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A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and

A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A device for simulating an infant, comprising:a mannequin;a control module positioned within the mannequin for generating one of a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin;a plurality of similarly configured response elements separate from the mannequin and the control mo

[ We claim:] [1.] A device for simulating an infant, comprising:a mannequin;a control module positioned within the mannequin for generating one of a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin;a plurality of similarly configured response elements separate from the mannequin and the control module, wherein each response element corresponds to one of the simulated activities; anda reader element operatively connected to the control module and configured for engagement by the response elements, wherein the control module is operable to terminate each of the plurality of simulated activities in response to engagement with the reader element of a response element which corresponds to the simulated activity.