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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago

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#asktheexpert my baby does not reach out for her toys or anything else kept near to her. she will only hold it if they are given it in her hands. She is almost 6 months old now. How can I encourage her to grab things on her own?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Give your baby plenty of tummy time, starting from birth. ... Encourage your baby to reach for the toys she is interested in. ... Make sure your baby has space to explore that is safe and supervised. ... Place the palms of your hands behind your child's feet when he is on all fours.

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