Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Rattle Distraction Nail Trim
Parent uses a rattle to distract baby during nail trimming while observing visual tracking skills. The agent coaches the parent to notice how baby follows the moving rattle with eyes, building early visual development and making care routines more engaging.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby should be calm and alert, either on parent's lap or in a secure seat. Have baby nail scissors and a rattle ready. Best done when baby needs nail trimming. Partner can help but not required.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneLooks at own handsBody· 2mo–5mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon