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Gesture Following

👶 9–11 months Emotional

Use simple gestures with words and watch your baby follow them.

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

Gesture Following, a baby activity for 9–11 months

How to play

1
Hold out your hand and say "Give it to me" with a smile.
2
Point to a toy and say "Look at that!"
3
Clap when they respond to your gesture.

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Following gestures paired with words shows growing social understanding and prepares your baby for language.

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