Let’s start with the easiest thing to reflect – what your child is doing.
Yes, you’re literally going to say out loud whatever behaviors you’re little one is making.
It’s like you’re a sportscaster announcing the moment-to-moment actions of your star player. You’ll be making such comments as, “I see you’re looking at me right now;” “You’re sucking on your binky;” “You’re hugging your teddy with both hands;” “You’re letting go of the cup and watching it bounce on the floor…” (ah, the patience of going through the stage of their purposely dropping everything, then delighting in your constantly picking it up…!).
Again, it probably seems silly, if not intrusive, to just state the obvious, but it’s the most basic way of focusing completely on your baby and staying attuned and connected. Take a look at some examples: