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Responding to Name

👶 7–9 months Cognitive

Practice calling your baby's name and watching for a response.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 33 of your baby's personalized plan.

Responding to Name, a baby activity for 7–9 months

How to play

1
From across the room, call your baby's name in a cheerful tone.
2
Wait for them to look, turn, or react.
3
Smile and wave when they look, positive reinforcement.

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Looking when you call their name shows growing language comprehension, a lovely milestone.

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