Baby hands 7-12 months

Using the hands to explore the different properties of objects 

The many different ways babies use their hands at 7-12 months
A guide to observing your baby using their hands to grasp, shake, manipulate and inspect toys.  A good place to identify what your child can and cannot do. 

Activities for training baby hands  For subscribers 

A routine for inspecting a new toy

What happens when I shake this toy

Drumming and banging 

Messy play for fussy fingers

Picking up and moving large objects

Ball games provide many opportunities for infant learning