# First Steps in the NICU — Neonatal care experience game

> Serious game simulating neonatal intensive care unit experience for awareness. (iPhone/iPad app by Yukihide Miyosawa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-in-the-nicu/id1635697054 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yukihide Miyosawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590844965)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 475 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-in-the-nicu/id1635697054/reviews.md

## What is First Steps in the NICU?

“First NICU Experience” - A Serious Game for Experiencing Neonatal Care

This game offers an experience of neonatal care from a unique perspective. As a serious game, it aims to raise awareness and understanding of societal issues rather than provide entertainment. Developed by pediatricians and students with support from the Yuumi Memorial Foundation for Home Healthcare, this game can be completed in about an hour and includes a save function for ease of play. We hope you’ll give it a try!

Development & Supervision: Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University – Yukihide Miyosawa

Medical Disclaimer

By downloading this app, you acknowledge the following:

The information and services provided in this app are intended for reference purposes only and should not be used for any medical purpose. Users should use the app solely at their discretion and responsibility. The app does not constitute any form of certification, validation, or endorsement of the information it contains or of any outcomes from its use. Organizations and users are responsible for using this app at their own discretion. The creators accept no liability for any damages, losses, impairments, or other liabilities incurred from the use of this app. Terms of use for this app are outlined in our Privacy Policy.

## Key features

- Neonatal care simulation
- Serious game for awareness
- Developed by pediatricians
- Approximately 1-hour gameplay
- Save function

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-in-the-nicu/id1635697054/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good!

*2026-03-07*

This game was very fun and educational! At first it’s in Chinese, but you can fairly easily change it back to English in the settings. I just wish this game was longer!

### 1/5 — Confused

*2025-12-29*

In these photos all the wording is in English now in the game it isn’t. I don’t know Chinese so don’t know anything that it’s saying. Now don’t get me wrong the game seems fun if only if it was in English.

## Frequently asked questions about First Steps in the NICU

### What is First Steps in the NICU?

First Steps in the NICU is a serious game designed to offer an experience of neonatal care from a unique perspective. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of societal issues related to this field.

### Who developed First Steps in the NICU?

The game was developed by pediatricians and students with support from the Yuumi Memorial Foundation for Home Healthcare. Development and supervision were provided by the Department of Pediatrics at Shinshu University.

### How long does it take to play First Steps in the NICU?

This game can be completed in approximately one hour. It also includes a save function for user convenience.

### Is First Steps in the NICU suitable for medical professionals?

While developed with medical professionals, the app states its information is for reference only and should not be used for any medical purpose. Users should use the app solely at their discretion and responsibility.

### What devices can I play First Steps in the NICU on?

First Steps in the NICU is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is First Steps in the NICU free to download?

Yes, First Steps in the NICU is available for free download.

### Does First Steps in the NICU contain advertisements?

No, First Steps in the NICU does not contain advertisements.

### When was First Steps in the NICU last updated?

The latest version of First Steps in the NICU was last updated on November 27, 2024.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2024-11-27

Minor bugs have been fixed.

### 2.0 — 2024-11-20

Updated the user interface
Now supports English

### 1.1 — 2022-08-13

軽微なバグを修正しました。

### 1.0 — 2022-07-24

No release notes.

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## More apps by Yukihide Miyosawa

- [First Steps in the Pregnancy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-in-the-pregnancy/id6743781050)
- [はじめての出産](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6760329538)

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