Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Bedtime Foot Massage Story
Parent gives baby a gentle foot massage during bedtime routine while narrating a story about each toe, observing visual attention shifts and auditory tracking. The agent coaches the parent to notice how baby shifts focus between parent's face, hands, and voice — building sensory integration, body awareness, and language foundations through calming touch.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby should be calm and alert after bath time, lying comfortably on parent's lap or a soft surface. Room should be dimly lit for bedtime atmosphere. Parent's hands should be warm and clean.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· stretch
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePlays with feet while supineBody· 4mo–14mo· core
Visual example
Coming soon