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bébé mécanique

English translation: infant simulator


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French term or phrase:bébé mécanique
English translation:infant simulator
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01:30 Oct 6, 2011
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French to English translations [PRO]
Education / Pedagogy / school projects, school bus safety manual
French term or phrase: bébé mécanique
TRANSPORT D’ARTICLES SUSCEPTIBLES DE METTRE EN DANGER LA SÉCURITÉ DES PASSAGERS
Nous encourageons les directions d’écoles et les enseignants de considérer cette section lorsqu'ils mettent sur pied un programme (tel que : harmonie, sports, bébés mécaniques, etc.).
De plus, les parents doivent être avisés par les écoles de ces règlements quand ils choisissent les programmes pour leurs enfants.


Is this nothing more than a doll? Why not poupée, catin, etc.? or am I off the mark here... many thanks
NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 03:42
infant simulator
Explanation:
Hi, yes if this is the talking about the kind of babies used in classes to teach kids about parenting then they tend to be referred to as infant simulators. Some links:

"Realityworks’ computerized infant simulators give teens the most realistic infant care experience possible and a comprehensive parenting curriculum enhances the lesson with its supporting facts and activities"
http://www.solutions-site.org/artman/publish/article_47.shtm...

"This study examined high school freshmen’s perceptions of teen pregnancy with infant simulators. The research questions for this study included:
What happens when the participants take home the infant simulator? Does the infant simulator change their lifestyles while they are taking care of it, and in what ways?"
http://www.natefacs.org/JFCSE/v27no2/v27no2Borr.pdf

"Virtual Babies - the electronic infant simulator"
http://www.lifechoice.co.uk/
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Sarita Jannin
Local time: 09:42
Grading comment
Great! Thanks to all!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2infant simulator
Sarita Jannin
4 +2Mechanical baby
ATP522


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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Mechanical baby


Explanation:
I'm pretty sure it's a literal translation here. They use mechanical babies in health class to teach kids what it's like to be parents.
The dolls run on batteries and they cry like real babies until you hold them and take care of them properly, etc.

ATP522
United States
Local time: 03:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans: yes, that is highly probable
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agree  LaraBarnett
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
infant simulator


Explanation:
Hi, yes if this is the talking about the kind of babies used in classes to teach kids about parenting then they tend to be referred to as infant simulators. Some links:

"Realityworks’ computerized infant simulators give teens the most realistic infant care experience possible and a comprehensive parenting curriculum enhances the lesson with its supporting facts and activities"
http://www.solutions-site.org/artman/publish/article_47.shtm...

"This study examined high school freshmen’s perceptions of teen pregnancy with infant simulators. The research questions for this study included:
What happens when the participants take home the infant simulator? Does the infant simulator change their lifestyles while they are taking care of it, and in what ways?"
http://www.natefacs.org/JFCSE/v27no2/v27no2Borr.pdf

"Virtual Babies - the electronic infant simulator"
http://www.lifechoice.co.uk/

Sarita Jannin
Local time: 09:42
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Great! Thanks to all!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mike Sadler: When I was in education we called them by the trade name, "Real Baby" (in the UK) so to avoid that I go with Sarita's suggestion.
3 hrs
agree  Laura Nagle
7 hrs
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