Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min

From one hand to the other

This helps practice changing objects from one hand to the other. As the baby learns to coordinate their hand movements with what they see, they are building fundamental cognitive skills. Hand your baby a small object that they can easily hold and keep another one y

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What you'll need

You'll need two small objects that your baby can hold easily. This helps practice changing objects from one hand to the other.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity you will need two small objects that your baby can hold easily. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby switch things between their hands.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Hand your baby one small object and keep the other one. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby grab things with their whole hand.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Show him or her how to pass the object from one hand to the other by doing it yourself. Now encourage your baby to try it as well. During the sector size, observe if your baby reaches objects and transfers them from one hand to the other. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby us their arms and hands to help them sit without falling over.

What this develops

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