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Where's the Sound?

👶 Newborn (0–4 weeks) Cognitive

Make sounds from different positions to see if your baby turns toward them.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 4 of your baby's personalized plan.

Where's the Sound?, a baby activity for Newborn (0–4 weeks)

How to play

1
While your baby is alert, make a soft clicking sound to their left.
2
Wait and see if they turn their head.
3
Try again from the right side, then from above.

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Sound localization is an important cognitive skill; it teaches your baby to connect sounds with directions.

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