Splash for Sensory Development
Parent supports baby in bath water, allowing feet to touch the surface and encouraging splashing movements. The agent coaches the parent to observe sensory preferences, cause-effect understanding, and motor coordination as baby discovers how leg movements create water splashes.
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What you'll need
Baby in bath with warm water. Parent holding baby securely in upright position. Water level should be low enough that baby's feet just touch the surface when held. Ensure good grip and supervision.
How it works
- 1~25s
Gently lower your child so their feet just touch the water's surface. Hold them securely under the arms. Watch their face closely — what's their first reaction to the water touching their feet? Does your child seem to like the sensation, pull away, or show curiosity? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Baby shows preference for the water texture on feet — either enjoying it or disliking it.
- 2~35s
Now gently bounce your child up and down so their feet go in and out of the water. As you do this, say 'Splash! Splash!' with each movement. Watch to see if your child starts to understand the connection — does they begin to move their legs intentionally to make splashes? Or does they look at the water when it splashes?
Watch for: Baby shows understanding that leg movements cause water splashes.
- 3~30s
Now let your child take the lead. Hold them steadily but let their legs move freely. Does they bend and straighten their legs with purpose? Does they show joy — laughing, smiling, squealing — when they makes a big splash? Watch for both motor coordination and emotional response.
Watch for: Baby demonstrates controlled leg movements — bending and straightening with purpose.