# Make faces up close

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Hold your baby about a hand's length from your face, catch their gaze, and slowly stick out your tongue\. Stay still and wait — it can take a long quiet minute before they answer\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: Under 6 months
- Duration: 5 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Learning
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Face\-to\-face time this close helps your baby learn to hold a gaze and take their first turns in a conversation\.

## Benefit

Conversation

## Materials

No special materials listed.