BABY!: Think it Over

This assignment includes a simulated parenting experience for students enrolled in CALM 20. Students will take home Baby-Think-It-Over (an infant simulator of a 1-2 month old newborn) for a period of either one weekend or two school nights. This baby is cared for exclusively by the “parent’. Babysitters are not allowed. Baby should not be subjected to second hand smoke as it is harmful to real babies and it is difficult to get the smell of smoke out of the body and clothes of Baby-Think-It-Over.

IMPORTANT

• There will be times when your activities/job will be interrupted by baby
• Inform your coaches/boss and be sure they are aware of your participation in the assignment.
• Do not let other students handle your baby, they can look but not touch. Any extra handling could result in an abuse if they do not hold your baby properly.

Students are to summarize their parenting experience by making a baby book – a collection of all of your baby’s memories. The contents required in the book are listed below. This book is to be contained in a duo-tang or stapled together. Remember fancy books are not required, what is required is the basic information in a neat and readable project handed the week after having the baby.

Baby, Think it Over Alternate Activity