5 Ways to Develop Your Baby's Dexterity and Fine Motor Skills
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Is your 3- to 6-month-old baby grabbing everything she can get her hands on? Your necklace? Your hair? Your earrings!? While this may be bad news for your ears, it's exciting news for your child! She is now developing enough dexterity and fine motor control to grab things that interest her. Because your child is better able to hold things, it will be more important than ever to be aware of the objects she can get her hands on. Her curiosity will have her grabbing for everything, and as we all know, babies love to explore items with their mouths! So, you need to be especially aware of choking hazards.1 How can I help my baby improve dexterity and fine motor skills? Let your baby self-feed. Self-feeding is a great way for your baby to practice using her hands and
Is your 3- to 6-month-old baby grabbing everything she can get her hands on? Your necklace? Your hair? Your earrings!? While this may be bad
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