Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Brushing Conversations
Parent gently brushes baby's hair while maintaining a warm, responsive conversation. The agent coaches the parent to observe babbling responses, social engagement during care routines, and early conversational turn-taking — transforming a daily care task into a rich bonding and communication opportunity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated comfortably facing parent — on lap, in high chair, or on floor. Have a soft baby hairbrush ready. Best done when baby is calm and alert, perhaps after a nap or meal.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBabbles conversationallyMind· 8mo–15mo· core
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneUses parent-specific nameMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon