The program “Baby Think It Over” is for young people to learn about the responsibilities of parenthood using the computerized “baby” simulators. These simulators are programmed to be cared for like a real baby. Requiring head support, change diapers, bottle feeding and burping. Just like a real baby they cry at all hours of the day or night.

Schools and youth groups can use these simulators in life skills, psychology and C.A.P.P. programs. The Ministry of Children & Families and the Interior Health Public Health Nurses have used the “Babies”. Students get to take the babies home for a period from 24 hours to 7 days according to the instructor’s assessment or time available for each student to have a turn caring for the “baby”

There are also two manikins that show the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and drug affects on a “baby”. These are available for the drug and alcohol counselors, nurses and instructors for demonstration and instruction only.

The “Babies” are used as education tools and hopefully as a deterrent to teen pregnancy, which is very high in our communities. “Some Decisions Last a Lifetime”