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Where did teddy go?
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9–17 months · anticipation · looking
Large bowl; Large soft toy
Place teddy under the bowl.
Pause before lifting it.
Reveal teddy and share the surprise.
Stay beside baby. Props must be too large to mouth. Never cover a child or their face.
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An adult stays alongside, follows the person's lead and stops when they have had enough.
Large bowl · Large soft toy
Sit together on the floor while the adult holds the bowl.
Try saying: Where is teddy?
Finish: Leave teddy visible when you finish.
An adult stays beside baby. Both props must be too large to mouth; never cover a child or their face.
Make it simpler: Keep most of teddy visible.
Take it further: Reveal a new side of teddy.
A chance to practise anticipation, looking. This invitation is an editorial adaptation of the guidance below. It is not a test or a promise about development.
