WHY MAKE A BELLY CAST?

THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO MAKE A BELLY CAST. ALL TOO QUICKLY TIME PASSES, AND WE FORGET THOSE FIRST FEW PRECIOUS MONTHS  OUR CHILD'S FIRST HOME! BELLY CASTS ARE A WONDERFUL WAY OF SHOWING YOUR CHILD IN THE LATER YEARS WHERE THEY BEGAN. AN EXCELLENT WAY OF INVOLVING THE EXPECTANT FATHER AND OLDER SIBLINGS BEFORE THE PRECIOUS ARRIVAL. BELLY CASTS MAKE WONDERFUL GIFTS AT STORK PARTIES!

IS BELLY CASTING SAFE?

BELLY CASTING IS COMPLETELY SAFE WHEN INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED. ENSURE YOUR BELLY CAST IS MADE BY A PROFESSIONAL CASTING ARTIST, OR A PROFESSIONAL KIT IS PURCHASED.

PREMIUM MEDICAL GRADE PLASTER BANDAGE IS USED, (AS USED BY THE MEDICAL PROFESSION FOR SPLINTING). USING THE INCORRECT BANDAGE CAN CAUSE HEAT REACTION.

WE RECOMMEND A SEATED POSITION ON A COMFY CHAIR WHEN CREATING YOUR CASTING. DONT FORGET A TRIP TO THE BATHROOM BEFORE THE CASTING, AS YOU WILL HAVE TO SIT FOR AT LEAST 45 MINUTES.

LYING FLAT TO HAVE YOUR BELLY CAST IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS IT WILL CAUSE YOUR BODY AND BREASTS TO APPEAR FLAT.

ALTHOUGH SOME WOMEN PREFER TO STAND DURING THE CASTING PROCESS, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS, DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BELLY CAST, AND IN THE EVENT OF DIZZINESS.

WHY USE BARRIER CREAM?

A BARRIER CREAM IS USED, APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN BEFORE THE CASTING PROCESS STARTS. THIS IS TO PREVENT THE PLASTER BANDAGE STICKING TO THE SKIN AND FINE HAIRS.

WE USE VASELINE JELLY, AS IT HAS BEEN TRIED AND TESTED ACROSS THE GLOBE, AND IS 100% SAFE FOR USE ON PREGNANT WOMEN.

WHEN SHOULD I DO A BELLY CAST?

THE BEST TIME TO DO YOUR CAST IS BETWEEN 32 - 37 WEEKS, BEFORE YOUR BELLY STARTS TO DROP. IF YOU HAVE ANY REASON FOR FEELING BABY MAY ARRIVE EARLIER, THEN BE SURE TO CAST IN TIME!

HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN DECORATE MY BELLY CAST?

YOUR BELLY CAST SHOULD BE LEFT TO AIR DRY FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE DECORATING. IT IS IMPORTANT DURING THAT PERIOD TO LAY YOUR CAST OVER A CUSHION OR FLUFFED PILLOW TO RETAIN SHAPE AND CAUSE NO SAGGING. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SEAL YOUR BELLY CAST WITH GESSO (ACRYLIC PRIMER) PRIOR TO DECORATING. SANDING SHEETS CAN DE USED TO SMOOTH YOUR CAST PRIOR TO SEALING.