Hand and Finger Skills

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6-9 Months Old

Everyday Objects as Toys

  • Make your own shakers and rattles out of sealable containers with rice inside
  • Formula tins are great for banging shaking and turning
  • Tie toys onto a ribbon or string for baby to pull
  • Look for objects with holes inside for baby to poke fingers into
  • Finger foods encourage baby To practice using a pinching (pincer) grip.

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