Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Head Control Sound Chase
Parent places baby on tummy and uses a rattle to encourage head turning and lifting. The agent coaches the parent to observe head control, sound localization, and upper body strength as baby searches for the sound source in different directions.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby on tummy on a soft surface. Have a rattle or noisy toy within reach. Wait 20-30 minutes after a meal. Baby should be alert and not fussy.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneProne straight-arm push-upBody· 5mo–8mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCrawls or scoots for floor mobilityBody· 7mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon