What Co-Regulation Looks Like in Infant Care
Co-regulation is not complicated. It’s the small, consistent actions teachers offer every day.
Examples:
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Holding and rocking a crying baby
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Making eye contact and using a warm tone
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Offering a pacifier or soft blanket
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Reducing noise and visual clutter
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Keeping predictable routines
These strategies help soothe and organize a baby’s nervous system.
In group care, co-regulation often means:
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Responding quickly to cues
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Taking turns between caregivers
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Building trust through consistency
Even simple moments—smiling during diaper changes or narrating transitions—support co-regulation.
The OT Toolbox — “What Is Co-Regulation?” (2023).
https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/