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Newborn babies aren’t going to be able to hold things right away. But they will try! Gently stroke the back of baby’s hand with a toy. He will naturally open their hand. Place the toy in his hand and watch how he tries to grasp it.
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Babies learn about things by putting them in their mouths. Newborn babies will not be able to hold toys, but they will try!
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A 4 to 6 month-old baby will be able to reach for and grab what he wants.
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Older babies will begin to pass things from hand to hand, and may enjoy ripping and pulling.
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As they grow, babies will be able to pick up small objects with their finger and thumb, allowing them to feed themselves finger food or put rings on a post.
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Keep board books close by, so that your baby can grab one and explore it.
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