Calling all parents of little movers! The developmental psychology research study aims to understand how walking infants under 14 months of age reach for toys during play.
The Infant Development Lab at Elon University is conducting a fun and exciting research study to understand how walking experience affects infants’ ability to plan and problem solve. We aim to observe how babies move and use their bodies strategically as they reach for toys during play. We aim to track development in walking infants younger than 14 months of age during sessions occurring once weekly for 4 to 6 weekly observations. Each visit is held with one family at a time and typically lasts about one hour, and parking is available onsite. 
Families who participate may enjoy reflecting on their baby’s development, which could inspire them to learn more about their child’s behaviors. In addition, findings from this study will help clinicians understand infant motor development. Families will be compensated for their time with gift cards valuing up to $120 ($20 for each session), a scrapbook souvenir and a certificate of completion at the end of the study. Let’s make baby steps towards big discoveries together!
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, or if you have additional questions about the study, please sign up using the form at this link. You can also email us at infantlab@elon.edu or visit our website.
Your support of this project helps expand educational opportunities for undergraduate students in the Infant Development Laboratory by helping them gain valuable experiential learning in research at Elon University. The Infant Development Lab is directed by Associate Professor of Psychology Sabrina Thurman.