Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Head Lift and Turn Practice
Parent guides baby through tummy time and supine head turning using a rattle or toy. The agent coaches the parent to observe early head control development, neck muscle strength, and visual tracking responses — building foundational gross motor skills for head stability.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on tummy on soft surface. Parent positioned in front of baby at eye level. Rattle or sound-making toy within reach. Room should be well-lit but not glaring. Baby should be in a calm, alert state.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneProne head lift with turningBody· 1mo–3mo· core
- MilestoneBrief prone head liftBody· 0mo–4mo· core· Steps 1, 4
- MilestoneTurns head while supineBody· 0mo–2mo· core
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· stretch
- MilestoneProne forearm supportBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon