Toys
Grab a soft washcloth
Hold a clean washcloth so one corner dangles just within your baby's reach. When their fist closes around it, let them tug it free and wave it about.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Toys
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Reaching out and taking hold of something helps your baby learn that their hands can act on the world.
Benefit
Grasping & control
Materials
- Clean washcloth
Safety note
Stay with your baby and put the cloth away afterwards so it can't end up over their face.
