Prior to six months of age, infants realize that objects removed from sight still exist and try to find them. They show object permanence, which makes it possible to play peekaboo.

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Infants typically start to develop object permanence around 4 to 7 months of age, not prior to six months. Before this development, they do not understand that objects continue to exist when they cannot see them.

Prior to Six Months of Age, Infants Realize That Objects