Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Bilateral Touch Play
Parent engages baby in gentle bilateral touch games during diaper changes, stimulating cross-body coordination and social connection. The agent coaches the parent to observe midline crossing, bilateral awareness, and joyful engagement during this everyday caregiving moment.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying comfortably on back after diaper change, preferably with shoes removed for better sensory awareness. Parent positioned where they can easily reach both sides of baby's body. 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
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneClaps handsBody· 9mo–17mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon