Mirror mirror
A simple and engaging way for babies and toddlers to explore their reflection, develop self-awareness, and enjoy playful interactions.
Set up a safe, shatterproof mirror and let your little one play with their own reflection!
Babies love gazing at faces, and a mirror gives them the chance to study expressions, movements, and engage in back-and-forth play. For tummy time, place the mirror at an angle to encourage lifting their head, or at a slight distance to encourage their reaching skills.
As they grow into toddlers, they can make silly faces, dress up, practice naming body parts, or even dance and copy their own...
Materials
Prep
Place the mirror securely in a safe spot where your baby can see themselves, either propped up or lying flat.
Play
Sit with your baby in front of the mirror and encourage them to look at their reflection. Make funny faces, wave, or play peekaboo behind a scarf. If your baby is older, ask questions like "Who’s that?" or "Can you find your nose?". For tummy time, position the mirror at an angle to encourage lifting their head.
Extend
Add a puppet friend: Use a hand puppet in the mirror to interact with your baby and create little stories.
Draw on the mirror: Use dry-erase markers or window crayons to add shapes, faces, or frames for extra fun.
Dress-up fun: Let your toddler try on hats, scarves, or sunglasses and admire themselves.
