Cuddle & Snuggle Time

How it works

1. 1

   First, let's get comfortable. Sit with your child on the blanket and hold the stuffed animal. Say, 'Look, your child! It's [stuffed animal's name]! Can you give [stuffed animal's name] a gentle hug?'

2. 2

   Now, let's practice with you! Say to your child, 'Can you give Mama/Dada a big hug?' Open your arms wide and smile.

3. 3

   Let's add some fun! Lie down on the blanket with your child and the stuffed animal. Say, 'Let's all snuggle together! Can you give the stuffed animal and me a group cuddle?'

4. 4

   Finally, let's practice with a gentle kiss. Hold the stuffed animal and say, 'Can you give [stuffed animal's name] a little kiss? Mwah!'

What this develops

• ◆Milestone
  Shows coherent pattern of distress on separation and comfort on reunion

  socialprimary

Visual example