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. In-
stead, 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 childSTACY BRATTON’S INSIGHTS 83Here are eighteen-month-old twins with the containment boxes. They are a good example of very difficult children who needed a dis-
traction and were not cooperating very well. Stacy’s containment box was the only tool that would work.