Introduction:

Parenting is WORK; it requires a great idea of time and energy. The demands of caring for a baby keep a parent on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Though the responsibilities of parenting are great, there are many rewards as well. Ready-or-Not Tot is the first interactive parenting manikin to simulate both negative and positive aspects of caring for a baby!

With Ready-or-Not Tot, students will learn:

• That babies cry for different reasons, and it can be frustrating trying to determine what type of care the baby needs.
• That it is difficult to get a full night's sleep when there is a baby around.
• That parents aren't free to go wherever they want, whenever they want, unless they can take the baby with them. Baby sitting is an option, but this can be expensive.
• That babies are cute and fun to play with. When they are treated properly, for example, the coo of the baby will melt a parent's heart.
• That day or night, a baby's need come before all else. Feeding, diapering, holding, and loving are all vital elements of having a baby.

The Ready-or-Not Tot manikin offers a variety of features to stimulate the many aspects of caring for an infant. The manikin is perfect for all child development, babysitting, and teen pregnancy prevention classes. It is also a good tool for letting parents-to-be get a glimpse of how life will change when their baby arrives. This can better help them prepare for these changes, and perhaps avoid some of the neglect and abuse that can occur.

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