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Toddler cup tower
Stack, nest and knock down large cups together on the floor.
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A little plan for play
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Two or three large, lightweight, unbreakable stacking cups made for the child's age
Age: 12–24 months; choose for the individual child.
Set up: Choose a clear floor space and check that the cups are intact, clean and too large to swallow.
Adult's role: Stay within arm's reach, model stacking and let your child explore at their own pace.
Let's make it happen
- Place one cup upside down on the floor and invite your child to put another on top.
- Watch the tower wobble or fall, then gather the cups together.
- Try nesting the cups or build the tower again, following your child's interest.
Make it simpler: Offer two cups to tap together or place one inside the other.
Clean up: Put the cups away and wipe them clean if needed.
Use intact age-appropriate cups without detachable small parts. Stay within arm's reach and stop if a cup becomes damaged.