Soft Sound Discovery
Introduce gentle sounds near your baby's ears to build auditory awareness.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 3 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Hold a soft rattle about 6 inches from one ear.
2
Shake it gently and watch if your baby reacts, stilling, blinking, or turning.
3
Repeat on the other side after a short pause.
What you need
• A soft rattle or crinkly fabric
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Encourages auditory awareness, the ability to notice and react to sounds, a key early milestone.
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