Make a picture with finger paints

Finger painting can be started a lot younger than you may think. Even little babies can join in the fun as it makes a great tummy time activity! There are many good reasons to for you and your little ones to explore this fabulous, messy, art experience.
Not only is finger painting loads of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinaesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of colour recognition, experimenting with colours and colour mixing and is terrific for developing creativity skills and simple cause and effect thinking skills.
Yes, it’s messy! However messy play for babies is actually crucial to healthy sensory development. These ‘messy moments’ provide important foundation building blocks, sensory experiences, muscle and brain growth – all of which prepares them for later success and learning.
By ensuring finger painting  is done in an area that is easily cleaned, with the right type of non-toxic paint and appropriate clothing (or lack thereof!), the benefits definitely out weigh the clean-up effort!
The Finger Paint

Any finger paint that you use for babies and children must be non-toxic by mouth and non-irritating to the skin. There are lots of recipes and ideas for edible and non-toxic finger paint. We have included a few of our favourites below. Whichever paint you use, finger paint works best if it is thick – similar to the consistency of set custard.
We suggest to only use red, blue and yellow. Your child will make the other colours as these primary colours are mixed. Just place large dobs of the paint in the middle of the surface your little one is using. If warm enough, the less clothing the better. Just a nappy will do! This is not only easier for cleaning and washing, this also allows for more freedom of movement. Where more clothing is necessary, have your child adequately protected in old clothing or an art shirt, with lose fitting clothing underneath. Make sure sleeves are rolled up.
Finger painting is a fantastic tummy time activity for babies. For babies who have not yet been introduced to other foods, you can introduce finger painting, mess free, by placing some finger paint inside a large, sealed, zip lock bag.  Place the bag on the floor in front of your baby so he can push on, squish and mix the paint around inside. Keeping Copies of the Artworks

If you would like to save a print of any masterpieces created, whether on the floor, high chair, window or table, you will need to be quick and have paper ready. Absorbent paper, such as butcher’s paper, is best. While the paint is still wet, lay the paper on top of the artwork, press firmly with your hands all over, peel off and hang up to dry. Note: edible finger paint will not produce pictures you can keep.

So, all in all not a bad idea to get in the mood for mess and give this fabulous activity for your little ones a go!
Make photos of your happy baby making messy and upload the collage to the App! Add some words about your little one's impressions!