3mo–5mo3 minQuiet timeDevelopmental play
Bring Me Back
The parent enjoys relaxed face-to-face interaction with the baby, briefly looks aside, and watches how the baby tries to bring the interaction back. The baby stays safely supported throughout.
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
- Responds to and thrives on warm, sensitive physical contactObservable behaviour from Development Matters
- Expresses discomfort, hunger or thirst.Observable 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
- “Notice individual baby cues when spending special one-to-one time with them to ensure they are ready to engage.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)