Voice Soothing Response
Baby stops crying when hearing a voice other than primary caregiver's
What the research says
Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3
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Before this (1)
How it's taught
Observe when baby is crying and someone other than primary caregiver speaks
Materials: Natural distress situations
What mastery looks like
Does not stop crying in response to voices
- Continues crying
- No response to voices
Occasionally pauses crying when hearing voice
- Brief pause
- Resumes crying quickly
Sometimes stops crying when hearing other voices
- Inconsistent soothing
- Partial calming
Regularly stops crying in response to voices
- Consistent soothing
- Sustained calming
Voice soothing is reliable
- Immediate calming
- Responds to varied voices
Activities for this (11)
Soft-voice lullaby
Parent sings or hums any lullaby — in any language, from any tradition — while holding baby. Agent holds space rather than instructs. Observations track baby's vocal attention and any return-vocalization.
Snuggle & Soothe Connection Time
A gentle, responsive activity where you help your baby learn to calm through your loving voice and touch, building early emotional co-regulation skills.
Bedtime Foot Massage Story
Parent gives baby a gentle foot massage during bedtime routine while narrating a story about each toe, observing visual attention shifts and auditory tracking. The agent coaches the parent to notice how baby shifts focus between parent's face, hands, and voice — building sensory integration, body awareness, and language foundations through calming touch.
Musical Car Ride
Parent plays gentle music and sings during a car ride to help baby calm down and experience rhythm, tempo, and pitch. The agent coaches the parent to observe auditory processing, self-regulation, and bonding through shared musical moments.
Thanksgiving stories and poems
This helps familiarize your baby with the human language. Begin this activity by reading to your baby poems and short stories related to the history of Thanksgiving. Repeat the name of your baby frequently to keep her attention and observe if your baby relax
Relaxing conversation
Stimulate the bath language skills. To complete this activity prepare the tub, water and all the materials you need to bathe your baby. Once you're ready, begin to describe everything you're doing, talking your baby through it step by s
Narrating your story
This helps nourish the body, soul, and brain while nursing. Begin this activity when you are breastfeeding your baby. While your baby is nursing, tell him or her a story about the most beautiful baby in the world that eats very well. Also say that this baby ha
Bedtime song
This helps ease bedtime with a routine and boost the bond bond. Begin this activity by singing a relaxing lullaby before putting your baby to sleep. Your baby loves to hear your voice, so don't worry if you think you aren't quite the singer. This song may be one y
Soothing Tummy Massage
Parent gives baby a gentle tummy massage using specific circular motions to soothe digestion and reduce stomach discomfort. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's recognition responses, calming to familiar voice, positive reactions to loving touch, and social smiling during this intimate caregiving moment.
Yoga Stretch
Parent guides baby through gentle yoga-like stretches to help release tension and prepare for a peaceful nap. The agent coaches the parent to observe relaxation responses, body awareness, and social connection during this calming bedtime routine activity.
Bedtime Sensory Massage
Parent gives baby a relaxing bedtime massage using weather-themed strokes and narration, creating a calming sensory experience that promotes bonding and prepares baby for sleep. The agent coaches the parent to observe relaxation responses, tactile engagement, and social connection during this soothing ritual.
Formal assessments
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