Baby (0–12 months)
Nesting Cup Hide-and-Seek
Playing hide-and-seek with nesting cups helps your baby explore object permanence and understand how different sized objects relate to each other.
Ready right now 15 min Ages 10–12 months 1–2 players Indoor
Object PermanenceProblem SolvingFine Motor SkillsSpatial ReasoningEarly Language Development
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Learning benefits
- 💡 This activity helps your baby understand that objects still exist even when they can't see them (object permanence). It also encourages problem-solving as they try to find the hidden toy, develops fine motor skills, and supports early language through interaction and repetitive words. Milestones this age: Crawls forward on belly or hands and knees. Gets to a sitting position without help. Pulls up to stand. May take a few steps independently. Says "mama" and "dada" and exclamations like "uh-oh!". Responds to simple spoken requests.
Safety notes
- ⚠️ Always supervise your baby during play. • Ensure nesting cups are clean and free of cracks or small pieces that could break off. • The hidden toy must be large enough not to be a choking hazard (>1.25 inch diameter). • Remember ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. • No screens for babies under 18 months of age, except for live video chat with family. • No honey for babies under 1 year old. • No whole nuts, grapes, hot-dog rounds, popcorn, or hard candy due to choking risk. When to call your pediatrician: Does not crawl. Drags one side of body while crawling (for 10-12 months). Cannot stand with support. Has not said a single word. Does not point to objects or show interest in them. Does not babble or imitate sounds.
Cleanup
- 🧹 Gather all nesting cups and the toy. Store them in a clean, safe place, ready for the next play session.