Activity:         Painting With Food

Skills:              creativity

Materials:      smock, pudding, whipped cream, fluff, applesauce etc.

Procedure:

1. Remove baby's clothing and put a smock on her.
2. Put baby in feeding table.
3. Place a small amount of soft food such as pudding in front of baby and encourage her to play or "fingerpaint" and taste.
4. Talk to baby about the activity.

Always ask parents before offering any new food.