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Toy Challenge #1

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Hold baby on your lap. Try to get them to reach for a toy. Help them switch the toy from one hand to the other.

Helps baby work on hand-eye coordination.

Related Milestones

Uses both hands to explore toys

4–6 Months

Reaches for toys while on tummy

4–6 Months

While lying on back, transfers toy from hand to the other

4–6 Months

Related Abilities

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

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

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