Best way to do painting with a toddler?

[rubbishmum33]

I'd like to try painting with my 18 month old, but am worried about mess and also worry about him trying to eat it or getting it in his eyes!

What's the best, least messy way to try painting with a toddler of this age, does anyone have any tips? Are there any other art activities that go down well at this sort of age as well?

Little Brian paint sticks. You can thank me later!

I did once set up some paint in a baking tray and then DS and I rolled a Lego car in it and then made wheel prints on a piece of paper. It entertained him for about 8 seconds.

@vampirethriller

Old clothes and a plastic tablecloth. Crayola paint is washable and non toxic

Says washable, stains like a motherbitch