2 Ingredient Edible Paint Recipe (Toddler Safe) (2024)

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How to make edible paint for a toddler? ›

Also watercolors, finger paints and puffy paints are great for toddlers.

Non-Toxic Baby Safe Paint For Your Nursery

Having non-toxic paints for toddlers is great but for babies or newborn babies is another thing. Luckily, Milk Paint is also a perfect option for babies. Milk paint is often regarded as a baby-safe paint option, making it a popular choice for nurseries and children's rooms.

In less than 3-minutes you can have homemade finger paint for a fun activity with your little one. All you need is some Greek yogurt, a little rice baby cereal, a few jars of brightly colored baby purées and a few sheets of large construction paper (white paper helps the paint colors show up).

Blend 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of salt. Add 1/2 cup of water… and mix until smooth. Divide it up into three sandwich bags and add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food coloring to each bag.

Tempera paint is water-soluble, and the majority of tempera paint available is non-toxic. The paint's creamy consistency helps it flow smoothly onto paper, cardboard, cloth, wood, or canvas and provides excellent coverage, which allows kids to use a variety of creative painting techniques.

The best ones to use for handprint painting are *washable tempera paints. They should be labeled non-toxic and be sure to check that the label says washable. You will want ones that are not too runny and not too dry.

Tempera Paint:Tempera paint is a great paint choice because it's easy to clean, dries fast and won't crack or flake.

How to make washable paint for toddlers? ›

With just 2 parts dishwashing liquid, 1 part cornstarch, and food coloring, you probably have everything you need already at home. Start by mixing the ingredients together and pour into individual bowls. Then add food coloring and use a paintbrush to mix the food coloring into the paint mixture.

An option for non-toxic paint is clay paint. Clay paint is made from natural materials, so it's typically biodegradable and non-toxic. It's also breathable, so it won't trap harmful fumes in the room. Milk paint is made from natural materials like milk and lime, so it's gentle on your furniture.

Supplies for Homemade Finger Paint

The basic ratio is 1 flour: 2 water, so scale up or down according to how much paint you'd like to make. We used washable, non-toxic liquid watercolors to add color to the paint, but you could also use food coloring for a similar effect.