Are you a new parent looking for fun and creative ways to bond with your infant? Look no further! Art projects are the perfect way to engage with your little one while helping them develop their senses and motor skills. Here are some simple and fun art projects you can do with your infant.

Finger Painting

Finger painting is a classic art project that is perfect for infants. Begin by covering your work surface with newspaper or a plastic sheet to protect your furniture. Use non-toxic washable paints that won’t harm your infant if they put their hands in their mouth. Squeeze a small amount of paint onto your infant’s high chair tray or directly onto the paper and let them explore with their fingers. You can also join in on the fun and make your own finger paintings alongside your little one.

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Infant sitting in a high chair with their hands covered in paint while creating a finger painting masterpiece

Homemade Play Dough

Making your own play dough is easy and a great sensory experience for your infant. Mix together 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, and 2 cups of water in a pot over low heat. Stir continuously until a dough forms. Remove from heat and knead until smooth. You can add food coloring or scents such as vanilla or lavender to make it more interesting for your little one. Let them explore with their hands and create their own shapes.

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Infant playing with homemade play dough while their parent helps them mold the dough into a shape

Sensory Bottles

Sensory bottles are easy to make and provide your infant with visual and auditory stimulation. Simply fill a plastic bottle with water and glitter, beads, or other small objects that float. Super-glue the cap on securely and let your infant shake it up and watch as the objects float around. You can also add food coloring or scents to make it more interesting.

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Infant playing with a sensory bottle filled with glitter and beads while their parent looks on and smiles

Baby-safe Bubble Bath Paint

Bubble bath paint is a unique way to introduce your infant to art while also giving them a bath. Mix ¼ cup of baby shampoo, ¼ cup of honey, and food coloring in a bowl to create your paint. Add in a few drops of water if it’s too thick. Apply the paint directly to your infant’s skin while giving them a bath and let them play and create their own designs.

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Infant taking a bubble bath while their parent helps them paint with baby-safe bubble bath paint

Vegetable Prints

Vegetable prints are a fun and unique way to make art with your infant. Cut a variety of vegetables in half such as celery, potatoes, and peppers. Apply non-toxic washable paint onto the cut side of the vegetable and press it onto a sheet of paper. Let your little one explore and create their own vegetable prints.

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A sheet of paper covered in vegetable prints created by an infant's exploration and creativity with non-toxic washable paint

Getting messy together with your infant through these simple and fun art projects is the perfect bonding experience that will also develop their senses and motor skills. Remember to always use non-toxic washable products and supervise your infant while they explore and create.

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A happy parent with their even happier infant, covered in the remnants of their fun and creative art project