Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Thawing Baby Food Together
Parent involves baby in the process of thawing baby food, turning a routine task into a social interaction. The agent coaches the parent to observe joint attention, anticipation of feeding, and early social engagement during mealtime preparation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated securely in high chair or safe spot near kitchen counter. Have frozen baby food cubes or portions ready. Parent should be positioned so baby can see their face and the food preparation.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneAnticipates feeding cueMind· 1mo–6mo· core
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar contextual cuesMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon