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Homemade Shaker

👶 11–13 months Sensory

Make a shaker from a sealed container and let your baby create rhythms.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 49 of your baby's personalized plan.

Homemade Shaker, a baby activity for 11–13 months

How to play

1
Put dry pasta or rice in a small, sealed plastic container.
2
Let your baby shake it, bang it, and roll it.
3
Shake one together and take turns.

What you need

• A sealed container, dry pasta or rice

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Making their own music builds rhythm awareness, hand strength, and the joyful understanding of cause and effect.

Good to know

Ensure the container is sealed securely and check before each use. Choose a container your baby cannot open.

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