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Big kid show-and-tell: a play idea for 0 to 3 months

The baby gets something to look at, and the big brother or sister gets a proud, gentle job. It takes about 3 minutes and uses a favorite toy of the older child's.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Big kid show-and-tell0 to 3 months · about 3 minutes

You need: a favorite toy of the older child's.

  1. Hold the baby while the older child sits close, facing them.
  2. The older child holds up their toy where the baby can see it.
  3. They move it slowly side to side and tell the baby all about it.
  4. Thank the big kid for being the baby's first teacher.

Builds: social and emotional and thinking and problem solving. The baby gets something to look at, and the big brother or sister gets a proud, gentle job.

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