Here are the milestones for reaching and grasping and how you can support them at home.  

Newborn- two months+

Babies are born with the grasping reflex – touch your baby's palm, and they'll curl their tiny fingers around yours. But these movements are instinctual and involuntary for the first eight weeks. During this time, your baby's hands will mostly be clenched in a fist, but they'll soon begin to open and close them on purpose and to examine them. Use the Crinkle Pocket to help your baby with this new technique. In addition, your baby will practice holding the soft object and connecting with its sound. 

Three months+

Your baby still can't grab what they want accurately, but they can bat at toys repeatedly. At this age, your baby also develops hand-eye coordination, noticing things they'd like to hold and attempting to reach them. Use the bilateral rattle to help build this skill.

Four-8months+

Your baby can probably grasp and shake a toy at four months if you put it in their hand, and by six months old, your baby will likely be able to reach and grab a toy they want. They'll also start picking up things to put in their mouth. If your baby is eating solids, they won't be able to hold a baby spoon steady, but they'll try.

9-12months+

Your baby can probably pick up objects easily. And their preference for their left or right hand is emerging, though you will be able to determine true left- or right-handedness once your child is 2 or 3 years old. Your baby is now perfecting their pincer grasp, which lets them pick up small objects between their thumb and forefinger; this is a great time to introduce the pincer grasp puzzle to your baby. The puzzle will help your baby increase their coordination and concentration and prepare them for holding a spoon or fork during mealtime and eventually holding crayons and pencils in the future. 

Encourage your baby's grasping skills by offering them the essential play toys in your bundle.