Baby massage with gentle narration
Parent gives baby a slow, gentle massage on legs, arms, back. Agent offers sparse, tender prompts — less instruction, more permission. Observations track how baby receives touch and how parent tunes the pressure to baby's cues.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Lay baby on their back on a towel or soft blanket. Room should be warm. A dot of plain oil on your palms is optional.
How it works
- 1~20s
Rub your hands together first. Let them get warm. Then just rest them on their tummy. No pressing. Just resting.
Watch for: baby_receives_touch_without_startling
- 2
Now slowly, one leg. Wrap your hand around the thigh and stroke down, all the way to the foot. Tell me what you notice about their skin, their movement.
Watch for: parent_adjusts_to_baby_signal
- 3~15s
When you reach their feet, look up at their face for a moment. See if their eyes find yours.
Watch for: baby_meets_eyes_during_contact