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Where Did It Go?

👶 4–6 months Cognitive

Drop a toy into a cup and let your baby try to retrieve it.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 21 of your baby's personalized plan.

Where Did It Go?, a baby activity for 4–6 months

How to play

1
Show your baby a small toy.
2
Drop it into an opaque cup in front of them.
3
Ask "Where did it go?" and let them reach in.

What you need

• A cup, a small toy

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Retrieving hidden objects builds problem-solving skills and deepens understanding of object permanence.

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