Skill· 0mo–3mo· 3 min
Foot Rattle Exploration
Parent places colorful socks or foot rattles on baby's feet, encouraging exploration of these novel objects. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's visual attention, hand-to-mouth coordination, and early exploratory behaviors — building cognitive curiosity and sensory integration.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a soft blanket or mat. Room should be well-lit but not glaring. Have two colorful socks or foot rattles ready. Baby should be alert and calm, not hungry or tired.
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· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneBrings hands to mouthBody· 2mo–4mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneHands together at midlineBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks at own handsBody· 2mo–5mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneSpontaneous limb movementBody· 0mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon