0mo–11mo9 minFamily timeSelf-careMealtime
Likes & Dislikes Mini-Snapshot
A quick, respectful check-in that helps you learn your child's comfort preferences from parents/carers and turn that information into consistent, soothing routines across home and setting.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a simple way to note key preferences (paper + pen, or phone notes)
Nice to have
- a quiet corner for a 5-minute chat
- a short preferences card you keep for your child (optional)
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Find out what babies like and dislike through talking to their parents.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)