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Washcloth tug: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

Holding on and pulling helps your baby practice gripping. It takes about 2 minutes and uses a washcloth.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Washcloth tug3 to 6 months · about 2 minutes

You need: a washcloth.

  1. Let your baby grab one end of a washcloth.
  2. Hold the other end and give a tiny, gentle tug.
  3. Say "Pull, pull, pull!"
  4. Let them win and cheer; a big sibling can take the other end.

Builds: moving and using hands and social and emotional. Holding on and pulling helps your baby practice gripping.

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