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Two-Toy Hold

👶 3–5 months Physical

Offer your baby a second toy when they already have one to encourage two-hand play.

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

Two-Toy Hold, a baby activity for 3–5 months

How to play

1
Give your baby a toy to hold.
2
While they are gripping it, offer a second toy to their free hand.
3
Watch what they do, hold both, drop one, or bang them together.

What you need

• Two small toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Holding two objects at once requires bilateral coordination and early decision-making.

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