Vaccine Calm Down
Parent uses soothing techniques to help baby stay calm during medical visits, focusing on stress regulation and co-regulation. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's stress signals, calming responses, and recovery patterns — building resilience and secure attachment.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent holding baby in a comfortable position — chest-to-chest, cradled, or upright against shoulder. Environment should be relatively quiet. No materials needed.
How it works
- 1~30s
First, just observe your child for a moment. Notice their body language — is they tense or relaxed? Look at their face — are their brows furrowed, eyes wide, or mouth tight? These are early stress signals. Gently place your hand on their chest and feel their breathing — is it fast and shallow or slow and steady? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Baby shows identifiable stress signals — tense body, rapid breathing, facial distress cues.
- 2~40s
Now let's try some calming techniques. Start with slow, deep breathing yourself — your calmness regulates your child. Then use gentle, rhythmic touch — stroke their back or arm with firm, steady pressure. Add a soft, repetitive sound — 'shhh' or a low hum. Watch how your child responds. Does their body soften? Does their breathing slow? Tell me what changes you see.
Watch for: Baby shows positive response to soothing techniques — relaxing body, slowing breathing, calming facial expression.
- 3~35s
For our last observation, let's see how your child recovers after calming. Gently increase stimulation slightly — maybe talk in a normal voice or move a bit more. Then return to soothing. Watch their recovery pattern — does they return to calm quickly? Does they maintain some regulation even with mild stress? This shows resilience. What do you notice?
Watch for: Baby shows ability to recover calm with parent's help after mild stress, demonstrating co-regulation.