Northolt, Middlesex -- (SBWIRE) --11/14/2011 -- Just arrived in Baby City is the Soft Ducky from Sassy. Some may recognize in Soft Ducky a traditional toy, the ‘duck race’ yellow duck. However, the clever twist in the tail of this baby bath toy is a helpful ‘too hot’ indicator. This is activated, making Soft Ducky change colour, to warn parents, guardians, babysitters and nannies if the water is too hot. That is, if it is approximately 103°F.

Bath ducks are eternally great mates to have in the bath. This one is no exception, making a friendly and fun companion at bath time. Ducky is water tight and floats in the bath, keeping baby company. The best feature though is one design for others’ comfort – the ‘too hot’ indicator reassuring parents of the correct temperature of the water.

A great addition to bath play, the toy is one which is a great ingredient in the array of bath toys, so useful in encouraging small people to experiment with water and objects. Stimulating their interest in the elements from a young age is so important for healthy brain development. Water play is always a winner with tiny children, as well as with parents, being one of the first ways in which children start to experiment scientifically. Every parent knows all too well the wrinkled fingers and toes with the reluctance of these little Einsteins to relinquish the bath.

Evocative of baby baths throughout the generations, this toy is especially great for when Granny and Grandpa come to babysit their little grandchildren. It would also work particularly well to keep at their home, for when they have the tiny visitors to stay. The yellow duck can be a great reminder of their own childhood, as well as the time they were bathing their own children. It can connect them with these happy times, and help them remember how much fun baby bath time can be. It may also jog their memory as to what games are entertainers during these happy times.

The best feature of this innovative ducky though is the bath thermometer appeal. Not all grandparents may be as sensitive to the temperature of the water as they perhaps used to be. The distinctive temperature check function provides comfort that the water is not too hot.

The Soft Ducky is a great stand-alone toy, fulfilling its own purpose with such a unique temperature check feature. However, you can complement bath time with other toys such as bath boats from Sassy, as well as from Tomy. Baths from Beaba and Fisher Price allow you to find everything you need for a happy baby bath time.