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Rhythm Drumming

👶 7–9 months Sensory

Tap different rhythms on drums or pots and let your baby join in.

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

Rhythm Drumming, a baby activity for 7–9 months

How to play

1
Set out an upside-down pot or drum.
2
Tap a simple rhythm: slow-slow-fast-fast.
3
Hand your baby a spoon and let them bang along.

What you need

• Pots or drums, wooden spoons

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Following and creating rhythms develops auditory processing, timing, and hand-eye coordination.

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