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

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How to make toddler safe paint? ›

Bake your flour at 300 degrees for 10 minutes to make it safe for younger children. Once the flour is cooled, mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Put your water in a bowl and add a few drops of food coloring to the water. When mixed in, pour the water and food coloring mixture into the flour and salt mixture.

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.

While commercial paint is chock full of everything from formaldehyde to benzene, water-based paints like Real Milk Paint's kid-safe paint contains simple ingredients such as milk protein, lime, and earth-based pigments for color.

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.

Once your toddler is pretty comfortable with how paint works and how to spread paint around using a paint brush you can start painting in a more traditional way: with various colors in paint pots or on a pallet or plate and paper or another surface for them to paint on. This could be at around 2 or even 3 years old.

Mix with pigments: Mix yolk with earth pigments (start with 1:1 and then add more yolk as needed), and use water to thin the paint. A drop or two of Clove Oil can be added to slow spoilage. Tempera paint does not store well once mixed, so paint away!

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon apple & blackberry purée and 1 teaspoon rice baby cereal until well blended. Note on yogurt: Greek yogurt provides the best results in these paints because of its natural thickness.

Tempera Paint:Tempera paint is a great paint choice because it's easy to clean, dries fast and won't crack or flake. Tempera comes in matte and glossy finishes, and works well on paper, cardboard, wood or canvas surfaces.

Is there edible paint for babies? ›

Bakell® Edible Finger Paint For Kids & Babies (4 Pack Set) | KOSHER Certified | 100% Edible Paint For Babies | Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Non-GMO Edible Finger Paint.

Look for water-based or natural paints.

Rather than solvent-based or oil-based paints, choose water-based paints. Water-based (also called latex or acrylic) paints use water as the liquid, and they release fewer chemicals as they dry.

Though acrylic paints labeled “non-toxic” are safe, it's best that young toddlers stick to other craft paints. As toddlers tend to put their fingers in their mouths, choosing one of the previously mentioned paint types would be a safer choice altogether.

Painting with Food Coloring

The best coloring to use for edible food paint is gel food coloring. This allows you to add concentrated color that pops. Food gel coloring comes in many colors. I suggest getting a variety pack if you are just getting started.