

Ice Cube Directions from Frugal Bathtime Fun for Baby: Fill your ice cube trays with water, adding a drop of food coloring to each section.

Make Bathtub Foam from a Tisket a Tasket

and Paint! from Quirky Momma

Glow Sticks in the Bathtub from Play At Home Mom

Puffy Bathtub Paint from Chalk in My Pocket

Don’t forget to add measuring cups, colander, funnel, plastic bowls and any plastic toys that float!

And, remember to wash those bath toys in your dishwasher every month. They do get germy and slimey!

Have fun in the bath!

What are your child’s favorite bathtime activities? (Besides getting clean.)