No batteries required, because play should be easy.
No batteries required, because play should be easy.
Painting with your little ones is a TON OF FUN, but as parents we often worry if materials are safe for our babes. Below are a couple of safe, edible paints that you can use with your children. And the ingredients are most likely already in your cupboards! You can paint on paper, wood or just about any other item you'd like your babe to decorate. Here in the pictures this babe is painting our Paintable Wooden Eggs.
Here is a recipe from learning4kids.net:
INGREDIENTS:
4 Tablespoons of corn starch
Cold water
1 Cup of boiling water
Liquid food coloring
METHOD:Tip: If the mixture has harden from being in the fridge, adding a little bit of boiling hot water or leave the paint out for a few hours will return to its smooth consistency.
Here is another recipe that you can try from redtricycle.com:
INGREDIENTS:
METHOD:
1. Mix the flour and water together. Be sure to use warm water, as it will mix together more easily. We used a whisk to get all of the lumps out and ensure a smooth result. This is a good step for older kids to help with.
2. Divide the flour and water mixture. Pour the mixture into four bowls, cups or containers of your choice.
3. Add food coloring to each container. We stuck with the basics, making our paints red, blue, green and yellow. But you can get creative with purple, aqua, brown and more.
Pro tip: We used only three drops of food coloring for each small bowl and the colors are bright. If you go overboard with the food coloring, you may end up staining little fingers. But we promise it will wash off eventually!
4. HAVE FUN!
Your children will have lots of fun painting and you don't have to worry if they decide to give it a taste. Enjoy time with your children!!
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