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Point and name in a board book: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

Board books are sturdy enough for a baby to handle, and every page is a new word. It takes about 4 minutes and uses a board book.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Point and name in a board book3 to 6 months · about 4 minutes

You need: a board book.

  1. Hold your baby on your lap with a sturdy board book.
  2. Open it and point to one picture on each page.
  3. Name it simply: "Ball. A red ball."
  4. Let them touch, pat and even chew the book; that's how babies read.

Builds: language and talking. Board books are sturdy enough for a baby to handle, and every page is a new word.

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