Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
New Friends: Social Interaction
Parent introduces baby to a friend or family member, observing how baby responds to unfamiliar people. The agent coaches the parent through a gentle social handoff, watching for social smiling, caregiver recognition, stranger awareness, and emotional regulation — building the social skills that shape all future relationships.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
A trusted friend or family member present. Baby alert and in a good mood. Calm, familiar environment. Parent holding baby initially.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSeeks caregiver comfortHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon