Skip The Bathtub Curtain: The Home Depot Find That's Better For Kids

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The day is done and you've reached bath time with your littles once again. The bubbles are bubbling and the water is splashing. They're having a blast while you are awkwardly trying to pull the shower curtain partially closed to keep the water inside the tub instead of all over the bathroom floor — and all over yourself. The shower curtain doesn't really help though, and it mostly just annoys the kids as it knocks down half a row of bath toys they've meticulously set on the tub wall. Fortunately, there is a way to protect yourself and the bathroom from all those wild splashes without having to wrap yourself in the shower curtain. Swap in the Anqtovp Bathtub Splash Guard from Home Depot.

This splash guard is a 3-foot silicone shelf that attaches to the rim of the bathtub with suction cups. It has a 5-inch wall height that keeps all those silly splish-splashes in the tub where they belong. Plus, the shelf is 6.3-inches deep, providing plenty of extra space for bottles, loofahs, wash cloths, and bath toys. Of course, it's important to keep your bathroom safe for children, which is why this product is free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates. Speaking of safety, we also like this splash guard in lieu of a shower curtain because kids are far less likely to pull this down on themselves. Plus, it's made of a soft silicone material, so it can give your elbows some extra cushion and keep little Johnny from bumping his head on any hard corners.

Even for folks without young kids to bathe, this product can be versatile. We can't forget that our beloved pet babies need a bath, too, and a splash guard is a must-have for the perfect pet shower in your home. If you have a smaller breed, it may shield your clothing from some of the wet-dog shakes, and it's a convenient place to set shampoos and soaps while bathing pets of all sizes. Once those kids and pets are down for the night and it's time to run yourself a nice, relaxing bath, you can also use the shelf to arrange your own spa supplies or rest an evening beverage. 

The Anqtovp splash guard doesn't have any reviews on Home Depot's website yet, and at $95.40, it's not the cheapest addition to a kids' bathroom. However, with the right care, this product could serve your family for ages. When all is said and done, it's a good idea to wipe the shelf dry to keep it from harboring moisture and bacteria. You can also remove it from the tub and lean it against the wall to dry. Because it's made of soft silicone, it can be folded and stored in a cabinet or closet when it's not needed. It's worth noting that although the standard bathtub is 60 inches long, the Anqtovp splash guard is only 36 inches long. Depending on the dimensions of your specific tub, it may not cover the entire length, but you can align it with where your child usually sits to block the majority of splashes. For older kids with a shower curtain in their bathroom, Home Depot has other products that can make the space cuter and safer, like this Wudkey Non-Slip Kids Frog Bathtub Mat.