Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Mirror Giggles
Parent places baby in front of a mirror and uses funny gestures, tickling, and vocal games to spark laughter and self-recognition. The agent coaches the parent to observe mirror reactions, social laughter, and engagement with reflection.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby held or seated securely in front of a mirror, able to see their own reflection and parent's face. Mirror should be safe and at baby's eye level.
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
- MilestoneLaughs during social playHeart· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLaughs or chuckles aloudHeart· 0mo–5mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneLooks at own handsBody· 2mo–5mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon