Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min

Exploring cause and effect

This helps reinforce your baby's comprehension of cause and effect. This activity will help your baby begin to associate actions with their corresponding effects, reinforcing their comprehension of cause and effect. To complete this activity, take a walk with your bab

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What you'll need

This helps reinforce your baby's comprehension of cause and effect.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, take a walk with your baby around the house and show him or her what happens when you turn on a light switch, ring the doorbell, or pull on a drawer's handle. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby test cause and effect by dropping an object and seeing if you'll pick it up.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. See how your baby explores. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby look for a toy that was just hidden.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Does he or she pay attention to the location of objects? Does your child experiment with cause and effect? This activity will help your baby begin to associate each of those actions with their corresponding effects, reinforcing your baby's comprehension of cause and effect. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby copy easy actions, like shaking a rattle.

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