Messy Einstein’s

I have recently been receiving a lot of messages regarding our classes and parties.

Unfortunately due to covid over the past two years, I had to make the gut wrenching decision to CLOSE my business down as it was not safe for babies or parents to be getting up close like we use too!

I had the best time running Messy Einstein’s and still miss it everyday.

I am now working within the NHS- 13 hour shifts just don’t mix with trying to run a business also 🥴

Thank you to everyone over the years for the laughs, memories and the MESS!

❌ CANCELLED ❌

So I’ve been very quiet on here lately, but that’s because I’ve felt like there’s been so much bad news amidst the covid-19 pandemic that I’ve not wanted to add to it.

But unfortunately it’s my time to write (and I am so unbelievably gutted that I have too!) that our Easter Slime and bunny tail bubbles event is CANCELLED along with any upcoming scheduled birthday parties (if I have not been in contact yet please send me an email!)

My main priority is keeping both the children and adults that walk into my events safe, so with a heavy heart I have decided that it is not feasible or safe to hold an event that brings people together at this time.

When we come back, we will begin to (hopefully) forget this period of time and look to the future like our children with full hearts, big smiles, lots of freedom, plus slime and bubbles galore ✨

This is no means goodbye- it’s just a see you all soon - I promise as soon as I can open the doors again I will and will bring some of the best birthday parties and events that we can offer 💔

📖 🌍 Happy World book day 🌍 📖

How are you and your little ones celebrating today?

Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻

Our next event is now LIVE ✨

Join us on Monday the 6th of April @ 11am for some super Easter slime fun! 🐰

In our Easter slime and bunny tail bubbles not only will you make the fluffiest bunny tails (which include dinner and a variety of colours...because who said a bunny’s tail had to be white 🤷🏼‍♀️) but you will also get your chance to make bunny tail bubbles.... plus tips on how to make them at home to carry on the fun! 🐰

Places are limited so secure your space now by calling fidgets on 01204 309998 📞

We are all set up and ready for a magical adventure ✨❄️

Even Elsa has joined to work her magic and ensure that everyone gets the chance to step into a swirling, whirling bubble ❄️

Be kind, Always ❤️

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“As the learns to touch and feel the food, this touch sends a signal to the that this food is wet, dry, sticky, or mushy,” says feeding specialist and occupational therapist Judy Delaware. “We learn through our sense of what we consider to be safe or otherwise. When we allow children to explore food through their hands, arms, faces, and yes, feet, they learn what to expect of the food and what feels good to them. Messy and purposeful play with food is a very important part of development. It’s a short-term issue with the parent portion of the mess, with a long-term investment in your child’s eating skills.”

All the interactions around food are key to development too. Learning to ask for more, getting into a mealtime routine... These actually have far-reaching effects on your child’s brain.

“Eating works on a variety of developmental skills, including social-emotional, communication, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and of course, the skill of adaptive or self-help skills,” says Delaware. “The social-emotional area includes engaging in modeling, imitation, and social engagement. Communication skills might also include babbling and single word requests, like requesting more of a certain food. Fine and gross motor skills are facilitated by learning to grasp and release foods, utensils, and cups.”

She adds, “If a child is showing signs that the touch of food to their hands isn’t safe, even after numerous exposures, it’s something not to ignore. Talk to your child’s pediatrician about this and request a referral to an occupational therapist to evaluate your child’s sensory processing system. Try not to force what you think is safe onto your child’s hands and body as a child might need to progress at a different pace than you realise. Trust your instincts when you see something that does not seem right when it comes to your child’s sense of touch and getting messy.”

https://www.romper.com/p/why-you-should-let-babies-make-a-mess-when-they-eat-21772615