“Peekaboo is a form of make-believe or fantasy play.
It helps babies learn about different feelings and emotions, and about events in the world around them — like whether something they can’t see still exists.”
When you play peekaboo with your child, he starts to understand that “out of sight” doesn’t mean “gone”, and that his actions can cause things to happen—like when he pops up from behind your hands after covering his face.
If your baby seems fascinated when you cover your face with a blanket, find another object for him to look at instead. Or put him in the crib and cover the top so all he sees is your face.
Peekaboo is a game that allows the baby to be an active participant.
By playing this game, your child builds his self-esteem and confidence as he learns more about his environment and the people in it, like you!
You can play peekaboo by hiding behind pillows or blankets, or by covering your face with your hands.
Make sure you make some noise each time you pop up so your baby knows you’re there (and not a scary monster).
It is important for babies to feel like they can initiate interactions with adults, and playing peekaboo allows them to do that. When the baby hides behind your hands, he’s not only learning about his world but also about himself. He sees what it feels like to be covered up and then revealed again; this helps him become more familiar with his body parts.
Hiding teaches him something new each time you play, whether it’s learning how sound travels (he’ll learn how far away he needs to be from you for you not to hear him), or being able to control your emotions—and hide sad feelings if they are upset!
Peekaboo allows the baby to interact with both people and objects. Your baby might not understand it as a game, but she’ll love the interaction and excitement from both of you!
“Peekaboo is a form of make-believe or fantasy play.
It helps babies learn about different feelings and emotions, and about events in the world around them — like whether something they can’t see still exists.” “Peekaboo is a form of make-believe or fantasy play.
Hiding teaches him something new each time you play, whether it’s learning how sound travels (he’ll learn how far away he needs to be from you for you not to hear him), or being able to control your emotions—and hide sad feelings if they are upset!
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