When you see those tiny colorful turtles in their little boxes, everything seems innocent enough. Just another cute water toy. But the moment you drop it into the bathtub, the real circus begins. And as a tired parent, let me say this: don’t let those cute eyes and sleek design fool you.
Fun Until the Chaos Begins
It all started when I wanted to spice up bath time. The kids, as always, had gotten bored of rubber ducks and plastic cups. Then I saw the ROBO Turtle by ZURU — water activated, swims in five directions, even crawls on land. Comes with batteries, too. What could go wrong?
The first time we dropped it into the tub, the kids couldn’t take their eyes off it. The turtle swam, spun around, and even seemed to respond to hand movements. Fun? Absolutely. But then the problems began. First, on land it crawls like a snake on its third day of a hangover — bumping into things and getting stuck under furniture. Second, if it activates by water — don’t leave it near the sink. We lost one that decided to “escape into the wild ocean” (a.k.a. down the drain).
A Funny Story With a Sudden Twist
One evening, I decided to treat myself to a rare moment of peace — a soak in the tub (yes, it happens about once a month). I didn’t realize someone had left a turtle in the corner. As soon as the water touched it, it came to life. And believe me, when a quiet, motorized toy suddenly swims toward you in the dark — your adrenaline spikes. I nearly had a heart attack. The kids laughed for an hour the next morning when I told them how “a sea creature tried to attack dad.”
Worth It or Not?
Calling it a bad toy would be unfair. It’s genuinely fun, surprisingly sturdy (especially for little hands), and brings a ton of joy. But you’ll need to either teach your kids not to flush it down the toilet or mentally prepare yourself for surprises. Also — not all models have the same lifespan. One broke on day three; another is still going strong.
In short, ROBO Turtle is like a miniature lottery. If you’re lucky, you get a brilliant little water toy that saves many evenings. If not — well, you’ll have another reason to grumble in the kitchen while pulling a turtle shell out of the drain.
But despite it all — I’d still buy another. Because the kids’ laughter, even when you’re standing in wet socks holding that little beast, is totally worth it.