Baby & Child Castings - The Facts

1. Will it hurt my baby?
Absolutely not. Your baby will be putting his or her hand or foot into a soft creamy mixture which will become firm but stay flexible after just one minute (during which time they are free to wriggle). The hand or foot then slides easily and cleanly out of the mould. The moulding powder is mixed with cold water which may cause momentary surprise.

2.Could my baby be allergic to the moulding agent?
The moulding powder is a complete natural product (made from seaweed) and is hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and 100 biodegradable. It is widely used within the medical profession for taking skin and tooth impressions.

3. How long does it take?
It takes no longer than 1 minute for the mould mixture to set once the hand or foot is placed in the casting bag. The entire process takes no longer than 5 minutes.

4. Does my baby need to be asleep?
No. Because we use a soft casting bag rather than a fixed container for babies and small children, they are free to wriggle about during the process. A musical toy or cheerful distraction can help but babies usually love to watch what's going on.

5. What happens if my baby wriggles?
Not a problem - moving their fingers and toes can help to disperse air bubbles in the mixture. When the mixture is close to setting it will be difficult for the baby to move for a just a second or two (this is when the impression is taken). Remember, the moulding process takes less than 1 minute.

6. Is the process very messy?
No. Once the mixture sets it forms a rubber-like mould which peels easily from the skin and baby's hand or foot will emerge completely clean. We recommend doing home castings in the kitchen so that any mixture, once set, will peel cleanly away from smooth surfaces. Should any mixture get onto clothes, it should peel away easily when dry.

7. Are the home casting kits easy to use?
Absolutely. Read the easy to follow instructions or access our step-by-step visual guide with the password contained in your kit. Having a helper can make things a little easier, but your baby castings will be so much more rewarding when you have done them yourself.

8. How many casts can I do with one baby's hand & foot kit?
You can cast one hand + one foot, two hands or two feet.

9. Can I buy more moulding agent & plaster?
Yes. We sell a range of refill packs which will enable you to cast the same quantities as your original kit.