Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Sucking Reflex Discovery
Parent stimulates baby's sucking reflex by placing a milk-soaked finger on baby's lips and palate, observing reflexive responses. The agent coaches the parent to notice sucking coordination, hand-to-mouth movements, and overall reflexive organization — building early feeding skills and oral-motor development.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a soft surface, alert but not crying. Small amount of expressed breast milk or formula in a clean container. Parent's hands clean with short fingernails. Room should be warm and calm.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
Visual example
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