Buying guide for Best Baby Shark toys
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Written by Margot Malverty
Updated June 2024
The catchy “Baby Shark” song has become popular for kids all over the world, and Baby Shark toys are sure to bring a smile to little faces. The song uses repetitive phrases and a memorable melody paired with a dance to fully engage kids. Through the course of the song, listeners meet multiple generations of Baby Shark’s family and use a different clap for each one.
Baby Shark also has a TV show — Baby Shark’s Big Show! — leading to an even larger variety of toys on the market and a greater fan base. For fans of the song, there are Baby Shark toys in all categories of play, from educational to plush.
Baby Shark toys appeal to children in several age groups. Babies love the soft plush sharks that play music. Toddlers have fun with the play sets for imaginative play, bath toys, and more. Some caregivers may grow tired of the song playing on repeat, but there are many Baby Shark toys that do not play music, such as art and bowling sets.
Even kids who have not seen the show or heard the song would delight in one of the brand’s toys with bright colors and captivating activities.
How to find the best Baby Shark toy for a special child
How old is the recipient?
Babies: For a baby, consider a plush Baby Shark toy with a small blanket attached and no sounds or lights, which makes them safer for cuddling. Babies also enjoy walker toys that help them learn to walk and offer buttons with lights and music. They would be engaged by the Baby Shark books that play music.
If you’re looking for a fun way for an infant to get some tummy time, Baby Shark tummy time mats help with the development of baby’s neck muscles.
Toddlers and older children: Children in many age groups love Baby Shark plush toys, especially those that play the “Baby Shark” song when pressed. Different characters are available as plushies, such as Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, and Baby Shark’s friends from the television show.
Imaginative play is important for child development and keeps kids engaged. Baby Shark playsets featuring characters in a playhouse setting are a great option. Kids can practice imaginative play with other Baby Shark toys, like a microphone that plays music and lights up.
Some Baby Shark toys help teach key concepts that support what kids learn in school. Educational Baby Shark toys include puzzles, books, toy tablets, and toy phones. These products play sounds and music that teach numbers, the alphabet, instruments, and more. Baby Shark toy tablets cover a variety of educational topics and grow with a child through multiple learning stages.
Other Baby Shark toys to consider
Baby Shark art toys: Your special child might appreciate a fun art set with a variety of media for creative play. Paint sets let kids paint their own Baby Shark and the rest of the shark family. Stamp sets are also available, as well as sets with crayons and markers.
If you want a mess-free option, there are Baby Shark coloring sets with markers that work only on special paper. There is also a spacious Baby Shark mat for drawing with water. Play-Doh has a Baby Shark set with 12 non-toxic colors and cutters. Baby Shark art sets are great gift ideas that engage kids with a combination of play and practicing art skills.
Active toys: For a child on the move, there are various Baby Shark toys that get kids on their feet or can be used outside. These include sports balls featuring characters from the song or show. A Baby Shark bowling set helps children practice hand-eye coordination, taking turns, and focusing. Large sit-on balls let kids burn energy as they hop around the room. There are even powered ride-on toys, such as a four-wheel quad that a child can drive on their own, inside or outside.
Water toys: Baby Shark lives under the sea, so water toys make kids feel even more immersed in the world of one of their favorite characters. Water-friendly toys work well for bathtime play. Kids love the swimming Baby Shark toy that can be used in the bath or pool. The toy plays the “Baby Shark” song and swims in the water, and it is also available as Mommy Shark or Daddy Shark.
Simpler bath toys include buckets, a suction cup basketball hoop, and plastic figurines or finger puppets featuring Baby Shark characters. Playsets with slides and water-squirting toys are great for sensory water play.
The “Baby Shark” YouTube video was the first to reach 10 billion views.
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Pinkfong vs. competitors
Pinkfong is the creator of Baby Shark, and WowWee is one of the main manufacturers of its merchandise.
When you buy a toy from Pinkfong and WowWee, you’re getting a licensed item straight from the creator of the song and television show. This means that, when compared with off-brand toys, the characters will look most similar to those on television. Further, the sound and light effects may last longer, sound clearer, and be less glitchy.
If you don’t purchase from WowWee, note that you can also be confident when purchasing Pinkfong toys that are manufactured by partner companies such as Crayola, Baby Alive, and Nickelodeon.
Did You Know?
The “Baby Shark” song and dance was produced in South Korea by Pinkfong and started on YouTube.
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What features do Baby Shark toys have?
Plush toy features
Material: Plush toys are made with polyester. They have a soft feel on the outside and plump filling. Most Baby Shark plush toys have sewn-or printed faces rather than plastic parts. Plush toys that require batteries have internal plastic compartments and are recommended for children ages two or three and up.
Lights and sounds: Some Baby Shark plush toys light up and play the “Baby Shark” song. Others designed for babies may have no electronic features, or they may vibrate for a calming effect.
Activity and educational toy features
Material: Baby Shark toys for outdoors or handheld electronic play are made of plastic and require batteries. Many feature sticker decals, particularly on the buttons. Most art toys, such as markers and Play-Doh sets, are made with non-toxic materials.
Lights and sounds: Some Baby Shark books feature buttons that play sounds or music when pressed. Toy tablets and phones have the same features plus light-up areas.
Water toys
Material: Baby Shark water toys are made of hard plastic. Most Baby Shark toys that squirt water are made of a softer and more flexible plastic.
Water play features: Many of the Baby Shark water toys squirt water through holes in the surface. Some swim in the water and play music, which means these include interior battery compartments.
Some Baby Shark toys are compact and provide great entertainment when traveling with kids.
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How much do Baby Shark toys cost?
Inexpensive
The most affordable Baby Shark toys cost between $5 and $15. This includes small electronic toys, most bath toys, and small art sets.
Mid-range
Mid-range Baby Shark toys cost between $15 and $30. Some toys that fall into this category are larger art sets, plush toys, interactive books, and larger electronic toys.
Expensive
Expensive Baby Shark toys cost over $30. Baby Shark ride-on toys, most toy tablets, tricycles, and other large items cost between $40 and $70.
Tips
- If hearing the Baby Shark song played on repeat will bother you, buy a toy without music. Even though Baby Shark toys are based on the song and television show, many of them do not play music and are just as engaging as those that do.
- Buy extra batteries. Some Baby Shark toys may not come with batteries, and even if they do, frequent use may drain battery power quickly.
FAQ
Q. Are Baby Shark toys safe?
A. The safety of Baby Shark toys depends on the age of the user. Pay attention to the recommended age listed for a specific toy, and keep in mind safe toy use for babies and younger children.
Some Baby Shark toys, especially play sets, may present choking hazards for children under age three. Most Baby Shark toys are made of nontoxic material and comply with safety regulations.
Q. Are Baby Shark toys sold in stores?
A. Baby Shark toys are sold in stores and online.
Q. Do Baby Shark toys have power buttons to stop the song?
A. Not all Baby Shark toys have power buttons. In some toys, including many plush toys, the song continues to play every time the toy is pressed, and there is no access to the battery compartment. However, most electronic Baby Shark toys and books have on and off switches.
