Thread: re : wood sealants for toddlers

Originally Posted by crazywizdom

talking about the aforementioned blocks I am making for the kinder does anyone have any ideas on non toxic finishes all my research points toward beeswax or vegetable oil because kiddes will put these in their mouths i want them as non toxic as possible any advice will be greatly appreciated
this forum is amazing I have learnt more in the last hour than in my entire life cheers crazy

Search the forum (Search button is the 3rd from the right on top of every forum page). You will se that many finishes are food and kid safe. How about starting with the forum sponsors trad wax product?
ie http://www.ubeaut.com.au/trad.html

I use it on all my cutting boards, utensils etc and just cos' it's a damn fine wax and brings out the best on most timber.

Why do you want to use wood sealant on a toddler?

Al :confused:

Originally Posted by ozwinner

Why do you want to use wood sealant on a toddler?

Al :confused:

Just think about it, Al - sealing in the stuff toddlers create would really save on nappies!!!

You could always colour them with food dye then seal them with shellac.
Shellac is also used as a foodstuff so it should be safe

Originally Posted by jmk89

Just think about it, Al - sealing in the stuff toddlers create would really save on nappies!!!

And if you use a dark coloured timber, even if you suffered a little leakage . . . . . . Nah . . . maybe we won't go there.