Messy Play

See the messy child in the picture? That will be Clara soon . . . . . very soon.

The folks at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital told us yesterday that Clara has oral aversions and sensory aversions. In other words, she has reluctance or refusal to feeding and eating. She also has reluctance or refusal to touching foods and objects. She will need feeding therapy three times a week for the next three months.

In the meantime, we are to supposed to start having "messy play" at home with her. What is messy play? "Messy play" can involve sand, water, clay, mud (yes, mud!), playdough, glues, paints, soaps, shaving cream and other interesting materials. Different textures and consistencies will help her get used to different sensations and get a "feel" for hands and fingers.

This weekend I will be going shopping for some messy play supplies. Does anyone want to come over and play with us? :)