Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Peek-a-boo II
Parent plays an advanced version of peekaboo — covering their face with fabric and waiting for baby to vocalise before revealing themselves with a smile. The game repeats until baby begins to understand the pattern and call out in anticipation. The agent guides the parent to observe social engagement, laughter, and the development of turn-taking in play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated or propped up facing parent, at close range. Have a light fabric (towel, muslin, scarf) ready. Good mood — baby should be alert and content.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds to peek-a-booHeart· 8mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneAnticipates repeated sounds, sights and actions, e.g. when an adult demonstrates an action toy several times.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneLaughs during social playHeart· 3mo–6mo· stretch
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· stretch
- MilestoneRepeats actions that have an effect, e.g. kicking or hitting a mobile or shaking a rattle.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon