Brushing Conversations
Parent gently brushes baby's hair while maintaining a warm, responsive conversation. The agent coaches the parent to observe babbling responses, social engagement during care routines, and early conversational turn-taking — transforming a daily care task into a rich bonding and communication opportunity.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Baby seated comfortably facing parent — on lap, in high chair, or on floor. Have a soft baby hairbrush ready. Best done when baby is calm and alert, perhaps after a nap or meal.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by gently brushing your child's hair with slow, soothing strokes. As you brush, talk about what you're doing in a warm, conversational tone: 'We're brushing your child's beautiful hair to keep it nice and tidy.' Make sure to look into their eyes and smile. Watch your child's face — does they seem relaxed and engaged? Does they make eye contact with you? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Baby shows positive engagement and social connection during a care routine like hair brushing.
- 2~35s
Now, as you continue brushing, pause your talking and listen. Leave a little space for your child to respond. Does they make any sounds — babbling, cooing, or little vocalizations? When they does, respond immediately as if they just said something important: 'Oh really? Tell me more!' or 'Yes, I love brushing your hair too!' Watch if your child babbles back again after your response.
Watch for: Baby produces babbling or vocalizations during the interaction and responds to parent's conversational turns.
- 3~30s
For our last minute, let's focus on connection. Vary your voice — sometimes whisper, sometimes use a sing-song tone, sometimes make a surprised 'Oh!' sound. Watch how your child responds to these changes. Does they smile, laugh, or change their expression? Does they try to touch your face or the brush? Most importantly, does this feel like a genuine, joyful interaction between you two?
Watch for: Baby maintains eye contact and shows emotional responsiveness during varied social interaction.