Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Laugh and Reach
Parent uses a noisy toy and playful sounds to encourage baby to laugh and interact, then moves slightly away to see if baby will reach or move toward them. The agent coaches the parent to observe social laughter, imitative play attempts, and early communication through sound and movement — building social engagement and motivation for mobility.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby sitting on soft surface facing each other. Have a noisy toy within reach. Baby should be alert and in a playful mood. Ensure enough space for baby to potentially move toward parent.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCrawls or scoots for floor mobilityBody· 7mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon