Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Musical Car Ride
Parent plays gentle music and sings during a car ride to help baby calm down and experience rhythm, tempo, and pitch. The agent coaches the parent to observe auditory processing, self-regulation, and bonding through shared musical moments.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby securely in car seat. Parent driving safely. Can use car audio system or parent's singing voice. Best done when baby is awake but potentially fussy or needing calming.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCalms with caregiver soothingHeart· 0mo–3mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
Visual example
Coming soon