A baby doll is known around the world as a toy for little girls who enjoy playing house or pretending to be a Mommy. This still remains true but for many parenting classrooms these toys are being used for educational purposes instead of playing. Many state and government funded parenting programs have implemented the use of these dolls that look, sound and feel like real infants, in order to teach soon to parents what to expect from and how to handle newborn babies.
Thousands of high schools have began using these dolls in their home economics courses. These babies look and sound just like the real thing and are equipped with sensors that communicate with armbands worn by the makeshift parent. These sensors communicate to set off timers for when the dolls are suppose to cry. As soon as the infant begins to cry, the parent must decide which action must be completed in order to quiet the child and turn off the timer.
After the allotted time is over, all materials must be turned in and the sensors read by the instructors. This will let them know who was a good parent and who was neglectful. If neglectful, the student automatically fails, if all materials are returned in the same condition they were issued and the sensor readout is good, then the student passes. More parents of students are for these courses than they are against them, although some believe using these dolls is a complete waste of time.
There are never any wet or dirty diapers with these dolls and they do not feed, all they do is cry until the appropriate action is done, whether using the provided bottle, pacifier, changing its clothes or its diaper. Students are issued all of these materials in a diaper bag of sorts which must be returned in the same condition it was issued.
Not all schools have implemented these classes, but those that have are reporting success. These schools normally receive grants and federal or state aid in order to purchase the dolls and all the necessary materials. All materials can be purchased on the Internet via any company that specializes in making these types of dolls.
Funded by state and federal governments, these courses have become quite popular. Not everyone is happy about the use of these dolls for educational purposes but most opinions are reported more positive than negative.
Makers of these particular dolls come from all walks of life and are considered crafty and talented. Toys or educational tools, these dolls can be purchased already made or hand made by purchasing the body parts and internal components need to complete a doll.
Dedicated to making a baby doll look, sound and feel real, there are thousands of websites who sell both already assembled dolls as well as each individual part, sensor, and armband. All companies have their own price scales so shopping around is recommended before deciding on what to purchase.
Thousands of high schools have began using these dolls in their home economics courses. These babies look and sound just like the real thing and are equipped with sensors that communicate with armbands worn by the makeshift parent. These sensors communicate to set off timers for when the dolls are suppose to cry. As soon as the infant begins to cry, the parent must decide which action must be completed in order to quiet the child and turn off the timer.
After the allotted time is over, all materials must be turned in and the sensors read by the instructors. This will let them know who was a good parent and who was neglectful. If neglectful, the student automatically fails, if all materials are returned in the same condition they were issued and the sensor readout is good, then the student passes. More parents of students are for these courses than they are against them, although some believe using these dolls is a complete waste of time.
There are never any wet or dirty diapers with these dolls and they do not feed, all they do is cry until the appropriate action is done, whether using the provided bottle, pacifier, changing its clothes or its diaper. Students are issued all of these materials in a diaper bag of sorts which must be returned in the same condition it was issued.
Not all schools have implemented these classes, but those that have are reporting success. These schools normally receive grants and federal or state aid in order to purchase the dolls and all the necessary materials. All materials can be purchased on the Internet via any company that specializes in making these types of dolls.
Funded by state and federal governments, these courses have become quite popular. Not everyone is happy about the use of these dolls for educational purposes but most opinions are reported more positive than negative.
Makers of these particular dolls come from all walks of life and are considered crafty and talented. Toys or educational tools, these dolls can be purchased already made or hand made by purchasing the body parts and internal components need to complete a doll.
Dedicated to making a baby doll look, sound and feel real, there are thousands of websites who sell both already assembled dolls as well as each individual part, sensor, and armband. All companies have their own price scales so shopping around is recommended before deciding on what to purchase.
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Many parenting programs use dolls to teach soon-to-be-parents what to expect from and how to handle newborns. You can find more info on educational baby doll toys on http://www.ashtondrake.com/mcategory/baby-dolls.html
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