A baby’s developmental journey can be explored from many angles. For parents, watching their little one discover, learn, and grow their skills is both exciting and rewarding. Motor skills form the foundation for movement, balance, and the abilities they will develop later in life.
At Little Gusto, we’ve compiled a list of activities that not only support your baby’s motor skill development but also ensure fun and engaging moments together:
Offer your baby toys designed specifically for infants that feature various safe textures. These toys will stimulate their sense of touch, enhance hand-eye coordination, and lay the groundwork for motor skill development.
Allow your baby to feed themselves when they start solids. Letting them hold food and bring it to their mouth not only strengthens their grip but also boosts their confidence. BLW can be messy, so try our Little Gusto BLW bibs to keep your baby’s clothes and surroundings clean during mealtime.
Use small, soft toys or rings to gently toss to your baby, encouraging them to catch. Over time, they may even toss objects back to you. This activity helps strengthen hand muscles and improves their grasping ability.
Toys that move, like pull-back cars or rolling balls, capture your baby’s attention and encourage them to follow the movement. This supports the development of visual tracking and hand-eye coordination.
Offer basic wooden puzzles where shapes can only fit into matching slots. These puzzles are excellent for improving problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.
Provide non-toxic, baby-safe paints and let your baby get messy with their hands. Dipping their hands in paint and creating art on blank paper develops their hand-eye coordination and sparks creativity.
Every moment you spend with your baby contributes significantly to their growth and development. Playing with your baby not only strengthens their motor skills but also nurtures their curiosity and exploration abilities.
At Little Gusto, we encourage you to try the activities listed above, observe your baby’s progress, and adapt with new activities to suit their developmental needs.
The Little Gusto Team