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Book Babbling

👶 6–8 months Cognitive

Read a book and pause for your baby to "respond" with babbling.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 29 of your baby's personalized plan.

Book Babbling, a baby activity for 6–8 months

How to play

1
Open a board book and read a line or two.
2
Pause and look at your baby expectantly.
3
When they babble or vocalize, respond as though they are telling the story.

What you need

• A board book

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Treating your baby's babbling as real conversation teaches turn-taking and makes them feel that their voice matters.

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