Toys

Grab a soft washcloth

Age range: Up to 2 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Toys
Type
Activity

How to try it

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.

Materials

  • Clean washcloth

Safety note

Stay with your baby and put the cloth away afterwards so it can't end up over their face.

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Why it matters

Reaching out and taking hold of something helps your baby learn that their hands can act on the world.

Benefit

Grasping

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