Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
Fruity Senses Exploration
Parent introduces different fruits for baby to explore through touch, smell, and taste, modeling healthy eating habits while stimulating multiple senses. The agent coaches the parent to observe sensory curiosity, food acceptance, and social imitation during this sensory-rich mealtime interaction.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated securely at table or in high chair. Have 2-3 different fruits prepared (soft, ripe, cut into baby-safe pieces). Examples: banana slices, ripe pear pieces, avocado chunks. Have a damp cloth nearby for cleanup. Best done when baby is alert but 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
- MilestoneExplores objects by linking together different approaches: shaking, hitting, looking, feeling, tasting, mouthing, pulling, turning and poking.Body· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Steps 2, 3
Visual example
Coming soon