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Yogurt finger paint

Colored plain yogurt paint for babies and young toddlers who still taste everything.

Yogurt finger paint
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$2 to $3
Rainy day

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How to make it

Safety

Skip this if your child has a dairy allergy. Toss it after play since it won't keep.

  1. Step 1: Split the yogurt
    1

    Split the yogurt

    Spoon yogurt into 3 bowls.

  2. Step 2: Color it
    2

    Color it

    Add 2 drops of color to each and stir.

  3. Step 3: Put them in the high chair
    3

    Put them in the high chair

    Strap your toddler in. Tape paper to the tray or use the tray itself.

  4. Step 4: Plop some down
    4

    Plop some down

    Spoon a blob of each color on the paper.

  5. Step 5: Let them smear
    5

    Let them smear

    Let them paint with fingers. Tasting is part of it.

  6. Step 6: Wipe up
    6

    Wipe up

    Clean the tray and toddler. Toss leftovers.

Edie's tip

Do it right before bath. It's messy, and that's the point.

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