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Kangaroo Cuddle

👶 0–2 months Emotional

Carry your baby upright against your chest while going about your routine.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 5 of your baby's personalized plan.

Kangaroo Cuddle, a baby activity for 0–2 months

How to play

1
Hold your baby upright against your chest with one hand supporting their bottom.
2
Walk around the house doing simple tasks.
3
Talk to them about what you are doing: "We're making lunch now."

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Being carried upright gives your baby a new view of the world while staying close to your heartbeat.

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