Some children love expressing themselves and showcasing their style through clothing and accessories. Nail art is another fantastic avenue for self-expression, offering a plethora of cute designs that can be recreated or used as inspiration for something unique. From intricate patterns to simple solid colors, there are countless kids’ manicure ideas to explore. Whether your child can sit still for a detailed design or only has the patience for a quick coat of color before dashing off, there’s a perfect nail art idea for every little fashionista.
What types of nail polishes are safe for your child?
Some kids are already in elementary school (or older) before they show any interest in having their nails painted, while others aren’t old enough to form a complete sentence but still manage to ask you to paint their nails. Caregivers often wonder if nail polish is safe for children and, if so, what age is appropriate to allow them to start painting their nails.
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Dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, explains in an email to Romper that there is no “magic age” to paint children’s nails. “It’s a personal preference,” he says, “[and] people often prefer to wait until the child is old enough to avoid putting their hands in their mouth.” This is because when children put polish on their fingers in their mouths, they may be ingesting chemicals and ingredients found in many nail polishes.
The tricky part is that even if your child no longer sucks his thumb, he may still put his hands in his mouth in other ways, even if just while eating. As a result, Dr. Garshick advises caregivers to be careful about the products they use when painting their children’s nails. “It is best to find products that are water-based and free of certain chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP),” he says. Piggy Paint, Ella + Mia, and Suncoat Girl are among her favorite polishes.
If you have a few shades of non-toxic nail polish on hand, use them by recreating some of these adorable kids’ nail designs.
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