My How They Grow!!

1-3 months
Baby’s hand is curled into a fist that instinctively holds onto objects that are put into her palm. At two months the grasp is less reflexive and more controlled. At three months, the palm is weakly open but with little strength to grip objects.

5 months
Baby begins reaching for objects such as toys.
Baby might briefly grasp and hold toys.
Baby will enjoy sucking her own hands.

6 months
Baby is beginning to follow objects with her eyes.
Baby is sucking her feet and grasping objects between both hands

7 months
Baby is developing the ability to transfer objects from one hand to the other.
Baby’s finger-thumb grip develops and she can simultaneously grip objects in both hands.

8 months
Baby keeps hands open and relaxed most of the time.
Baby is starting to have the ability to pick up small foods, like Cheerios.

10 months
Baby is able to release an object voluntarily.
Gives toy to caregiver when asked.
Baby should be able to hold more than one object in her hand.