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Simple Peg Puzzle

👶 9–11 months Cognitive

Introduce a peg puzzle with large knobs for your baby to grasp.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 41 of your baby's personalized plan.

Simple Peg Puzzle, a baby activity for 9–11 months

How to play

1
Start with a puzzle that has 2-3 large pieces with knobs.
2
Show your baby how to pull a piece out.
3
Guide their hand to put it back in the right spot.

What you need

• A simple peg puzzle

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Peg puzzles build spatial reasoning, fine motor precision, and the satisfying feeling of solving a challenge.

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