Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Bedtime Baby Lyrics
Parent creates a personalized lullaby incorporating baby's own vocalizations into the lyrics, reinforcing babbling and language development during bedtime routine. The agent coaches the parent to observe vocal imitation, social bonding, and relaxation responses as baby hears familiar sounds woven into soothing music.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in a calm, pre-sleep state — perhaps after bath or feeding. Parent in comfortable position to sing softly. Dim lighting. No materials needed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses varied babble stringsMind· 7mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· stretch
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUses familiar adult to share feelings such as excitement or pleasure, and for ‘emotional refuelling’ when feeling tired, stressed or frustrated.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon