Skill· 2mo–10mo· 2 min
Grab Bag Surprise
Parent offers baby a selection of safe, graspable objects of different textures and sizes. The guide coaches the parent through observing how the baby reaches for, grasps, and explores objects with their hands, capturing fine motor development, sensory exploration, and early object interest.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Gather 3-4 safe, graspable objects of different textures and sizes. Baby should be seated in parent's lap or propped up comfortably.
How it works
The 5-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneLooks for a dropped objectMind· 6mo–9mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestonePlayful vocal experimentationMind· 5mo–7mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneExplores objects by mouthingBody· 4mo–8mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon