Bucket Time

Activity

Sit with baby on the floor facing a plastic bucket and have a toy handy. Show them how to drop it in the bucket and then let them take a turn.

Helps baby build hand-eye coordination while learning how to copy your movements.

Related Milestones

Sits and reaches for toys without falling

7–9 Months

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

7–9 Months

In simple play imitates others

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

Moves on floor to get desirable toy

Is able to turn head to visually follow moving toys and people (7-9 months)

Uses both hands equally to play with toys (7-9 months)

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