RE: Handprint projects
My first footprint I did was when my son was at the end of his nap. Make sure he is sleeping heavily when you do it. He didn't even stir; he just kept sleeping even when I cleaned him up with a wet towel! Just make sure you have plenty of supplies with you--multiple hand rags to clean his hands, multiple pieces of paper in case one doesn't turn out well, etc. After I do the print, I put clear packing tape over it just so it doesn't smudge.
Have fun!
Megulis
Mother of 2 boys & girl, 9/03, 1/06, & 8/08