Hugging Practice
Teach your baby to give hugs to stuffed animals and family.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 45 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Hold a stuffed animal and hug it: "I love teddy!"
2
Encourage your baby to hug the toy too.
3
Then hug your baby and say "Now I hug YOU!"
What you need
• A stuffed animal
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Learning to hug is one of the sweetest social milestones; it teaches physical affection and empathy.
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