Parts of the Face — Mirror & Naming Play for 6–18 Months
A short indoor circuit for naming eyes, nose, and mouth through mirror play, song, gentle wipe cues, peekaboo, and a face book. This pack is for a caregiver sitting on the floor with a baby about 6–18 months who is ready for calm face-to-face play. You move through six short stations you can use in any order: a soft mirror tour, an eyes-nose-mouth song, a soft-cloth wipe-and-name game, peekaboo that reveals face parts, gentle face-copy play, and a board book with large faces. Stay within arm's reach the whole time. Never poke eyes, force a wipe, or shine a hard mirror edge toward the face. Younger babies may mostly watch and listen; older babies may point, pat, or babble along. The language is practical, not clinical: you notice what the child tries, without promising a milestone.
By Raquel
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1. Mirror face tour
1. Settle the baby on the blanket or in your lap and hold the soft mirror so both faces appear in the reflection.
Materials needed: Baby-safe soft mirror, Large play blanket or quilt - Available with full pack
2. Eyes-nose-mouth song
1. Start with a smile and a soft hello so the baby sees your face before any touch.
Materials needed: Large play blanket or quilt - Available with full pack
3. Soft cloth face wipe
1. Show the cloth and let the baby touch it before it comes near the face.
Materials needed: Clean soft washcloth, Large play blanket or quilt - Available with full pack
4. Peekaboo with face parts
1. Smile and say ready so the baby sees your full face first.
Materials needed: Lightweight cloth for peekaboo, Large play blanket or quilt - Available with full pack
5. Caregiver face copy
1. Get the baby's attention with a soft hello and still face for one beat.
Materials needed: Large play blanket or quilt - Available with full pack
6. Faces in a board book
1. Open to a face page and let the baby look or pat the book before you point.
Materials needed: Board book with large faces, Large play blanket or quilt
What you'll need
- Baby-safe soft mirror
- Large play blanket or quilt
- Clean soft washcloth
- Lightweight cloth for peekaboo
- Board book with large faces
Before you begin
- ✓Always supervise your baby during activities.
- ✓Use soft, baby-safe objects and a safe play space.
- ✓Stop if your child becomes tired or frustrated.
The complete pack can be added directly to your child's MommyPlanIt calendar.