Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Car Kit Exploration
Parent creates a simple 'car kit' by placing safe household items in a bag or container and letting baby explore them during car rides or at home. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's object exploration, grasping patterns, and sensory curiosity — building early cognitive skills and problem-solving through hands-on discovery.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated securely (in car seat, high chair, or on floor with supervision). Gather 3-5 safe household items that are clean, non-breakable, and appropriate for mouthing. Have them in a small bag or container nearby.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· core
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· stretch
- MilestoneExplores objects by mouthingBody· 4mo–8mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneNotices changes in number of objects/images or sounds in group of up to 3.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon