Description
This is a 20 pack of waterproof temporary tattoo stickers for children, at $24.18 a pack, with a wide choice of designs selected from the options above. Twenty in a pack is the useful number for a party bag run or a classroom reward jar, because it covers a birthday guest list without buying several packs.
Party bag fillers have one job and most of them fail at it: they need to survive the walk to the car. Small plastic toys break, sweets get eaten before the parents have said goodbye, and bubble mixture ends up on someone's back seat. Temporary tattoos are the exception - they are flat, they cost almost nothing per child, they cannot break, and applying one is itself part of the fun rather than a thing that gets done and forgotten. The waterproof finish is what decides whether it lasts an afternoon or a week.
Specifications
| Quantity |
20 tattoos per pack |
| Type |
Temporary transfer tattoo stickers |
| Finish |
Waterproof |
| Application |
Water transfer - no adhesive needed |
| Suits |
Children, with adult supervision |
| Designs |
Select your design from the options above |
What's in the Box
| 20 x |
Temporary tattoo stickers in the design selected |
| Not included |
Applicator sponge - a damp cloth or paper towel is all that is needed |
Why Temporary Tattoos Work as Party Bag Fillers
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Twenty covers a party - one pack handles a typical birthday guest list without splitting packs across children.
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Flat and unbreakable - they survive the bottom of a party bag, which most small toys do not.
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The applying is the activity - unlike a trinket, a tattoo gives a child something to do when they get home.
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Nothing to eat - useful when you do not know every guest's allergies.
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Cheap to post - they weigh almost nothing, so they combine well with the rest of a party order.
How Do You Apply a Temporary Tattoo So It Lasts?
Preparation does more than technique. Pick a flat, fairly hairless patch of skin - the outer forearm and the back of the hand are the reliable ones - and wash and dry it first, because skin oils and any trace of moisturiser or sunscreen are what cause a tattoo to lift at the edges within an hour. Peel off the clear film, press the design face down, then hold a thoroughly wet cloth against the backing for about thirty seconds. The temptation is to lift and check early; do not, because a half-transferred tattoo cannot be re-pressed. Peel the paper back slowly from one corner, then leave it alone to dry without rubbing.
How Do You Get a Temporary Tattoo Off Again?
Worth knowing before school on Monday. Soap and water alone will not shift a waterproof transfer - it is designed to resist exactly that. What works is oil: baby oil, olive oil or a cold cream rubbed on and left for a minute, then wiped off with a cloth. Sticky tape pressed on and pulled away lifts most of what remains. Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser works quickly but is harsher on young skin, so try the oil first. Avoid scrubbing, which irritates the skin far more than the tattoo does.
Are Temporary Tattoos Safe for Children's Skin?
For most children, transfer tattoos of this kind are used without problems, but there are sensible precautions worth taking. Patch test first on a small area of a child's arm and leave it a few hours if they have sensitive skin or a history of reactions. Do not apply to broken skin, sunburn, eczema or near the eyes and mouth. Remove it if any redness or itching appears rather than waiting to see. One thing to be aware of separately: so-called black henna temporary tattoos, which are a different product entirely, can contain PPD and cause serious reactions - these are water transfer stickers and are not that, but the distinction is worth knowing if you are buying tattoos for children anywhere.
Buyers are typically parents filling party bags for a birthday, teachers and after-school staff building a reward box, and people organising school fetes, fundraisers and holiday programmes where something cheap and popular is needed in quantity. A steady second group is parents buying for a long car trip or a wet weekend, where twenty tattoos will occupy a child for considerably longer than twenty of most other things.
See the rest of our party supplies and party themes for the rest of the bag, children and kids supplies for more ideas, and craft for rainy-day activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tattoos come in a pack?
Twenty.
How long do they last on the skin?
Typically two to five days, depending on where they are applied and how often the area is washed or rubbed. Forearms last longest; hands the shortest.
Are they really waterproof?
They are water resistant once properly applied, so they survive hand washing, swimming and a shower. They are not permanent and will fade with wear.
What age are they suitable for?
School-age children with adult supervision. Not suitable for children under three.
How do I choose the design?
Select from the options above before adding to your cart. Each pack contains 20 tattoos of the design chosen.
Do I need anything to apply them?
Only water and a cloth. There is no adhesive and no applicator required.
How do I remove one early?
Rub with baby oil or olive oil, leave for a minute, then wipe. Sticky tape lifts any residue.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Designs and quantities are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Not suitable for children under three years - small parts. Adult supervision required. Do not apply to broken, irritated or sunburnt skin, or near the eyes and mouth. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
