Then, of course, there’s the ingredients. Generally speaking, I prefer to use more natural, non toxic products in our house, with fewer ingredients. For the Attitude I tried both a 4:1 and 3:1 ratio of soap:cornstarch, and both worked well. Sifting the Corn Starch Makes a Much Better Bath Paint for Kids Continuing to buy that amount of Crayola bath paint just wasn’t in the budget over the long term, nor did I feel good about the ingredients. 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.

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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 This recipe uses only 3 ingredients: non toxic liquid soap ( Attitude Shampoo is my top choice), natural food coloring, and corn starch.

It’s easy to make a “just enough” batch, whipping up just enough bathtub paint each time so there’s very little waste. 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.” If you’re really, really in a hurry, you can mix up little bits of these DIY bath paints in each paint container, so they are ready for adding color even sooner. Low Waste 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!

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I’ve tried these recipes with 3 different brands of soap, and the results varied a surprising amount based on which soap I used! Sift the cornstarch into a mixing bowl or container. If you’re using the Attitude Shampoo, use 3 parts shampoo to 1 part cornstarch.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 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 I think the key is using natural food coloring, which in my experience really doesn’t stain to the same extent as more conventional food dyes. I Suggest You Skip the Cook Method 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! 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!

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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. Before getting started, decide whether you’re going to make one large batch, and then portion it out when it’s time to add food coloring, or mix up a small batch in each little cup or container. Add the food coloring to each paint container, and mix well with a spoon or the end of a paint brush.

It kept her busy, ensured she was excited about bath time (despite hating getting her hair washed), and generally encouraged fun and creativity. It is possible that latex gloves may have been worn during the manufacture and distribution of raw materials, components or finished goods. Corn starch gets really clumpy in liquid of any sort, and no matter how I tried, I could never completely de-lump it. You control the ingredients, which is always a good thing in my books! The Fun Distracts Toddlers From … Other Things My daughter LOVES bath paint. To the point where sometimes, she just wants to hold the tube of bath paint, with the lid on, and carry it around the house.