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Listen outside: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

The world outside is full of sounds, and each one can come with a word. It takes about 10 minutes and uses a stroller or baby carrier.

Checked October 29, 2026.

How to play

Listen outside3 to 6 months · about 10 minutes

You need: a stroller or baby carrier.

  1. Take your baby outside for a slow walk.
  2. When you hear a sound, stop: a bird, a dog, a truck.
  3. Name it and make the sound: "A bird. Tweet, tweet!"
  4. Watch your baby's face as they listen.

Builds: language and talking. The world outside is full of sounds, and each one can come with a word.

Safety: Keep your baby in the shade, and bring them in if they seem too warm or too cold.

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