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Host: What are the guidelines for ride-on toys?

Rene Hackney: Ride-on toys you want to sure that the child feels sturdy when they are on it. You want the child at least under five years old; you want their feet to both be able to touch the ground, when they are on a ride-on toy. So, that if they do start to feel off balance, they can put their feet right down. Ride-on toys is also recommended and as silly as this sounds that children wear helmets, whenever they are on a ride-on toy, and that includes tricycles or hop at ease. So, when children are on those, their head is protected and they won't be bouncing into things.

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Originally a full-time preschool teacher, Dr. Rene Hackney now holds a Master?s in school psychology and a PhD. in developmental psychology from George Mason University. She trained at the Developmental Clinic at Children?s National Medical Center and for the public schools, teaching in parenting programs at each. She has also acted as a consultant to several area preschools.For the last four years, Dr. Hackney has More »

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In this video, parenting educator Dr. Rene Hackney addresses toy safety and guidelines for choosing toys well. This include chocking hazards, age guidelines and ride-ons. The benefits of ?true toys? are also More »

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