Smash+Splash Session Prep Guide
Whether this Smash+Splash Session is your first or tenth, here are a few reminders to help you prepare for our upcoming appointment.
Address+Directions
(Note the NEW Address!)
My studio is located in Downtown Minot at
400 East Central Ave., Suite #306. (In the Old Brick Building just east of Ebenezer's) Please try not to arrive more than 5 minutes early, as families before you need time to leave and I need time to clean & prep between appointments. When you walk in the very front door (which has a 1 above it), you'll find the elevator straight down the hall and to the left. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. You'll turn to the right off the elevator then take the long hall to the left. I am at the end of the hall just past the restrooms.
What to Bring
I encourage families to utilize a stroller for Smash & Splash Sessions, especially if only one parent/guardian is coming. Carrying baby, diaper bag, the extra things you'll need, any props- it can be a lot to get up to the studio!
Pack a diaper bag well-stocked for normal day out of the house.
+Extra diapers and wipes. Wipes will be for you and them!
+Extra socks for you! Parents will be involved, this means possibly messy feet.
+Any props (heirloom items, outfits) we've discussed and are planning to use in the session.
+A towel for baby.
+A grocery bag for dirty clothes, the wet towel, etc.. anything not going directly back into the diaper bag.
+Baby's favorite bath toy.
+Water for yourself to drink.
+The Baby!
+Payment - I accept cash or checks in studio. Keep in mind if you bring cash- I am not always able to make change.
PREPPING
In the days before - use chapstick and lotion to remedy dry/chapped lips and skin.
Night before - Remove or apply nail polishes as desired.
Clean & clip nails - check toes on littles.
Do not drink any punches or juices that stain lips, teeth & mouth before the session.
Additional Reminders!
This is an all-hands on deck type session!
One year-olds that are mobile means parents will be actively involved - moving their child back toward/next to the cake. Working to make them smile and encourage exploring the cake. Same with the Splash Session. You may get messy. You may step into something soft, like cake or frosting or watery cake and frosting. You will need to be prepared to wipe your feet off with diaper wipes.
++ILLNESS POLICIES++
If anyone in your party is showing ANY signs of ANY illness - fever, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, rash or are otherwise contagious, please reach out to reschedule. Even if it happens to be the day of the session. We will gladly reschedule rather than risk exposure. I serve Newborns, Elderly, cancer patients and otherwise immunocompromised people and will not risk exposing them to something they can not fight off.
If any client arrives to a session ill, I reserve the right to send them away without holding their session.
We are excited to see you!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
