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Find a ball with different textures designed for babies. Hand Baby the ball and see what they do with it. Show different things they can do: roll the ball, drop it in a box.

Helps Baby develop motor skills and explore textures.

Related Milestones

Reaches for toys while on tummy

4–6 Months

Uses both hands to explore toys

4–6 Months

Keeps head upright when in supported positions, e.g. sitting, standing, being held

4–6 Months

Related Abilities

Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures (4-6 months)

Is able to turn head to visually follow moving toys and people (4-6 months)

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