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The uh-oh game: a play idea for 6 to 9 months

Dropping things over and over is how babies test what happens, and "uh-oh" is often an early word. It takes about 3 minutes and uses a spoon or soft toy.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

The uh-oh game6 to 9 months · about 3 minutes

You need: a spoon or soft toy.

  1. When your baby drops something from the high chair, say "Uh-oh!"
  2. Pick it up and give it back.
  3. They'll probably drop it again: say "Uh-oh!" again.
  4. Stop when you've had enough; it's fine to say "All done."

Builds: language and talking and thinking and problem solving. Dropping things over and over is how babies test what happens, and "uh-oh" is often an early word.

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