Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Auditory Object Permanence
Parent talks to baby while gradually walking away until out of sight, helping baby understand that sounds persist even when the source is invisible. The agent guides the parent to observe how baby tracks the voice, turns head to locate sounds, and responds to the disappearance — building auditory attention and early object permanence.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in a comfortable supported position with clear line of sight across the room. Parent standing in front of baby, able to walk away and eventually around a corner or behind furniture.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneWatches a caregiver moveBody· 0mo–6mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTurns head while supineBody· 0mo–2mo· stretch
- MilestoneStatic supported stabilityBody· 2mo–6mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon