Play Dough Squishing
Give your baby soft, homemade play dough to squish and poke.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 45 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Make a simple batch of soft play dough (flour, water, salt, oil).
2
Let your baby poke, squeeze, and tear pieces off.
3
Show them how to press it flat and poke holes with a finger.
What you need
• Homemade play dough
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Play dough builds hand strength, fine motor control, and introduces the creative concept of shaping materials.
Good to know
Use a taste-safe recipe since your baby may put it in their mouth. Supervise closely and discard dough if it gets dirty.
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