Choose your toy
0–6 månaderFamily ConnectionMaterial: Two safe toys or household objects (such as a rattle, soft cloth, or teething ring)
Hold two different toys or objects within your child's view and let them reach for the one that interests them. This simple choice-making activity can happen during play time on the floor or while your child is in their seat. Watch their gaze and body movements to see which item draws their attention, then bring that object closer so they can grasp it.
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Så här gör ni aktiviteten
Hold two different toys or objects within your child's view and let them reach for the one that interests them. This simple choice-making activity can happen during play time on the floor or while your child is in their seat. Watch their gaze and body movements to see which item draws their attention, then bring that object closer so they can grasp it.
Varför det fungerar
Offering choices builds the foundation of agency and autonomy from infancy. When you respect your child's preferences, you support their emerging sense of independence. Research shows that supportive autonomy development leads to better emotional regulation and decision-making capabilities, and children learning appropriate independence maintain stronger family bonds while developing self-efficacy (Soenens & Vansteenkiste, 2010).
Tips till föräldrar
Pay attention to where your child looks and how their body moves toward one option. This helps you recognize their preferences.
If your child does not reach yet, notice which toy they look at longer and offer that one. You are still honoring their preference.
Use everyday objects like a soft cloth and a rattle. Variety helps your child practice making choices.
Material som behövs
Two safe toys or household objects (such as a rattle, soft cloth, or teething ring)
Lärandemetoder
Movement-Based LearningSensory Exploration
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