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Here are eighteen-month-old twins with the containment boxes. They are a good example of very difficult children who needed a distraction and were not cooperating very well. Stacy’s containment box was the only tool that would work.

baby, the child is more likely to have fun with it—and less likely to be scared. Stacy guarantees your subject has never seen or felt anything like this feather. For a six- to twelve-month-old, it really does “tickle” the feet and sides. Don’t move it too quickly toward the face—this scares the child. Instead, move slowly from the feet up to the side of face. For a one- to three-year-old, it’s sometimes fun to tickle Mom. Ask them, “Would you like me to tickle

Mommy?” Most of the time, this is absolutely hilarious to a young child. The engaged toddler will start asking for the different toys that have been brought out and request they be used. If they say “ball,” play catch. “Bubbles,” and you or your assistant blows bubbles over the set. “Tickle Mommy,” and Mommy gets tickled. It gives them so much control and power. Just move very quickly, they will cycle fast through your toys. Another type of child STACY BRATTON’S INSIGHTS

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