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Handy baby Baby’s motor skills are rapidly developing. If a toy is within her reach, she’ll rake it toward her, even if she can’t actually grab it yet. She might also experiment by moving toys between her hands — for baby, transferring objects from one hand to the other is like performing a magic trick. To-do:
Schedule baby’s six-month checkup Cut down naptime Get familiar with vaccine reactions
[ tip ] With the AAP supporting a ban on mobile walkers because of their high injury rate, a safer option is a stationary walker like the ExerSaucer. It satisfies baby’s curiosity while it builds her standing skills.
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Popular baby TV shows? Dealing with thrush? Postbaby body fixers? See all newborn Q&As
Schedule baby’s six-month checkup Cut down naptime Get familiar with vaccine reactions
Chat with other new moms