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Disappearing Toy

👶 3–5 months Cognitive

Hide a toy under a cloth while your baby watches and see if they search for it.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 17 of your baby's personalized plan.

Disappearing Toy, a baby activity for 3–5 months

How to play

1
Show your baby a favorite toy.
2
Slowly cover it with a cloth while they watch.
3
Ask "Where did it go?" and help them lift the cloth to find it.

What you need

• A toy, a small cloth

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Watching a toy disappear and reappear builds early object permanence, a key cognitive milestone.

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