Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Alternating Attention
Parent introduces two bright objects and encourages baby to shift focus between them, building visual tracking and attentional control. The agent coaches the parent to observe gaze fixation, attention shifting, and visual engagement.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in a comfortable position (held, in a bouncer, or lying on back). Two bright, contrasting objects. Room with good lighting but not too bright.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· stretch
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneWatches a caregiver moveBody· 0mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon