It isn’t unusual for toddlers and kids of all ages to nag their parents to blow some bubbles. Be it when playing in the garden, at the local park, or at a friend’s house, it’s the sort of activity that everybody loves and can get involved with. Like most toys for toddlers, bubbles are fun, affordable, accessible, and encourages independence. That's why we've made it our mission to find the best bubble machines around.
However, there does seem to be an extensive range of machines nowadays that does make the selection process tricky for some. Do you want one for the indoors? Maybe you want a bubble machine that is best suited for the garden with more space and less to clean up? There are also devices that are automatic, and others that are more interactive.
Whatever it is you're after, we've listed the best bubble machines currently on the market. Shop our top picks below.
The best bubble machines UK 2023
Best automatic bubble machine
Description
This Bubble Buddies Kids bubble machine is an automatic bubble maker best suited for kids or toddlers who love a cute puppy dog. Also available as a hippo, this bubble machine creates hundreds of magical bubbles every minute. Super easy to use, all you need to do is add in the bubble mix and you’re good to go.
Review: "My little one used to loved having baths then she stopped liking them and resisting them.. I got this to get her back into liking them again and it works! I love it for that. However, I have to fill it twice during one bath as the space for the bubble liquid is so limited. Still, nothing to really complain about :)"
Pros
• Easy to use
• Automatic
Cons
• Have to refill frequently
Best 1000+ bubble machine
Description
The KreativeKraft bubble machine is an automatic dolphin bubble machine great for indoors and outdoors. More suitable for babies and toddlers due to ease, this dolphin can create hundreds of bubbles to entertain the little ones. Very high quality and child friendly, it’s the most adorable design, perfect for the bath, garden, playdates, and birthday parties.
Review: "Great bubble machine! My children loved it, made lots of bubbles, the mixture provided is really good, filled our whole garden with bubbles! Highly recommend!"
Pros
• Child friendly
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Cons
• Makes a lot of bubbles, not advised for smaller rooms
Best long run time bubble machine
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The Bubble Mania bubble whale is the best bubble machine for any kid who adores bubbles coming out of the sprout of a whale. Different to most, the Bubble Whale squirts bubbles upwards, just like a real whale. Completely automatic too, all you need to do is fill it up with some solution and it will do all the hard work for you. Strong, sturdy, and built to last, this little guy is a keeper.
Review: "I bought this whale because I read it "spits out bubbles at an industrial scale". Never a truer word spoken. The amount of bubbles this spits out is unbelievable. Just stock up on lots of bubble mixture, you will need it!"
Pros
• It's sturdy
• Makes a lot of bubbles
Cons
• Uses a lot of mixture
Best 500 bubble machine
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Betheaces bubble machine is the best alternative for any kid or toddler who loves a cheeky frog friend to play with. Coming with two bottles of liquid, this toy is great for both girls and boys and produces 500 bubbles per minute. Suitable for indoor and outdoor garden games, the lightweight frog is child-friendly (made from ABS plastic) and easy to use.
Review: "Really pleased with the product, came in time for our granddaughters birthday party. She was over the moon with it and in no time at all her friends were chasing streams of bubbles around the garden. Definitely a big hit with her and she will enjoy it all summer I am sure. It is small but well built and powerful. Runs for about fifteen minutes before needing a refill. Takes 4AA batteries which are not included, comes well packaged and is a fair price for the quality."
Pros
• Easy to use
Cons
• Doesn't come with batteries
• Needs refilling after 15 minutes
Best bubble machine with no pump
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For something bolder, the Gazillion Tornado bubble toy is the best bubble-blowing machine for anyone who is after lots and lots of bubbles. Coming in green, blue, yellow and multi, the toy quite literally blows a storm of bubbles straight up into the air. It’s appropriate for kids three years and up (so a little older than the automatic machines) and is a great non-toxic solution.
Review: "Great product works very well not like others, don’t need to keep refilling that often either."
Pros
• No constant refilling
• Blows bubbles upwards
Cons
• Not suitable for children below three years
Best wand bubble machine
Description
This is an automatic bubble wand for kids who want their inner princess or fairy to shine. The Blower Magic Fairy Stick Bubble Maker comes with a flashing light, musical light and can produce over 1,000 colourful bubbles per minute. Coming with bottles of solution, this toy is suitable for kids three years and up who want to take control and create some magic!
Review: "Bought as a gift for my princess crazy 3-year-old and it went down very well! She loves the wings and the fact that it plays a tune when she pushes the button, and it’s great for me because it’s easy for her to use on her own without her spilling the bubble solution everywhere. Very easy to use for little hands."
Pros
• Encourages independence
• Easy to use
Cons
• It needs to be kept upright
Best giant bubble wand
Description
Guilty Gadgets Giant Bubble Wand is a manual alternative to the Ucradle and creates bubbles of a much larger scale. Ideal for the garden and the outdoors, this toy certainly keeps the kids out of trouble, interested, and gives them a good little workout in the process. Suitable for kids five years and up, simply pour the solution into the dish, dip the ring in, and create mammoth bubbles for hours on end.
Review: "Brilliant toy! Hours and hours of fun! Although you only get a small bottle of bubbles with it which gives you 1 session of play (as it fills the little tray once only) so be prepared to spend a small fortune on big bottles of bubbles as well! Worth it for the enjoyment though. My 2 year old can easily use this and makes lots of bubbles by just gently moving it through the air. She loves that she can ‘do it on her own’!"
Pros
• Easy to use
Cons
• Only comes with a small bottle of bubble mix
Best bubble lawn mower
Description
Guilty Gadgets also has the very popular Lawn Bubble Mower toy for kids and toddlers. This bubble machine has a soapy solution included and is battery operated – phew! All you need to do is fill up the little reservoir with the solution, press the power button and watch the bubbles come out. Meanwhile, watch your kid’s faces light up with satisfaction due to their top-notch mowing skills.
Review: "It was easy to put together, the right height for my nephew son who’s two. It was a great hit at the party so much so three other mums wanted one, all the kids loved it. Works very well. Got big bottles of liquid to last all summer."
Pros
• Comes with a big bottle of bubble mix
• Battery operated
Cons
• Not suitable for inside use as mixture can spill
Bubble Machine FAQs
Are they suitable for babies?
Bubbles are great for baby sensory. They can help encourage their hand-eye coordination as well as motor skills. Just ensure the machines are out of reach from your baby and the bubbles do not blow directly onto them.
Are they worth it?
It's well known that children love bubbles, but it's also very easy for younger children to spill bubble mixture with your standard bubble sets.
If your child is also independent and won't let you hold the solution which leads to spillages, with a bubble machine your child can turn it on and off as they please without the disappointment of losing all the bubble mix.