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Where's that sound?: a play idea for 0 to 3 months

It's a gentle way to notice your baby listening and turning toward sounds. It takes about 2 minutes and uses a sheet of paper or a set of keys, kept in your hand.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Where's that sound?0 to 3 months · about 2 minutes

You need: a sheet of paper or a set of keys, kept in your hand.

  1. Lay your baby on their back and sit beside them.
  2. Out of their sight, crinkle the paper or jingle the keys on one side.
  3. Wait to see if they go still or turn toward the sound.
  4. Show them what made the noise, then try the other side.

Builds: thinking and problem solving. It's a gentle way to notice your baby listening and turning toward sounds.

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