Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Tactile Exploration
Parent lays baby on different fabric textures and lets them explore freely, then gently caresses baby with each fabric. The agent guides the parent to observe how baby responds to different textures — noticing preferences, grasping attempts, and sensory reactions that reveal developing tactile processing and fine motor coordination.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated or lying on the floor on a collection of different fabric textures. Room should be comfortable. Have 3-5 different textured fabrics available.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· stretch
- MilestoneTransfers object between handsBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon