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A dab of child friendly cream mask with some pretend cucumber eye patches, whilst their little feet are soaked in childrens footspa tubs filled with bubbles and pretty flowers is hardly mimicking the adult world.

Glitter dust is not going to convert a child into a make up monster. Under no circumstance do we use adult makeup as little girls do not need to be cosmetically enhanced which is what traditional make-up is used for.

I recently saw a childrens pamper party company boasting about their new MAC cosmetic range and I must admit, as a mother to two little girls, this alarms me as these are clearly adult make-up products designed for adult faces. Glitters, unicorn shimmer and gems is as far as we go. In my opinion, this does not equate to make-up which is why we refuse to freely use the term "make-up”. We only offer ‘Shimmer and Shine’ sessions! In fact, one could argue that face painting is a closer relative to make-up!

With regard to our flutes, the little girls are ecstatic when they get to hold our unicorn flutes filled with flavored fruit water whilst we sing the happy birthday song during the 'red carpet Hollywood after-party'. We are certainly not encouraging the girls to imitate adult drinking.

All we do what we say what we do on the tin. We simply totally pamper little girls. We convert their chosen room into a girly zone with fun colors and we make them feel loved and special. We imitate a spa experience using strictly child friendly products. We include lots of fun, glitter, entertainment, dancing, fun props and we even offer a fun manual photo-booth. We send the parents a slideshow and a gorgeous printed hardback, keepsake photo-book. It's a lovely and very innocent concept that every child will want to try at some point in their childhood journey.

The girls enjoy every aspect from the relaxing spa meditation session, the treatments, bracelet making, popcorn, karaoke, singing, dancing, ‘strike a pose’ and so on. And let's face it, it's a great deal more exciting than jelly and ice cream. I for one loved this concept. In fact, so much so that after I ordered a party for my daughter, I decided to create a 'child friendly' business out of it concentrating on providing quality and lots of value as I was thoroughly disappointing with the service I had received after parting with over £300! Businesses these days tend to be more about making money. Us parents are looking for ‘value’ which is something TotallyPamper.me take pride in.

As a mother for three, I can honestly say, girls are naturally more inquisitive of all things girly such as dressing up, princesses and so on. My son on the other hand is into action men and Starwars! My girls love pinks opposed to shades like green or navy blue. Glitter absolutely makes their eyes light up. Now I'm not trying to reinforce harmful gender stereotypes but girls like girly things (up to a certain age).

If you look into the psychology behind it, then perhaps society is to blame for shaping our childrens taste buds. There are plenty of arguments regarding gender parties, toys and products. I wonder, had I introduced my daughters to non-girly shades, kept them away from princesses, hearts, flowers, dollies and dressing up from birth, perhaps I'd have two toms on my hands. Or maybe not. Who knows?

My youngest potters around the room with her tiara headband on, my handbag on her arm and my heels on the wrong way around, honestly it's the most innocent and endearing show in the world. No one encourages her to do such things. She is simply role playing.

Spa parties are just a natural progression in the world of role play and imagination. They aren't a everyday thing. Just like chocolate, they are designed to be a rare treat. You get pamper salons for dogs and pets and so what's wrong in some 'child friendly' pampering? Everything in controlled moderation. Let little girls be girls!" Take a look at our photos and reviews and make you own mind up!

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