Reach for the toy

WEEKS 8–133–5 min

Medically-informed · Sources: CDC · Updated June 2026

Why it helps

Turns swipes into aimed reaches — the bridge to grabbing.

How to do it

  1. Dangle a bright toy just within arm's reach during back play
  2. Wiggle it until the eyes lock on
  3. Wait for the reach — don't rush to hand it over; the effort is the exercise
Stop if you see

Stop at frustration point — success should come at least sometimes; move the toy closer.

Sources

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