Mirror Mirror

Elizabeth

Put baby in front of a mirror so they can begin observing themselves.

Materials Needed:

• A mirror (a hand held mirror is sufficient for this game) OR a mirror attached to the wall.

What to do:

• Place baby, in front of the mirror (you may have to sit and support baby or place pillows around baby for extra support while sitting).
• Knock on the mirror to gain baby’s attention.
• As baby looks in the mirror describe what baby is seeing. “That’s you, that me in the mirror”.
• While in front of the mirror point to baby’s facial features and name them “here is your nose, here are your eyes” etc.
• When looking at baby through the mirror make funny faces and observe how baby responds.
• Baby will begin to observe their own expressions while looking at the mirror.

Hints and Tips:

• Watch your baby when they begin to explore themselves in front of the mirror.
• Take videos/photos to record their first experience of seeing themselves.
• Place a mirror in baby’s play area. If using, a mirror attached to the wall make sure that it is secured properly.