well, what I do for 2 year olds is immediately hand them something they *can* touch. If you don't want him ever to touch anything, I can see how it would be rough to even have him in the house. But surely you have art that is better experienced by feel, too?

I like to touch art, too, but I do know you shouldn't touch paintings and fragile things. Wood? I'll touch it without even thinking about it, unless I'm in a museum or something.

Oh, I know! Get a pair of cotton gloves for him to put on when he comes in! Then direct him to the things you wouldn't mind if he handled and keep your body between him and the finer things.

Karen