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Play Gym Exploration

👶 2–4 months Sensory

Let your baby spend time under a play gym batting and grabbing.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 13 of your baby's personalized plan.

Play Gym Exploration, a baby activity for 2–4 months

How to play

1
Place your baby under a play gym with hanging toys.
2
Let them swipe, bat, and eventually grab at the toys.
3
Rotate toys periodically to keep things fresh.

What you need

• A baby play gym

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Your baby may begin holding toys and swinging at dangling objects more intentionally, a wonderful sign of growing coordination.

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