Skill· 5mo–13mo· 3 min
Hello, Baby!
Parent observes social responsiveness, mirror play, name response, and emotional differentiation in a 6-10mo baby. Covers thirteen social-emotional and attention milestones.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Normal home setting. A mirror if available. Think of a familiar caregiver and a less-familiar person (neighbour, distant relative) if possible to test stranger differentiation.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMirror interestHeart· 4mo–8mo· core
- MilestoneResponds to own nameMind· 6mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneRaises arms to be picked upHeart· 6mo–9mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneResponds differently to family and strangersHeart· 6mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneProtests frustration or interruptionHeart· 8mo–2y· core· Step 5
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 7
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 10
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· stretch· Step 7
- MilestoneImitates facial movementsMind· 4mo–8mo· core· Step 7
- MilestoneClosely observes what animals, people and vehicles do.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 11
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar contextual cuesMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· core· Step 4
Visual example
Coming soon