Squeaky Toy Time

Activity

Help baby squeeze a squeaky toy to hear the sound. Next, cover it with a blanket and squeak it again. See how they react to hearing the sound this time and help them pull off the blanket.

Helps baby exercise their memory and ability to locate sounds.

Related Milestones

Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

10–12 Months

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

10–12 Months

Pays attention to where you are looking and pointing

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys (10-12 months)

Has grown accustomed to everyday sounds and is usually not startled by them (10-12 months)

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (10-12 months)

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