Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Pre-Nap Relaxation Conversation
Parent engages in calm, soothing conversation with baby before naptime, using gentle babbling exchanges and soft vocal tones to help baby relax. The agent coaches the parent to observe conversational turn-taking, varied babbling sounds, and emotional regulation through vocal interaction — building language skills while establishing a calming pre-sleep routine.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby held comfortably in parent's arms or sitting close on parent's lap. Environment should be quiet and dimly lit to signal naptime. No materials needed. Best done 10-15 minutes before planned nap.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBabbles conversationallyMind· 8mo–15mo· core
- MilestoneProduces reduplicated babbleMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses familiar adult to share feelings such as excitement or pleasure, and for ‘emotional refuelling’ when feeling tired, stressed or frustrated.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneChildren’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say. (See the roots of Writing in Communication and language).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
Visual example
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