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Swatting at Toys

👶 2–3 months Physical

Hang toys above your baby for them to bat at.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 11 of your baby's personalized plan.

Swatting at Toys, a baby activity for 2–3 months

How to play

1
Place your baby under a play gym or hang a toy within reach.
2
Tap the toy to show it moves and makes sounds.
3
Cheer when they swipe at it, even accidentally.

What you need

• A play gym or dangling toy

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Batting at objects is one of the first intentional movements. It builds hand-eye coordination and cause-and-effect understanding.

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