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.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
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
- 1~25s
Cover your face with the fabric and say 'Where's you?' in an excited voice. Now wait. Don't reveal yourself right away — wait for your child to make a sound. Any sound counts — a coo, a squeal, a babble, even a little grunt. The moment your child makes a sound, pull the fabric away with a big smile and say 'Peekaboo! Here I am!' Watch your child's reaction. Does they laugh? Smile? Tell me everything!
Watch for: Baby shows clear enjoyment during the game with the parent — smiling, making happy sounds, or showing excitement.
- 2~35s
Let's do it again, but this time really build up the suspense. Cover your face and say 'Where's you?' Then wait a beat longer before revealing. When you do pop out, add a funny face or a tickle. The goal is to get your child laughing — a real, full belly laugh, not just a smile. Try it two or three times in a row and tell me — can you get a proper laugh out of your child?
Watch for: Baby laughs out loud during the game — a real laugh, not just a smile or coo.
- 3~30s
Now let's see if your child has figured out the pattern. Cover your face one more time. This time wait a bit longer and watch what your child does. Does they reach for the fabric? Try to pull it off your face? Make sounds as if calling for you? Or does they just wait patiently? Any sign that your child is trying to make the peekaboo happen shows they understands the game structure. That's incredible cognitive and social development!
Watch for: Baby shows anticipation during the game — reaching for fabric, vocalising to prompt the reveal, or showing excited body language before the peekaboo moment.