Crayola Bathtub Finger Paint Soap 3 Pack New Vibrant Colors

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For the Cetaphil, I used a 2:1 but it was too gummy. Almost a marshmallow fluff consistency, and next time I would make it with a 3:1 ratio. The photo below shows bath paints made with pure red, yellow, green, and blue natural food coloring (no color mixing!) and Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. The colors mixed with the liquid soap to create what you see below. Homemade Bath Paint Supplies Even better? She often gets so distracted that I can shampoo her hair, condition, and detangle without a lot of protest. How to Make Non-Toxic, DIY Bath Paint for Kids

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My kid is addicted to bath time when it involves painting, and can happily spend upwards of an hour in the bathtub when playing with her paints. There’s also a cooking method, which involves heat corn start, hot water, and shampoo or soap up on your stove top before portioning it out into individual containers. Allergic Reactions: Be on the lookout for irritations or reactions to any of the ingredients in this recipe. If your child is particularly sensitive, you may want to patch test. If their skin does get irritated, skip the post-bath lotion, pat their skin dry, and consider an oatmeal bath on another day if it persists. Throughout the spring, I’ve been testing out different recipes. I’ve experimented with a paint recipe that requires cooking, and several no-cook versions. The Attitude shampoo worked best for colors, by a long shot. It’s completely clear, so this makes sense. The colors were “true” to the food coloring.

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However, you should definitely patch test it on your own tub, or wherever you plan on using it, before letting your baby or toddler run wild! Non Slip Mat: Make sure your tub has a non-slip mat on the bottom. This is important at all times, but especially when working with these DIY bath paints as they can make things a bit more slippery. It’s easy to make a “just enough” batch, whipping up just enough bathtub paint each time so there’s very little waste.

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Daily use of paint with ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate and methylchloroisothiazolinone, and additives like Red #33 and the catch-all “fragrance” ingredient didn’t exactly fit that lifestyle goal. Time for a Homemade Bath Paint Recipe All three also had a slightly different consistency and viscosity, which effected the ratios I used. The Dr. Bronner’s was the most “flowy”, and a 2:1 ratio worked perfectly. In fact, the Dr. Bronner’s worked best for consistency of the paint, and was most “paint like.” Non-toxic DIY bath paints: Ready in 5 minutes, this 3-ingredient bath paint for kids recipe provides hours of entertainment and won’t stain! Bath Paint: Kids vs Budget In addition to the ingredients needed to make the actual paint, you’ll want to have some tools and supplies on hand. Compared to the Dr. Bronner’s (which is amber colored in the bottle, but looked clear when I was mixing) and the Cetaphil (which is a yellow-ish color), the colors were way clearer and more vibrant with the clear Attitude Shampoo.You can also store it in an airtight container for at least a few days (I haven’t tried to store them any longer). Non Toxic & No Worries

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Supervision! Don’t take your eyes off your kids when they’re in the bath, and don’t use anything that might distract you, such as your phone. Bath Time 101: Be Present and Alert! I tried this method, and it does create slightly better results, getting rid of the “marshmallow fluff” consistency. In my experience, this bathtub paint is so much better if you sift the corn starch first, so your size of sifter might dictate which you choose.

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I tested this recipe with a few different liquid soap brands, as detailed below. I found Attitude worked best, and I like that it’s non toxic and EWG Verified™. However, feel free to experiment with other brands, or a baby wash / baby shampoo, noting that the ratio of soap:cornstarch may need to change. The most important thing is that the liquid soap you use is clear. If the wash isn’t clear, be prepared for some strange colors when you add the food coloring. The purple streak in the photo was made with Dr. Bronner’s and pure red food coloring (not mixed with blue), and the pink with the Attitude shampoo and red food coloring. My favorite paint recipe (no-cook bathtub paint) only takes about 5 minutes. The version that requires cooking takes slightly longer, but is still less than 10 minutes, all in. You control the ingredients, which is always a good thing in my books! The Fun Distracts Toddlers From … Other Things If you only have a normal-sized sifter, I recommend you make it up as a larger batch, and then portion it out for the food coloring stage.

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If you do use this method, my tip is to still sift the cornstarch. I didn’t the first time I tried this, and it was really lumpy. Safety Tips Clean Your Bath Toys After. If you use bath toys in the bath with the paint, be sure to thoroughly clean them after to prevent mold from growing. Through experimentation, I’ve found sifting the corn starch when adding it to the shampoo or soap makes it much easier to mix, and makes for a better consistency for painting. I’ve tried it with Cetaphil Baby Shampoo and Wash, Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Unscented Castile Soap, and Attitude Pure Leaves Shampoo (which is what I use in the shower). It is possible that latex gloves may have been worn during the manufacture and distribution of raw materials, components or finished goods.However, you also have to heat the soap up, which means your whole kitchen stinks like whatever chemicals are in there for fragrance. I have issues with this, since indoor air quality and controlling VOCs are so important for health! Over the course of my experimentation, I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at making bath paint. Kids I’ve tested it with seem to agree, so I figure I’d share it here! I’ve spent a fair amount of time making our own bath paint, and below I’ve shared some of my best tips as you get started, or to help troubleshoot. Soap Type Matters