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Sitting Ball Play

👶 3–5 months Physical

Sit your baby up with support and roll a ball toward them.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 17 of your baby's personalized plan.

Sitting Ball Play, a baby activity for 3–5 months

How to play

1
Prop your baby in a supported sitting position with pillows.
2
Roll a soft ball gently toward them.
3
Encourage them to reach for and touch the ball.

What you need

• A soft ball, pillows

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Combining sitting practice with reaching for a ball challenges balance and builds coordination.

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