Hands Down

This tip I have learned by personal experience. When I taught 3-5 year olds we always liked to do crafts/ gifts for parents and such for holidays. They love it. I love looking at Baby G's hand and amazing how much it has already grown. Give a gift of a hand print to Grandparents too. They love them!
We have a paint your own pottery place in town and last year I put Gianna's hand print on everything. I do have to come up with new ideas, but hand prints are always a hit.
Some things to keep in mind:
If you have a wiggly toddler- strap them in the high chair first.
Have EVERYTHING ready before you begin. Extra paper, paint brush, LOTS of baby wipes with in hands reach, an apron for you, and a cover up on the clothes for the toddler.
Go fast.
Do one hand at a time. Paint it. Put it down. Move the paper. Clean hand . Repeat.
Expect to get dirty. Expect your toddler to get dirty.
When putting the hand down. Hold it firmly, and I usually put a finger in her hand to hold so I can place the heal down first and then move my fingers up as I put her fingers down.
It's OK to go back and touch up if a finger did not imprint all the way. (Use your own I won't tell!)
As much a possible try to kept the other hand out of the way. Give them something else to hold onto with the free hand.
Use these tips and you will have treasured artwork for years to come!