—10 minSelf-careToiletingBath time
Arms In, Legs Up
A predictable, slow-paced caregiving routine that helps your child practise cooperative participation in dressing and changing (relaxing, pausing movement, and offering an arm/leg) with warm adult support.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a nappy and wipes (or whatever you normally use)
- one simple item of clothing (e.g., vest/top or sleep suit)
- your voice and gentle touch
Nice to have
- a small, safe distraction object (e.g., soft cloth or rattle)
- a towel (if doing this after bath time)
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSupported routine participationMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar contextual cuesMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneListens to familiar sounds, words, or finger plays.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneCalms with caregiver soothingHeart· 0mo–3mo· core
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 4
What it practices
- Cooperates with caregiving experiences, e.g. dressing.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Calms from being upset when held, rocked, spoken or sung to with soothing voice.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Is comforted by touch and people’s faces and voices.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct