Skill· 0mo–6mo· 2 min
Graspy Grab — Reaching for Fun Things
Parent places an appealing object within baby's reach and narrates as baby attempts to grasp it with whole hand. Agent guides parent to observe grasp quality, interest, and hand coordination while keeping the mood playful and low-pressure.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent needs one colorful, graspable toy and a comfortable place with baby supported in seated or reclined position.
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, 3
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Steps 2, 4
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSwats or bats at objectsBody· 3mo–5mo· core
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReflexive finger graspBody· 0mo–2mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneBriefly opens handsBody· 0mo–3mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon