Infant care simulations are about to get a major upgrade. RealCare Baby 4 is coming soon, and it’s bringing fresh features designed to make caregiving education more immersive, insightful, and engaging. From giggling and babbling to tummy time, this next-generation infant simulator builds on everything educators love about RealCare Baby 3 — and takes it even further. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect.
GIVEAWAY: Be the First to Meet RealCare Baby 4!
We’re celebrating the arrival of RealCare Baby 4 with a giveaway! From June 23–27 only, enter for your chance to win a FREE RealCare Baby 4 for your program. Don’t miss this chance to be among the first to bring one of the most advanced infant care simulations into your classroom!
Congratulations to Judi L. from Oklahoma, who won a brand-new RealCare Baby 4! Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway.
Baby Talk
RealCare Baby 4 responds to the voices of student caregivers with gentle babbling. It also tracks how often students talk to Baby, giving educators new insight into how students engage during the infant care simulation. This new functionality supports communication development and emphasizes the importance of caregiver interaction in infant development.
In addition, a new Loud Noise Exposure mishandle event has been added. If Baby is exposed to sounds exceeding 95 decibels, it will react negatively — simulating the distress a real infant might experience in a noisy environment. Don’t worry, Baby does not record what students say; it simply tracks voice interaction and exposure to noise.
Giggles and Playtime
For the first time ever, play is being introduced as an infant care simulation event! Rather than crying for attention, Baby will giggle when it’s time to play. Students must respond by interacting with Baby using a new toy that comes with the simulator.
This playful feature adds a new layer of realism to the simulation and helps students understand how play promotes cognitive and emotional development in infants. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to reinforce empathy and positive caregiver responses.
Tummy Time Tracking
RealCare Baby 4 tracks tummy time, a vital activity for developing infant motor skills. Baby will come with its own tummy time blanket, and educators will be able to see how often students engage in this important activity during their infant care simulation. This update gives students a more complete picture of daily infant care and highlights the importance of supervised, structured play for early childhood development.
Connecting with Baby
Say goodbye to wireless communication adapters — RealCare Baby 4 connects directly to Control Center via Bluetooth. It also uses Bluetooth to connect to Student IDs, allowing students to jump right into caring for Baby instead of trying to chime the ID with specific spots on Baby’s body.
New Student App Experience
The RealCare Baby Guide app is getting a major refresh — and it’s bringing new features that enhance the student experience and reduce support questions for instructors. While the app is an optional tool, it can now provide real-time updates and valuable support during infant care simulations. Features include:
- Real-time status of Baby (awake, asleep, in a care or mishandle event)
- Tracking of successful and missed care events
- Display of mishandles during the simulation
- Baby ID and power status verification
- Temperature-taking simulation
- Journaling and note-taking capabilities that can be exported via email
- Scenario prompts to encourage critical thinking and decision-making
- Access to how-to guides, FAQs, and instructional videos
Our RealCare Baby 4 Giveaway Ends June 27!
This week only, we’re giving one lucky educator a FREE RealCare Baby 4 — and it could be you! Enter by June 27 for your chance to win and get hands-on with our newest infant simulator before anyone else.
Congratulations to Judi L. from Oklahoma, who won a brand-new RealCare Baby 4! Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway.
Be the First to Meet RealCare Baby 4
Curious to see what’s new with RealCare Baby? Want tips for using it alongside Baby 3 in your classroom? You don’t have to wait for the official launch — we’ve got two free webinars coming up that will give you a first look at this exciting new addition.
Announcing the Birth of RealCare Baby 4
August 14 and September 25
Get an exclusive sneak peek at the latest iteration of RealCare Baby, including its newest features and how it builds on the trusted learning experience you already know and love.
Best Practices for Running a Mixed RealCare Baby 3 & Baby 4 Classroom
August 27 and October 8
Learn how to confidently manage both Babies in the same classroom — from grading tips to feature comparisons and more.
Register now to secure your spot!
