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When will my baby be able to play with blocks?
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As early as he grabs: Babies will play with blocks as early as they can hold them, some as early as 4 months. They will examine them and mouth them but don't expect tower building. Closer to 12 months babies will bang them together and may start stacking.
Answered 3/24/2011
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Age and Stage: Highly variable but anywhere between 9 and 15 months, most likely.
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