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Container In-and-Out

👶 9–11 months Cognitive

Put objects in a container and encourage your baby to take them out.

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

Container In-and-Out, a baby activity for 9–11 months

How to play

1
Place a few small toys inside a bowl or box.
2
Show your baby how to take one out.
3
Then show how to put one back in, and celebrate.

What you need

• A bowl and small safe objects

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Putting objects into containers builds fine motor control, spatial awareness, and early problem-solving skills.

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