Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
My Nightlight
Parent creates a comforting bedtime routine using gentle light play and soothing words to help baby feel secure and in control during the transition to sleep. The agent coaches the parent to observe self-soothing behaviors, emotional regulation, and attachment responses during this calming social ritual.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in a calm, pre-sleep state — in pajamas, in dim lighting. Parent sitting comfortably with baby in lap or lying beside. A soft light source (nightlight, dim lamp, or flashlight with hand covering) nearby. Quiet environment.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses familiar adult to share feelings such as excitement or pleasure, and for ‘emotional refuelling’ when feeling tired, stressed or frustrated.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneSeeks caregiver comfortHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneProtests frustration or interruptionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows visually supported requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon