Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Imitation Playtime
Parent sits with baby using cushions for support and engages in simple imitation play with a rattle. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's social engagement, recognition of familiar caregivers, emotional regulation through familiar voices, and positive responses to loving interactions — building early social skills and strengthening the parent-child bond.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby sitting with cushions/pillows for support, positioned face-to-face with parent at close distance. Room should be calm with minimal distractions. Have a rattle within reach.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneAlerts or calms to speechMind· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar peopleHeart· 4mo–7mo· stretch
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneBids to keep adult attentionHeart· 3mo–5mo· core
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon