D.P.
Crayola makes really great first paints for toddlers. They are chunky, fitting into a toddlers hand perfectly and are washable. They are great for any art projects and would probably work on a pumpkin just fine. I must say that I too was skeptical about letting my son carve a pumpkin, as he is only 10 months old. At his daycare this week they let the kids explore by putting their hands inside a pumpkin and even at their young age they really enjoyed the gooey mess.