You could also place the tub on the ground and have participants kneel to bob for apples.
If you’re playing inside, place towels underneath the tub and around the base so that the floor won’t get wet.
Another idea is to have the same number of apples (e. g. , 5 apples) in the tub for each player’s turn. Choose smaller varieties of apples for children so it will be easier for them to sink their teeth into the apple. Plan on 1-2 apples per player, as some might get bites taken out of them but not removed from the tub with a player’s teeth.
A trick is to hold your breath and push the apple all the way down to the bottom of the tub before attempting to bite it. The side can work too, but it is trickier!
Set a time limit, such as 2 minutes, for each player. If you have time, players who didn’t get an apple on their first turn may go again.
