1. Start with one farm friend
Give baby one soft animal to hold. Name it slowly and make its sound:
“This is the cow. Moo!”
Let baby squeeze, shake and feel it.
2. Put animals in through the top
Drop one animal through the large opening in the roof. Let baby watch where it goes, then help them place another one inside.
3. Take animals out through the side door
Open the actual side door and encourage baby to reach inside and find an animal.
Important product detail: The square orange barn-door panel on the front is a crinkle panel. It does not open.
4. Play “Where did it go?”
Hide one animal inside and ask:
“Where is the sheep?”
Let baby search through the top opening or side door.
5. Explore the crinkle panel
Press and scrunch the square front panel together. Pause so baby can hear the rustling sound, then let them try.
6. Use the mirror
Sit beside baby and show them their reflection. Point to their face and say simple words such as “eyes,” “nose” and “smile.”
7. Match animals and sounds
Choose an animal and make its sound:
- Cow — moo
- Sheep — baa
- Pig — oink
- Horse — neigh
- Chicken — cluck
- Rabbit — hop, hop
8. Sort and count
For older babies and toddlers, line up the animals and count from one to six. Ask your child to find a certain animal or colour.