Reach for the toys
This helps stimulate your baby's grasp reflex. The grasp reflex is an initial step in the development of fine motor skills. It enables babies to start grabbing and manipulating objects. To begin, place several age-appropriate toys within your baby
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What you'll need
This helps stimulate your baby's grasp reflex.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, place several age appropriate toys near your baby's reach. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby try to grab something while on their tummy.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Letting him or her grasp them, then let them go. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby grab a small object placed in their hands.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. During this exercise, observe if your baby holds an object for at least 5 seconds. Use a well-developed grass-preflex and opens and closes hands. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby thi helps stimulate your baby's grasp reflex.