Babies typically undergo a remarkable transformation in their mobility and hand coordination within their first year, marking a significant phase of early development as they progress from being largely stationary to becoming active explorers.
Between six and 12 months, many babies make a dramatic leap from being largely stationary to becoming busy explorers. They may begin by sitting with support, then sit alone, roll, shuffle, crawl, pull to standing and, for some, take first steps near their first birthday. Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Missouri’s Early Connections programme both note that babies at this age often move toys from hand to hand, start pointing and bang objects together as they become more deliberate with their hands.
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