When your baby reaches out to you for the first time, it’s an amazing moment. It’s not only a sign of her physical ability, but also that she has come to trust and rely on you. When she reaches out to you, it’s usually a sign that she is ready to be cuddled and picked up.
Vision and Development
You can find two reasons why newborns do not reach out to you immediately. First, they lack the motor control necessary to move purposefully. Second, babies are born with better peripheral than focus vision. You’ll see that your baby will interact more with you when he can see you better.
Reaching
Toddlers can play in parallel and reciprocal ways.
According to Parenting.com, babies can begin to reach for objects as young as three months. Her reaching will initially be general. As soon as she discovers that she can examine and touch objects at will, her world will be full of fascinating items. Boston Children’s Hospital notes that by six months, she might be holding her arms up to you to ask to be picked.
Hugging
At this age, you can also look forward to hugging. When your baby starts interacting with people in his little world and recognizes those he feels safe and happy with, he will begin to give hugs. Don’t worry if your baby isn’t ready for a hug fest. Some babies are more cuddly than others. Even if your baby isn’t a touchy-feely type, he will likely be open to hugs before bedtime.
Playtime
Intellectual Development of Early Childhood Development
It is the perfect time to encourage your child to play on the floor. For short periods, place her on her back to strengthen her neck and arm muscles. Place toys out of reach to encourage her to reach. Soon you will have a crawler in your hands.