Skill· 4mo–6mo· 3 min
Mirroring the Sounds
Parent sits face-to-face with baby and imitates every sound baby makes for about 10 minutes. This positive reinforcement encourages more vocalization and strengthens the communication bond. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's sound production, turn-taking behavior, and social engagement.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby face-to-face, about 12-18 inches apart. Baby alert and in a social mood. Quiet environment preferred. No distracting toys or screens.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· core
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 1
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneProduces reduplicated babbleMind· 5mo–10mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon