Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Grabbing Different Objects
This helps develop the ability to grab objects of different shapes and sizes. Introducing unfamiliar objects to your baby helps improve their motor skills. Start by offering your baby objects they are not familiar with and don't know how to grab. Choose objects with various sha
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What you'll need
This helps develop the ability to grab objects of different shapes and sizes.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePincer grasp for small objectsBody· 8mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneShows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and beginning to learn to operate them.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
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