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Poke and Push

👶 8–10 months Sensory

Let your baby push pom-poms into a container through a hole.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 37 of your baby's personalized plan.

Poke and Push, a baby activity for 8–10 months

How to play

1
Cut a hole in the lid of a plastic container.
2
Give your baby large pom-poms or fabric balls.
3
Show them how to push the pom-poms through the hole.

What you need

• A container with lid, large pom-poms

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Pushing objects through holes develops fine motor precision and teaches spatial relationships.

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