Infant simulation system for pregnancy deterrence and child care training

a technology of infant simulator and child care training, which is applied in the field of infant simulator system, can solve the problem that the individual assigned cannot have someone else operate the key, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of children and parents in the classroom

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-07-11
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Gentle handling includes protecting the doll from loud noises such as loud music and shouting. A sound sensitive switch may be used which will momentarily activate when the doll is exposed to a loud noise. As with rough handling, this switch will initiate crying, which can be stopped by "comforting" or feeding the doll.
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Preferably, where a key is used, the key is secured to a bracelet around the assigned individual's wrist which can o

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As seen in FIG. 1, the doll 10 simulating a young baby, typically in the up to 3 months age range is preferably anatomically correct. Preferably, a doll assigned to a particular individual will have a skin color and other characteristics conforming to the ethnic characteristics of that individual. Generally, that individual will be given a choice of a male or female doll. Such realistic, life-size newborn dolls are available from the Doll Factory under the Berjusa brand and from the Bert Perlman company under the Furga brand.

The electronic components described below are contained within doll 10, with a cover 12 providing access. Cover 12 can be at any suitable location, typically on the side or back of the doll. Preferably, anti-tampering means, such as a key operated lock, a conventional wire or plastic seal, colored wax in the cover screw or bolt slots, is used to prevent (or make apparent) tampering with the internal components by the assigned individual.

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An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided. Mechanisms demonstrating the characteristics of a drug-dependent baby are included. The overall system also includes accessories, such as car seats, strollers and diaper bags that are to be taken everywhere with the doll.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates in general to devices and methods for teaching early parenthood responsibilities and, in particular, to an infant simulator system useful in programs for teaching teen age persons the realities and rigors of early parenthood.Teen age pregnancy and single parent infant rearing are increasing problems. Teen age parents surveyed give such reasons for becoming pregnant as "babies are so cute", "I wanted attention", "I needed someone to love and love me back". Romantic feelings toward having a baby of one's own almost never include an understanding of the burdens of caring for a baby, the loss of sleep, loss of freedom, etc. Attempts in school parenting and life experience classes are rarely successful in convincing students that baby care is a full time, very restricting, occupation.Some schools have attempted to demonstrate the care needs of a baby by having students carry a sack of flour, an egg or a plant wherever they go. While somew...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/00A63H3/28G09B5/04G09B19/00G09B23/00G09B5/00G09B23/28H04L29/06H04L29/08
CPCA63H3/28G09B5/04G09B19/00G09B23/281H04L29/06H04L65/1026H04L65/1036A63H2200/00H04L29/06027H04L69/323H04L9/40H04L65/1101
Inventor JURMAIN, RICHARD N.JURMAIN, MARY M.
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