In the past, children played with mud, kneaded dough with their grandmothers, explored nature, climbed trees, and enjoyed the scent of flowers in their grandfather's garden. Today, the fast-paced modern lifestyle, especially in urban areas, has limited these activities. Messy play has emerged as an excellent form of entertainment for children in the big cities of Europe and the United States, trying to compensate for the activities they are missing out on.