All kinds of hide-and-seek games are fun at this age, as your baby continues to be thrilled with the discovery that something hidden is still there after all. This variation on peekaboo livens up mealtime with the thrill of the chase.

Appropriate for: 7 to 10 months
Skills developed: Fine motor, understanding of object permanence
What you'll need: A clean dish towel, finger foods, and some small cups or containers

Show your baby a snack (anything that's not too wet or mushy), then cover it with a cloth dish towel or napkin. Let your baby lift the veil and discover that the treat is still there, even though he or she couldn't see it just a moment ago.

You can also inject a little sleight of hand: Put two small pieces of food in front of your baby, then cover them with opaque cups or other containers, adding at least one extra container that's not covering anything. Swirl the cups around so your baby can't tell which ones are hiding food, then let him or her lift off the cups and find the treats.