In and out of the box: a play idea for 9 to 12 months
In and out is one of the first ideas babies learn, and they love to practice it. It takes about 6 minutes and uses a cardboard box, socks, scarves or big blocks.
Checked October 29, 2026.
How to play
In and out of the box9 to 12 months · about 6 minutes
You need: a cardboard box, socks, scarves or big blocks.
- Put a few things in a box while your baby watches.
- Tip the box and take them out: "Out!"
- Hand them one thing to put in: "In!"
- Swap turns: you take out, they put in.
Builds: thinking and problem solving and moving and using hands. In and out is one of the first ideas babies learn, and they love to practice it.
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Small Parts for Toys and Children's Products (16 CFR part 1501) (checked October 29, 2026)