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| Peek-a-boo |
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Infants at this age are quickly learning about new things. Each day is filled with new experiences. One important idea that they are adjusting to is the idea of object permanence. They are starting to learn that just because they can't "see" an object, it hasn't necessarily disappeared. Your infant will start to realize that things can come back. This is very important as many infants begin to deal with separation anxiety. When you are out of your infant's eyesight, it is hard for him to remember that you will come back. You can help him begin to learn object permanence by the simplest of peek-a-boo games. |
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You will need a small blanket and a handful of favorite toys. You can start out playing the traditional version of peek-a-boo, with you as his favorite toy! Take the blanket and put it over your face. Allow him to pull the blanket off and find you. Then you can try it with each of his favorite toys. He will start to understand that the blanket does not make the object permanently disappear. For more advanced play, let him watch you hide the toy somewhere else. Cover it with the blanket and let him go crawl or walk to find it. |
| My Little One |
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My little one definitely loves this activity. He especially loves it when I hide food! His favorite cookie under a napkin is a great way to play a quick game with a very yummy reward! It is also a great way to keep him occupied when we are waiting for something. It keeps him engaged and entertained. |
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