0mo–11mo9 minFamily timeSelf-careQuiet time
Baby Health Heads-Up Snapshot
Helps the adult make a simple, practical ‘heads-up’ about known health difficulties and care considerations, then practise calm, responsive routines that prioritise the baby’s comfort cues and secure base.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper or notes app
- your usual soothing items (blanket, dummy/pacifier if used, comfort toy if used)
Nice to have
- a simple contact list card (phone note is fine)
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
What it practices
- Expresses discomfort, hunger or thirst.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Responds to and thrives on warm, sensitive physical contactObservable behaviour from Development Matters
- Laughs and gurgles, e.g. shows pleasure at being tickled and other physical interactions.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Be aware of specific health difficulties among the babies in the group.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)