Art materials for infants and toddlers: What’s safe, what ...
Art materials for infants and toddlers: What's safe, what's not
Make sure all commercial art supplies have the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) "AP" (Approved Product) seal.
Unsafe art materials
The problem
Safe art materials
Art materials that are not in original containers; art materials without proper labels
Commercial or cold-water dyes
Glazes, paints, or finishes that contain lead
Glitter
Unknown list of ingredients
Art materials with "AP" label
Contain chemicals that may be harmful to children.
Natural dyes made from vegetables or fruits or food-safe dyes
Contain heavy metals
Water-based paints with "AP" label
May cause eye injury for children who rub their eyes
Instant papier-m?ch?
May contain lead or asbestos
Newspaper (black ink only) and white paste
Paints that require solvents such as turpentine to clean the brushes
Contain heavy metals or harmful chemicals
Peanut butter or nuts
May cause allergic reaction in children with nut allergies; nuts may be a choking hazard for young children.
Permanent markers
May emit fumes that contain formaldehyde and ammonia
Water-based paints with "AP" label Washable water-based markers with "AP" label
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Unsafe art materials
The problem
Powdered clay
Dust may be harmful to children's lungs and eyes
Powdered tempera paints
Dust may be harmful to children's lungs and eyes
Rubber cement, and other adhesives and glues which are not water-based
Can emit fumes that contain formaldehyde and ammonia
Scented markers
May contain hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates
Shaving cream
Fumes from aerosol may be harmful
Small objects, such as craft "eyes," packing peanuts, beads, etc.
Small objects may be a choking hazard for young children who put non-edible items in their mouths.
Spray paints
Fumes from aerosol may be harmful
Uncooked beans or seeds
Small objects may be a choking hazard for young children who put non-edible items in their mouths; raw kidney beans are toxic to children and adults
Safe art materials Pre-mixed clay with "AP" label; homemade play dough made from ingredients such as flour, salt, water, vegetable oil, cornstarch, and food-safe coloring Pre-mixed water-based paints with "AP" label
White glue with "AP" label
Washable water-based markers with "AP" label
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