The Baby Think It Over Program™ is an intense education program used for teen pregnancy prevention and parenting education. The goal is to educate both male and female teenagers by using "infant simulators" that are designed to help teens understand what it is like to be the primary caregiver for a baby.

The program consists of a life-like vinyl baby that may be normal, cranky, or easy, and that cries at random 24 hours a day. Unlike the egg and sack of flour, you cannot simply hide the baby in a locker or give it to someone else because the baby will "tattle" on you. Each student is given a plastic key for "feeding" or "tending" to his or her baby when it cries. The key is strapped to the student's wrist with a tamper proof armband to make sure the student is the only one who cares for the baby he or she is issued.

The Baby Think It Over Program™ allows teenagers to explore the physical, emotional, social, and financial consequences of teen parenthood. This innovative project helps teens understand three important facts about babies:

• Babies' demands are unpredictable and must be met promptly.
• Babies require a great deal of time and attention.
• Babies change a parent's life profoundly.

If you would like to schedule a Baby Think It Over program for your group email our Health Educator, Geoff Zuckerman at geoffzuckerman@whatswhat.org