Frequently asked questions:
Is the process safe for babies?
The materials I use are completely safe for young children and babies. The products required in the casting are often used by dentists when taking casts of teeth, and so they are suitable for even sensitive skin.
At what age are children suitable for life casting?
I recommend to cast a baby from the age of 1 week, however I am able to cast a baby of minimum age 2 days old.
What if my child won’t stay still for a cast?
Babies love to wriggle their toes and often kick whilst a cast is being taken. If it’s one of those more active days, I will can happily make a second casting of the foot (for example) for free on the day, just to be sure that everything’s going to turn out beautifully.
How long does it take?
I recommend you allow an hour for the appointment, but the actual baby feet or hand casting itself will only take up to 1 minute. I prepare the special moulding mix, which makes it more comfortable for babies, and also sets much quicker.
What clothes are suitable for having a cast?
I supply an apron to keep you covered and clean during the process, but drips do happen! I make every effort to keep tidy, but as a precaution, please wear something you don’t mind getting messy. Also, try to ensure that tight clothes are not worn on the part of the body which is due to be cast. Tights and socks can leave imprints on the skin which will be identifiable in the finished cast.
The materials I use are completely safe for young children and babies. The products required in the casting are often used by dentists when taking casts of teeth, and so they are suitable for even sensitive skin.
At what age are children suitable for life casting?
I recommend to cast a baby from the age of 1 week, however I am able to cast a baby of minimum age 2 days old.
What if my child won’t stay still for a cast?
Babies love to wriggle their toes and often kick whilst a cast is being taken. If it’s one of those more active days, I will can happily make a second casting of the foot (for example) for free on the day, just to be sure that everything’s going to turn out beautifully.
How long does it take?
I recommend you allow an hour for the appointment, but the actual baby feet or hand casting itself will only take up to 1 minute. I prepare the special moulding mix, which makes it more comfortable for babies, and also sets much quicker.
What clothes are suitable for having a cast?
I supply an apron to keep you covered and clean during the process, but drips do happen! I make every effort to keep tidy, but as a precaution, please wear something you don’t mind getting messy. Also, try to ensure that tight clothes are not worn on the part of the body which is due to be cast. Tights and socks can leave imprints on the skin which will be identifiable in the finished cast.