Where Is the Music Listening Game

A small musical toy or phone playing gentle music at low volume

A thin blanket or cloth for hiding

Let your baby see and hear the musical toy openly first. They need to connect the object with the sound.

While your baby watches, slide the toy under a thin blanket nearby.

Ask with excitement: "Where's the music? Can you find it?"

Watch your baby's response — head turning, reaching, or crawling toward the sound.

If they need help, pat the blanket near the toy. Let the sound and your hint guide them.

Celebrate the discovery: "You found it! You followed the sound!"

Repeat, hiding the toy in a different spot — behind a pillow, under a towel, behind your back.

Keep the music soft. You want your baby to focus and listen, not be overwhelmed.

For younger babies (3-6 months), hide the toy only partially — let a corner peek out. Full hiding works better after 7-8 months.

Try using different sounds — a ticking clock, a jingling keychain, a music box. Each sound has a different quality to track.

This game works well in a quiet room. Competing background noise makes it harder for baby to locate the source.