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Comfort Hugging

👶 9–11 months Emotional

Practice giving hugs to family members and stuffed animals.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 41 of your baby's personalized plan.

Comfort Hugging, a baby activity for 9–11 months

How to play

1
Hug a stuffed animal and say "Hugs!" with a warm smile.
2
Encourage your baby to hug the toy.
3
Take turns hugging each other and family members.

What you need

• A stuffed animal

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Learning to give hugs builds empathy, physical affection, and strengthens the emotional bonds in your family.

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