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Your 9- to 12-month old will enjoy manipulating and stacking objects.

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Baby Toys and Games for Nine to Twelve Months

By Carolyn Campbell

Either by crawling or cruising along furniture, your baby will now become more mobile, so it is important to continue baby-proofing your home.

Your baby is also developing better communication skills, perhaps by speaking very simple words or pointing at objects. Help develop these communication skills through games involving gestures and simple identification.

Hiding games are enjoyable at this phase and stacking or nesting games tend to remain a favorite.

Suggested Activities:

Naming
Imitate
Hide and Seek
Tub Games
Hello and Goodbye
Pushing Objects
Rolling a Ball

Suggested Toys:

Stacking Rings
Blocks
Pots and Pans
Paper and Crayons
Activity Toys
Toy Tambourine or Drum

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