Taste-Safe Activities

As most parents and caregivers know, little ones love to put everything in their mouths, which can create safety concerns when it comes to playtime. Learn how to make some taste-safe activities for your children on this new episode of “Parent Hacks” to give yourself some peace of mind.

Taste-Safe Kinetic Sand

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  1. Add all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, add water and food coloring of your choice together.
  3. Add in half of the water mixture and mix. Add in remaining water and mix until well combined and “sand” forms.
  4. Store in a plastic air-tight container.

Edible Finger Paint

Ingredients:
  • Vanilla Pudding Cups
  • Natural Food Coloring
  • Parchment Paper
  1. Add a few drops of food coloring into each pudding cup and mix well.
  2. Lay out parchment paper to create a canvas for your little one.