Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Dipping Fun
Parent presents healthy fruit or vegetable slices with a dip during snack time, encouraging baby to practice dipping and eating. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor coordination, self-feeding attempts, and social engagement around food — building independence and healthy eating habits.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated securely in high chair. Soft fruit or vegetable slices (cut into safe, graspable pieces) and a small bowl of dip placed within baby's reach. Best done during regular snack time when baby is alert and not overly hungry.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePincer grasp for small objectsBody· 8mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestonePicks up tiny itemsBody· 9mo–16mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneApplies pincer grip in tasksBody· 12mo–2y· core
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon