I haven't tried this yet, but it looks like fun so I thought I would share!
While searching for fun things to do with Ayla, I came across this great recipe for edible finger paint. I can't wait to try it!
Simple Food Based Finger Paint
* ½ cup of cornstarch
* ¼ cup of sugar
* 2 cups cold water
* Food coloring
This simple finger paint recipe may not be the tastiest if your toddler eats it, but it is made up of completely non-toxic, edible ingredients so you don't have to worry about any chemicals touching your toddler's skin.
Mix the cornstarch and sugar together. Slowly stir in the water and mix well. Put the mixture in a pot on the stove over medium heat and heat for about 5 minutes or until the mixture develops a gel-like texture. Separate the mixture into several smaller containers and add a few drops of food coloring to each container.
Alternatives to Food Coloring
Some parents may prefer to avoid food coloring because their toddler is allergic to it or because they want to use more natural ingredients.
* Red - cherry juice, raspberry juice, cranberry juice
* Blue - blueberry juice
* Yellow - dried turmeric
* Health food stores may carry vegetable based food coloring.
