Choose water based lead free zero voc paint.
Baby safe paint for toys.
It s really hard to find good information about how to paint stain or dye wooden toys with safe non toxic paints stains or dyes.
In the uk at least though i ve also seen some of it on amazon.
The coverage capacity and premixed design with all natural ingredients make half half oil a child safe economical choice for finishing handmade wood toys and blocks painted with real milk paint.
These toys have been identified as unsafe toys.
If you re unsure get a lead test kit from your local hardware store.
While lead paint in your home is best either professionally removed or covered lead paint on a toy is an unsolvable problem if you were hoping your child could play with it.
Be careful when removing existing paint especially if it contains lead.
Both are available in liquid and aerosol cans.
Hemp oil from the real milk paint co.
If you suspect a toy may have been manufactured with lead or lead paint take the toy away from your child and throw it away.
So i put this page together to be a collected resource for people who might like to make or paint toys.
Since little kids like my sons chew and teethe on these toys i want to be especially certain that any.
Resene paints that are safe to use on toys.
Simple safe and clear the simplest clear finish is one coat of shellac to seal the wood followed by paste wax to leave a smooth silky feel.
Most milk paint is considered toy safe and a great choice for children s furniture as well.
Buy either shellac or zinsser sealcoat which is pure de waxed shellac mixed to the perfect wipe brush and spray consistency.
Rust oleum even has a line of toy safe paints.
In addition the paint is water based and easy to use.
Do not allow your children to play with toys that have been removed from toy stores as the result of a toy recall that has been initiated by the safety commission.
Rust oleum painter s touch brush paint is available in 250ml cans in a range of colours that are certain to brighten up any children s toy.
Offers multiple benefits for use in sealing kids toys and blocks.
Paint the nursery at least two months before the arrival of the baby.