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Pillow Obstacle Course

👶 5–7 months Physical

Arrange pillows on the floor for your baby to crawl over and around.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 25 of your baby's personalized plan.

Pillow Obstacle Course, a baby activity for 5–7 months

How to play

1
Place soft pillows and cushions in a path on the floor.
2
Encourage your baby to move over and around them.
3
Place a toy at the end as motivation.

What you need

• Pillows and cushions

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Navigating soft obstacles builds core strength, coordination, and early problem-solving as your baby figures out how to move through the course.

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