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Toy Grasp Time

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When baby is holding a toy in each hand, offer a third toy. Watch as baby figures out how to grasp the new toy without letting go of the other two.

Helps baby develop fine motor skills and problem-solving skills.

Related Basics

What do motor skills help my child do at 7-9 months?

Related Milestones

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

7–9 Months

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

7–9 Months

Experiments with the amount of force needed to pick up different objects

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

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

Maintains balance while sitting and using two hands together to explore toys

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

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