| Kid face painting is generally fun and easy. However, | | | | presents a risk of getting into an accident. The paint |
| before you start on the activity, there are some things | | | | may go into the eyes or your painting tools can cause |
| that you may want to consider first. Children are | | | | bruising or cuts. There are several ways to keep a |
| different from adults in many ways. For one, they are | | | | child comfortable and you can find different techniques |
| more at risk of getting into accidents and secondly, | | | | on kid face painting over the Internet. |
| they are more of a concern especially when it comes | | | | 5: Position yourself comfortably before you start face |
| to their parents. Getting to know safety practices is a | | | | painting. If you are in an awkward position you can trip |
| must especially if you are planning to go professional | | | | and injure the child in front of you. Also make sure you |
| with your kid face painting activity. | | | | are in a wide space-if you are in a cooped-up area |
| Here are the 7 simple steps to safer kid face painting: | | | | other children who may be playing or running around |
| 1: Clean your hands to prevent infection and germs | | | | can accidentally hit you or the seated child. |
| transferring from one child to the next. You can use | | | | 6: Warm water and a gentle cleanser must be used to |
| soap and water or hand sanitizers in between | | | | wash off paint. You can also dampen a piece of |
| sessions. | | | | cotton to clean the face. Don't rub on the skin, as this |
| 2: Make sure that you have everything you need and | | | | can cause irritation. |
| that the paints you are using are non-toxic and suitable | | | | 7: Take short breaks in between face painting |
| for the skin. Paints that are not meant for the skin can | | | | sessions. Drink water if you are thirsty and eat when |
| cause allergic reactions like rashes. Also make sure | | | | hungry. When you aren't able to focus properly, not |
| you don't use ordinary metallic glitter, as these can | | | | only will you make mistakes but you might also poke |
| irritate both the eyes and the skin. Always use clean | | | | the child by accident. |
| tools. If you must, dip your brushes in clean water | | | | If you keep these 7 tips to safer kid face painting, you'll |
| before every session. | | | | definitely enjoy the activity more and worry less |
| 3: Prepare ahead of time and have everything you | | | | whether you are doing the right thing in kid face |
| need ready in one place. Having to go and get other | | | | painting. You will be able to work your way up to being |
| tools or materials will leave the child unattended. The | | | | a professional face painter while avoiding |
| child may accidentally fall off the chair or hurt his or her | | | | confrontations from other parents. For more safety |
| eyes with the paint and other tools. | | | | tips on kid face painting, you can scan through face |
| 4: Make the child behave and explain to him or her the | | | | painting books in the library or simply print out |
| need to be still while you are face painting. A child who | | | | information online. |
| is constantly moving or making sudden movements | | | | |