Jasper’s grandma sings a silly made-up song at every diaper change.  Now, Jasper smiles as soon as he hears it, knowing what’s next.  These repeated routines help Jasper feel safe and build his awareness of daily patterns.  This supports language development because routines and repetition help babies connect sounds, words, and actions—skills they’ll use later to understand and use language.

Aims:
Help your baby feel secure and comfortable during daily care routines using sensory-rich play.

Goals:

• Build comfort and trust through touch, sound, and repetition.
• Support your baby’s earliest movement experiences.

Objectives:

• Calm or alert to familiar voices and touch
• Begin to anticipate regular routines.

Activities List:

• Make bath time a sensory experience: narrate what you’re doing, describe the water, and let baby splash.
• During diaper changes, use gentle massage and talk about each step (“Wipe, wipe, all clean!”).
• Use soft fabrics for gentle tickles or peek-a-boo.

Materials:
Soft washcloths, gentle lotion, colorful towels, baby-safe mirrors

Differentiation:

• For babies sensitive to touch, introduce textures slowly.
• For babies with limited movement, assist gently and use more vocal play.

Integration:

• Narrate every care step (“Now we’re wrapping you in your towel!”)
• Sing a “getting ready” or “clean up” song.

Story:
Jasper’s grandma sings a silly made-up song at every diaper change.  Now, Jasper smiles as soon as he hears it, knowing what’s next.

Parent Simulation Tip:
Turn any routine into a game or song; the repetition and fun help baby feel secure.

Interactive Activities:

• Individual: Bath time splashing and talking
• Group: Sibling or parent “peek-a-boo” with baby

Activity Pack: Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.