Buttons, Levers, and More

Activity

Give baby toys with buttons to push or levers to pull, so they are excited to explore with their fingers and see how the different parts work.

Helps baby practice using fine motor skills.

Related Basics

What do motor skills help my child do at 10-12 months?

Related Milestones

Releases objects into a container with a large opening

10–12 Months

Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

10–12 Months

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures (10-12 months)

Uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys (10-12 months)

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (10-12 months)

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Areas of Development

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