Invite an infant to hear and watch some silly things. Sit across from the infant, who may prefer to stand facing you. Greet the infant by extending both of your hands as an invitation to hold the infant’s hands. Draw attention to your big smile. Example: “Good morning, Joaquin! I am happy to see you today. Do you see my face? I am smiling.”

Announce that you are going to make a silly noise. Example: “I am going to make a silly noise. You can listen to the sound I make!” Make a soft “raspberry” sound. Pause after the sound to acknowledge and describe the infant’s reaction. Example: “You listened to the silly sound I made! You are smiling at me. I think you liked the sound. Would you like me to make another silly sound?” Explain that you are using your mouth and lips to make the silly sounds. Some infants may watch your mouth and lips closely, and others may attempt to imitate you. If the infant remains engaged, repeat several more raspberry sounds that vary in tone and volume. Acknowledge the infant’s responses, particularly any vocalizations. Example: “You are moving your mouth and making sounds. You are watching and listening to me. You are making sounds too!”

If the infant continues to remain visually engaged, repeat a raspberry sound immediately followed by a silly face. Comment on how the infant is watching and listening to you. Offer a second raspberry sound followed by a silly face if the infant seems interested.

Imitate any silly sound or face the infant makes. Draw attention to how you are doing what the infant did.

Conclude the activity when the infant begins to lose interest or you anticipate the silly actions may be overstimulating. Acknowledge the infant’s focus during the activity. Example: “We had fun watching each other, Luciana. You watched me smile. You listened to my silly sounds. You made sounds too! Thank you for playing with me.”