As the baby grows up, parents need to prepare toys for the baby. The first toys they prepare are usually ones that exercise the baby's grip strength, such as grabbing a ball with their hands, because babies first learn how to hold things with their hands. However, is grabbing the ball by hand good for babies? What are the other methods besides grabbing the ball when training a baby's grip strength?
Is Handheld Ball Good for Babies
It is beneficial to allow babies to play with hand-held ball games in appropriate time periods. Not only can it train their grip strength, but it can also train their eye catching ability. When training, first let the baby lie down, and then slowly roll a brightly colored ball over the place where the baby's hands can grasp it. At the beginning, when the ball rolls from one side to the other, the baby will focus on watching. After several repetitions, the baby will quickly reach out to grab the ball.
This kind of play can train the little baby's brain, eyes, and hands to develop intelligence, increase activity and strengthen the body, coordinate movements accurately and quickly, and improve resistance. It can greatly improve the baby's space and finger flexibility. Therefore, more exercise is good and interaction can also promote a more harmonious parent-child relationship.
What are the other grip strength exercises for babies
1. Finger holding technique. When training a baby's grip strength, a mother can place her thumb or index finger in the baby's palm for the baby to grasp on their own. After feeling a certain grip strength, she can then pull her finger outward from the baby's palm to see if the baby can still grasp.
2. At the third month, babies may not be able to pull wires themselves, but they can buy some toys with wires, preferably ones that will move or make noise when pulled. At the beginning of training, the mother can place the string in the baby's hand and help them pull it. The activity or noise of the toy will stimulate the baby's interest, and after multiple training sessions, the baby will start playing on their own.
3. The method of grabbing hanging objects is to hang some brightly colored small soft plastic animals or other things low above the baby's crib. First, shake the hanging object to attract the baby's attention, then hold the baby's hand to help him or her grab it, slowly teasing the baby to reach out and grab it themselves. It is also possible for the mother or father to intentionally insert a toy with a rope into the baby's hand, and then suddenly lift the toy while the baby is not holding it firmly, in order to stimulate the baby's interest. After several stimulations, the baby will actively wave their small hands to grab it.
For dads and moms, the joy lies in seeing their little ones play and play with toys. However, it is important to follow the principles of lead-free, non-toxic, safe, and reliable when purchasing toys such as hand-held balls. Because babies at this time often have the phenomenon of eating their hands and biting toys, it is important to avoid causing harm to the baby.
