15 Little Kids Who Think They Are Hide and Seek Champions

Now you see me, now you don’t! I am so well hidden that Mom won’t be able to find me if she tries all day. Hey, hey! How did she find me so fast? Well, children are effortless hide-and-seek champions – or at least, they think they are. Check out some of the innovative hiding places only our little ones can think of – they are so amazing, you’ll be laughing all day!

Before you scroll down to the pictures below, be warned. You may face a severe fit of giggles when you behold the hiding places these kids think of. They are silent as the hills, slinking away in broad daylight to nooks and crannies. You’ll even be surprised to find that there are an infinite number of hiding places in your house – ones you had never imagined.

For children, there are two golden rules of hide-and-seek:

1. If I can’t see them, of course they can’t see me.
2. My head is the most important, and even the only, body part I really need to hide.

In early childhood, and up to the age of 6-7 years, children have a limited understanding of spatial perception. It is difficult for them to gauge your line and scope of vision – hence, the creative and err, sparse, hiding places. (If you are in doubt, just ask your parents!) It is through games such as these, and variations like peek-a-boo, that you can boost your kid’s cognitive development. Not only that, it also keeps them physically active. Once hooked, you’ll be faced with eager demands of “I’ll hide, you find me!” everyday.

It’s time to now meet the champions who teach us invaluable lessons in playing the game like a pro. Hats off, masters!

Hiding Places We Bet You Will Never Find

1. Under The Table

How can you possibly find me under a table as big as that?

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2. Behind The Cushion

Those little feet are not mine, I swear. The cushion sprouted legs!

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3. Next To My Bed

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I left the rug like that to dry, Mamma! Why would I be there, anyway?

4. Curtain Man

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Now that’s a fancy curtain you brought us – it is even wearing my pants!

5. The Croco Star Wars Fan

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Our crocodile is standing up to check out the Star Wars collage – cute, isn’t he?

6. Behind The Pole

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I am a vision in white. All you see is a fatter pole, right? Haha!

7. Inside a Lego Box

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This has to be the most creative use of a Lego set till date. If only the box had been bigger…

8. Under The Floor-Mat

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They call them mobile mats. They have legs so they can walk around the house.

9. Ghost Busters

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We bet you’ll just be too scared to figure out who’s hiding behind the sheets. Got you there, didn’t we?

10. In My Nightclothes

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The lazy man’s guide to a perfect hiding place. There’s a reason they make nightclothes loose and comfortable.

11. Behind The Towel

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Away in the bathroom, with a towel hiding my face…bet you never thought of such a clever place in your time, did you?

12. Tangled In The Blinds

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These things are just designed to be hidden in. Look at all those gaps in between!

13. Inside a Transparent Box

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I am a trick of the light; I am the genie who stays in boxes. You can’t seek me; I can only appear.

14. On The Swing

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Surely these large cushions are big enough to hide my head. That’s all I really need to deceive you.

15. Changing Into Teddy

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Were you looking for your child? But I am Teddy; just check out my cleverly morphed face!

If you and your kids are hide-and-seek enthusiasts, we are sure some of these places are familiar to you. If not, take some inputs from here and you’ll be able to crack the Herculean task of seeking out your little genius! Trust us, a hide-and-seek game with your child may not be World-Cup-level challenging, but it will surely be equally or even more entertaining!