Tub Works Light Up Bath Toys Review: Emergency Cars

Tub Works Emergency Cars Light Up Bath Toys (6 pack)

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The short version

Buy it if

Toddlers who like emergency vehicles and bright lights
Parents who want bath toys that cannot grow mold inside

Skip it if

You want bath toys that last for years
You prefer toys without built-in batteries

What owners like

Toddlers enjoy the flashing color changes in the tub
No mold since nothing gets inside
Tub Works is described as quick to replace defective sets

Common complaints

Some units do not light up or stop working early
Quality seems to vary between batches and sellers
Batteries cannot be replaced, so the toys are done when the lights die

Based on The Works Brands (Tub Works) product page and its summary of buyer feedback, the maker's page for the sister Dinos light up set, the Amazon listing title and the Nantucket Kids retailer listing. No editorial review or forum thread on this set was found, so complaint themes rest on review summaries from the maker's own site..

Research scores

Does the job 6.5 lights delight toddlers, but some units arrive dead or fail early

Safety info and materials 7.0 maker states phthalate-free, BPA-free PVC and sealed batteries

Ease of use 7.5 lights start on contact with water and nothing needs cleaning inside

Value 6.0 non-replaceable batteries rated at about three months of use

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Owned sinceNov 2025

Owned for11 months

Times bought1

Price range$$

Nov 2025
First bought.

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

Six soft, squeezable emergency vehicle bath toys that float and flash colored LED lights when they touch water, with sealed, non-replaceable batteries.

Lights start on contact with water, no switch to find
Sealed, no hole design keeps water out, so no mold builds up inside
Soft and squeezable, sized for small hands
Also usable in kiddie pools and water tables, per the maker
Part of a Tub Works line that includes a dinosaur light up set and non-light mold free sets

A good pick for toddlers who love police cars and fire trucks and for parents tired of moldy squirt toys, since the toys are sealed with no holes. The trade-off is lifespan: the batteries cannot be replaced, the maker rates them at about three months or more of regular use, and some buyers report units that arrive dead or quit early.

How it compares

Tub Works Vehicles Bath Cars Mold Free Bath Toys, 6 packBetter if you want sealed, mold free cars with no batteries to die$

Tub Works Dinos Dinosaur Light Up Bath Toys, 6 packThe same light up design for a child who prefers dinosaurs$$

Specs

Vehicles: Police car, fire engine, ambulance, rescue helicopter, tow truck, rescue boat
Age: 6 months and up, per Tub Works
Material: Soft PVC, stated nontoxic, phthalate-free and BPA-free
Lights: Water-activated LEDs flash and change color for about 20 seconds, then turn off until reactivated
Battery: Sealed inside, not replaceable, rated 3 months or more with regular use
Design: Seamless, no hole body that floats

Worth knowing

Batteries are sealed inside and cannot be replaced.
Tub Works recommends the toys for ages 6 months and up.

Questions

Can you replace the batteries in Tub Works light up bath toys?

No. The batteries are sealed inside and are not replaceable.

How long do the lights last?

Each toy flashes for about 20 seconds per activation, and Tub Works rates battery life at 3 months or more with regular use.

Do Tub Works bath toys get moldy?

They are sealed with no holes, so water cannot get inside, which is what prevents mold.

What age are Tub Works light up bath toys for?

Tub Works lists them for 6 months and up.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.