Ese Marun

A caregiver sits the baby on their lap facing outward and gently holds one bare foot.

While chanting a short rhyme naming each toe in turn, the caregiver taps or wiggles every toe.

On the final toe, the caregiver tickles the sole of the foot to make the baby giggle.

The rhyme is repeated on the other foot, keeping the same steady rhythm.

Caregivers speed up or slow down the chant to vary the surprise and keep the baby engaged.