Look into their eyes
0–6 monthsEmotional WellbeingNo materials needed
During feeding, diaper changes, or quiet moments, take time to look into your baby's eyes. Hold their gaze and let them see your face clearly. Smile softly and see if they respond.
Part of the Imprint developmental journey — personalized to your child.
How to Do This Activity
During feeding, diaper changes, or quiet moments, take time to look into your baby's eyes. Hold their gaze and let them see your face clearly. Smile softly and see if they respond.
This eye contact builds emotional connection. Your baby learns to read emotions in faces, which is a crucial part of understanding feelings in themselves and others later on.
Why It Works
Eye contact and facial recognition are fundamental to emotional intelligence development. When infants learn to recognize emotions in familiar faces through repeated eye contact, they develop the emotional recognition skills that form the basis of empathy and social emotional intelligence (Brackett et al., 2011).
Tips for Parents
Let your baby look away when they need to. Looking away is how they manage stimulation.
Keep your expression warm and relaxed. Your face is teaching them about emotions.
Materials Needed
None
Learning Methods
Responsive InteractionSensory Exploration
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