This week: Again! Again! - Asking for more: looking, pointing, using sounds and words
Aspect: A Skilful Communicator Components: being together, communicating, finding a voice Heads up lookers and communicators What you need n bubble pot n feathers (see tip below)
What you do
1 Sit opposite the baby so that your faces are level.
2 Call their name, then gently blow some bubbles so that they float close to but not into the baby. Say 'Look' and gently reach up and pop the bubbles. Pause for a moment, wait for them to make a sound, reach or gesture to request more.
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