Easy Edible Finger Paint Recipe For Babies and Toddlers
Are you looking for a craft activity that is fun and safe enough for your little ones? Look no further! This easy edible finger paint recipe for babies and toddlers is the perfect sensory play activity for little ones who love putting things in their mouths! Trust me your little ones will not only love painting with it but they will love eating it as well. Just make sure your surface is clean, we did it in the highchair but you can choose any area you are comfortable with them eating on.
You only need two ingredients—yogurt and food coloring—and you can create a super fun edible finger paint for babies and toddlers that is sure to keep them entertained. Plus, if you use natural food dyes or vegetables, it’s even healthier! You can even customize the colors to make a beautiful painting project. Let’s explore this easy craft project for toddlers.
How to Make Edible Finger Paint For Babies and Toddlers
Making yogurt finger paints is incredibly simple. All you need is plain yogurt and food coloring (or natural food dyes like these). Also, if you want to try a homemade yogurt this one is great! Start by pouring a small amount of yogurt into any container that is shallow enough for your toddler’s fingers to reach in easily. I used a cupcake pan so I could mix several colors at once. If you dont have a cupcake pan you could use any small bowls you have on hand or you could use these.
Then add 2-3 drops of food coloring to the yogurt until you have reached the desired color or mix of colors. If using natural food dyes such as these or beet juice or spinach powder, add those ingredients instead. Give it a good stir so that all the colors are evenly distributed throughout the yogurt and voila! You have created your own homemade finger paint!
Just Remember your little one will have their hands in this so you dont want to add too much food coloring that will stain their little hands.
What To Do With It
Once the paint is ready, let your little one get creative! I scooped mine directly onto the highchair but you could leave it in the bowls if you choose. You can also choose if you want them to use paintbrushes or just use their fingers. My son LOVES to feel new textures and squish it in his hands but I also had a niece and nephew (twins) who hated the feeling of anything squishy on their hands when they were young. So you are welcome to customize this in any way that works best for you and your sweet littles. If you choose to finger paint, they will love getting their hands messy with these vibrant colors and exploring the different texture. If they put some in their mouth don’t worry; it’s completely safe!
The Benefits of Finger Painting For Babies And Toddlers
Yogurt paint is a great way to introduce your baby to art without using toxic chemicals or messes. Plus, it’s not just fun – it also helps stimulate their sensory development as they explore different colors, textures, and tastes through finger painting. It can also help build motor skills as babies learn how to manipulate the paint with their hands. And don’t worry if things get messy – yogurt comes off easily with water and soap!
This edible finger paint recipe for toddlers and babies is an exciting activity for babies that will keep them entertained! It’s simple to make and easy to clean up – plus it’s an excellent way for parents to bond with their little ones while providing them with enriching experiences like color exploration and motor skill practice. They are easy to make using only two ingredients—yogurt and food coloring (or natural food dyes)—and you can make your own yogurt for an even healthier option. Plus, because it uses all edible ingredients, there’s no worry if they put some (or a lot) in their mouth! So grab some yogurt today and get creative with your little ones!
Yogurt Finger Paint Recipe
Materials
- Plain or vanilla yogurt
- Food coloring or natural food dyes
- Cupcake pan or small bowls (optional)
- Paint brushes (optional)
Instructions
- Dip out the amount of yogurt you want to use in each section of the cupcake pan or in each bowl.
- Add 2-3 drops of food coloring and mix. Add more until you reach desired color. Just remember your baby or toddler will have their hands in it and you dont want to much to stain their little hands.
- Decide what you want your little one to paint on. I let mine paint the highchair but you could use construction paper or anything else you choose. Just make sure its clean in case they put the yogurt in their mouth.
Get ready for lots of giggles and smiles from your tiny artist as they create beautiful masterpieces using this fun and easy edible finger paint recipe for babies and toddlers!
