FirstWeeksHands to midline
Medically-informed · Sources: CDC · Updated June 2026
Why it helps
Bringing hands together at the chest wires the two body halves to cooperate.
How to do it
- With baby on the back, place a light toy on the chest
- Guide both hands to touch it together
- Let go and see if the hands stay — clapping games help too
Stop if one side consistently doesn't join in — worth mentioning to your pediatrician.
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