Skill· 0mo–11mo· 2 min

Side-by-Side Sensory Explore

Settle your child on the blanket or your lap and sit close enough to share their view. Hold the soft cloth beside one hand and say, “Look—beside you.”

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

soft blanket or towel on the floor, light soft cloth, such as a scarf or muslin, a piece of crinkly paper, held by the parent and kept away from the mouth, rolled towel for gentle support if needed

How it works

The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

Visual example

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