The Best Bubble Machines for Kids of 2024

This is an ideal battery-operated bubble machine to take with you to the park, beach, or your next outside playdate because of its very small size. It’s extremely lightweight and fits right in the palm of your hand, and is therefore easy for your little one to pick up and move around.

The dog-inspired bubble maker has eight spinning wands that claim to blow more than 500 bubbles a minute. Overall, the blower puts out a decent amount of bubbles but the spinning wands move fairly slowly, so the bubbles aren’t as plentiful with this machine. However, the slow-moving wands make this machine a better pick for small children who may be tempted to stick their fingers in.

While the design bodes well mostly, it does hinder your ability to neatly pour in the solution. The bubble reservoir is very small (less than 4 ounces). Due to the tiny design of the machine, there’s just not enough space to easily pour in bubble solution without spilling. A large medicine dropper or small baster might work better than pouring directly from the solution bottle.

In short, this bubble maker is small, easy for kids to carry, and puts out an adequate amount of bubbles for the size. Just be prepared for a small mess when you add bubble solution.

The Fubbles Bubble Blastin’ Automatic Party Machine doesn't mess around when it comes to pumping out a continuous stream of small bubbles. That was exactly our experience when using the bubble blower. It comes with a small bottle of bubble solution that can be poured directly into the basin. After about 10-15 minutes, you’ll need to add more bubble solution to the machine. It runs on four AA batteries, which are not included with your purchase.

While we like that this battery-operated bubble machine is lightweight and easy to carry, it does feel like it’s made from cheap plastic and might crack or break completely if it were to drop on the ground. It also only has one speed. Be careful when moving the machine when it’s full of the solution because it can spill back into the motor and potentially cause damage. However, if you’re looking for a portable, lightweight bubble maker for big kids, this could be a worthy investment.

We weren't sure what to expect from the Victostar Bubble Machine, but it delivered on blasting out lots of high-quality bubbles thanks to the 10 rotating bubble wands. We can’t tell you exactly how many, but Victorstar estimates it’s about 800 bubbles per minute. It's not our No. 1 pick because the spinning wands feel flimsy like they could easily break. Additionally, the basin for the solution is relatively small given the size of the machine. It only holds up to 5 ounces at a time, meaning you'll need to add more solution about every 15 minutes to keep the bubbles flowing.

We love the Victostar machine's robot-inspired design and the hook on the top, making the machine easy to carry. It comes with two bottles of bubble solution and runs on four AA batteries, which are not included. The machine works well at producing small bubbles in a timely fashion, but having to refill it multiple times an hour is a bit of a pain. Victostar claims the bubble machine is made from non-toxic, ABS plastic. Overall, if you’re looking for a unique robot design and don’t mind only being tied to one bubble speed, the Victostar Bubble Machine is a viable choice for the price.

"Cocomelon," the hit Netflix show for kids, is everywhere these days—even bubble makers. The Cocomelon Bubble Machine can blow bubbles and play songs from the show, entracing kids who can’t get enough of the catchy bops. The machine also works in bubble-only mode, for those times when you don’t want to listen to another “Cocomelon” song. The songs, which cycle through the same variety, are loud enough to hear when you’re sitting closeby, and are at a just-right volume for little ears (there are no volume controls).

The bubble maker is downright adorable, but it’s smaller than most other bubble machines in our guide and has a lower bubble output. Because it’s on the small side, it’s tricky to pour solution into the reservoir without spilling it. A funnel would remedy this problem, but it’s an extra step we don’t want to go through to use a bubble machine. Especially considering that the reservoir only holds 3.38-ounces of solution, so it won’t be long before you need to repeat the process. Pouring the solution in was the messiest part of the Cocomelon bubble maker. For these reasons, this bubble machine ranked lower down in our list. Once fully assembled, the machine did not leak or spill.

That said, the small size is ideal for babies, who will likely be transfixed by the combination of bubbles and music coming from the pint-sized plastic watermelon. It’s also an ideal size for young toddlers to enjoy, but the older kids we tested with, ages 4 and 9, lost interest quickly. (Of note, the manufacturer's recommended age range is 3 and up.)

The bubble maker comes with a 4-ounce bottle of solution, but it does not come with the three AA batteries you need to power it. Despite its small capacity, the Cocomelon Bubble Machine will surely delight the Cocomelon-obsessed kids in your life with a soap-filled, sing-a-long experience.

If you’re looking for a bubble machine with a cheerful design, then the KidzLane Bubble Machine is worth a look. It’s bright and colorful, sturdy and durable, and holds about 6 ounces of bubble solution. You can pour the solution directly into the dolphin’s mouth, which was great fun for my kids who enjoyed “feeding” the sea life-shaped bubble maker.

It features 10 spinning wands that blow a consistent stream of small bubbles. On some occasions, the bubbles would cling to the front of the machine, creating a messy backup. It has a no-tip design to keep it stable and has a large, 8-ounce reservoir for the bubble solution. You'll need six AA batteries (not included) to power the machine. Overall, this machine works well and features a sturdy (and adorable) design, but it requires more batteries than other bubble machines and can be messy to use.