Baby

0–12 months

Faces, sounds, touch and tummy time. Bonding is the whole curriculum.

2 activities for this age

Mirror Talk on the Tummy

Prop a mirror in front of your baby during tummy time. The face they cannot look away from is the one that makes them lift their head.

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8 mo – 2 yr⏱ 10 min

🤸 Motor skills

Stack and Crash Tower

Build a tower out of steel katoris and let your baby knock it down. The knocking down is the lesson, not the mess.

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If you are buying a gift for this age

Optional. Open-ended toys that last years, not flashing ones that last a week.

Amazon9 mo – 3 yr

Shumee

Wooden Rainbow Stacker Rings

The first real problem a baby solves with their hands. Grabbing, aiming and releasing a ring onto a pole builds the same grip control they will later use to hold a pencil.

≈ ₹761🤸 Motor skills

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Amazon0 mo – 18 mo

Dreamland Publications

Soft Cloth Book — Fruits & Vegetables

A book a baby can chew, crumple and drop. It gets them used to holding a book and hearing your voice — the two habits that matter most before real reading.

≈ ₹364🗣️ Language & talk

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Amazon3 mo – 2 yr

Shumee

Wooden Crochet Shaker Rattle

Shake, hear a sound, shake again — the first cause-and-effect lesson. Also perfect for family bhajans, rhymes and clapping games.

≈ ₹649🌾 Sensory play

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Questions about this age

What kind of play is best for a child aged 0–12 months?

Faces, sounds, touch and tummy time. Bonding is the whole curriculum. On Learn with Play, baby activities focus on motor skills, social & emotional and use everyday household items rather than bought toys.

How long should a play session last at 0–12 months?

Most activities in this band take 8–30 minutes. Short and frequent beats long and occasional — stop while your child is still enjoying it.

Do I need to buy toys for a child aged 0–12 months?

No. Every activity in this age band uses things already found in an Indian home — rice, dal, steel katoris, bottle caps, paper, water. Toy suggestions are optional and clearly marked as affiliate links.