5 Toys To Accelerate Fine Motor Skill Development

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Does your baby enjoy playing with any of these toys? Don’t forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/checklist/

[@RaquelHervias]

I feel like I'm a good first time parent whenever I watch your videos! Please keep them coming. Thank you so much!!! ❤️ from the PH 🇵🇭

[@EmmaHubbard]

So nice to hear these videos are helping you feel comfortable and confident parenting your little one! I am sure you are a great FTM.

[@RaquelHervias]

@@EmmaHubbard oh thank you!!! ❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

@@RaquelHervias 💕

[@HBoyzFan]

I feel the same way

[@mikkibihon9816]

Thanks Emma for this! FTM here and my baby is currently 5 months. I often feel that I'm giving her toys ahead of her age, so I'm glad you made this video. Any sort of comprehensive "toy guide" from newborn to 2 years of age? Do you also have a content regarding "screen time"? My baby loves watching TV but she prefers shows like CSI, instead of animated shows. I really want to prevent any developmental delay, because this baby was a decade in the making. I'm also wondering if there are toys that sorta one size fits all, like something that would be useful for a long time, as you know, clutter is building up! Watching from the Philippines, btw!

[@rachelle2227]

It’s not technically a toy, but my baby loves our silicone toy straps. They’re for securing toys to the stroller, car seat, etc. I love attaching the o ball to it so it doesn’t roll away. She will often get bored of the toy on the strap, and just chew on the strap. From six months of age and beyond, as my baby is six months, baby led weaning seems to further be developing her fine motor development already. After just a few weeks, she’s been picking up smaller bits of food occasionally.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing! A great tip also on how to stop the oball from rolling away!

[@nagyattila8019]

Thank you for your videos, I have a three months old baby boy, and your videos helped a lot with him. It was a challenge to get that ball here in Hungary, it is not that popular, but I found it and he loves to play with it.

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's my absolute pleasure! Also it was great you were able to get the oball and your little one loves it!

[@maitrayeedas8085]

Hey I am from India and your videos helps me a lot in bringing up my baby. Lot’s of love ❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! So good to hear that these videos have made you feel confident parenting your little one. I hope you’re enjoying your time with your little one! They grow up so quickly.

[@alekk6956]

Totally agree with the Oball, it's my personal favourite for very young babies. However I don't agree with a dangling play gym, I think this contributes to flat head as it encourages baby to only look up. Just a play mat on the floor is sufficient with toys on the floor surrounding baby. This encourages baby to turn their head from side to side .

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing! When you place the toys on the baby gym to the side it encourages the bub to look to the side. Also in the newborn stage their head automatically falls to the side (due to weak neck muscles) and it isn't until 3 month of age they can hold their head in the midline. So what's really important to prevent flat spots developing is positioning of the toy or the interesting person to either side of the bub to encourage bub to turn the head in both directions.

[@DdKiO]

Hi Emma, thank you for this. I have a 10 week old and while his visual skills are great, his fists are constantly clenched, so he rarely gets to touch anything other than our hands and skin. Yesterday was probably the first time he opened his hands when we offered a brightly coloured ball, but it didn't last long. I keep touching his hands with different textures but he's definitely not interested in holding things, let alone reach out for them yet. I wondered what your thoughts were on closed fists.

[@Squintina]

My almost-10-week old hasn't shown any interest in the O-ball YET but I have this self-standing baby mirror with a little toy at the bottom, it's a ball that rattles when spun, and she LOVES that. (Funny enough, she does not care at all about the mirror itself) If I hold her in sitting (she can hold her head steady), she will actively reach out and hit that toy! She doesn't really try to reach for toys while lying on her back though, only while sitting (whether assisted sitting or putting some dangling toys in the car seat). Is she still considered as meeting the milestones for reaching and hitting toys if she's sitting, even though that's likely an easier motion than while lying down? Thank you from Texas, USA! I love your channel and I'm always mentioning it to mom groups.

[@syrakhaan9009]

my daughter is 4 onths now and she loves to play with the fabric book , oball and a soft rattle,mouthing everything

[@EmmaHubbard]

So good she is enjoying playing with these toys!

[@kristinat.8576]

Thank you from Germany!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are welcome!

[@meghancooley9306]

Another great video Emma. My 5 month old loves the fabric books and ball

[@EmmaHubbard]

The fabric books are great!

[@kia.kikiii]

FTM of a 4 month old baby boy. I just added these toys to my cart!

[@rsklmn]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Do you recommend the classic oball rattle or the one with the small tube shaped rattle inside?

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's my pleasure! I like the classic oball. But honestly both options are fine.

[@Velveteen2]

Hi Emma, would you please make a video about correct way of baby wrap carrying of a newborn? I have found different videos specifically about newborns, some with feed tucked in under their bums, some with feet out in M shape. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @S thanks for the suggestion! For healthy hip development it is best to have the legs out in an M shape not wrapped so they are straight or touching or underneath their bottom. Hope that helps!

[@Velveteen2]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you

[@lisha6733]

I wish I found this channel 6 months ago 🤩

[@EmmaHubbard]

❤️

[@ruchikasanghai]

Hello Emma i always watch your every video and I like your tips. Can you make a video on chewing issue and sensory motor problem, and can you give some tips for late walk? My son he is 16months old and he can not walk and chew food even he is not interested in purée yet so please give some tips🙏

[@thiec.1513]

Thank you for this video Emma. Lots of Love from NZ

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries!

[@michellekoster9144]

My baby loves the Oball

[@maritubes78]

Emma, I really appreciate your videos. I’m learning a lot. We are expecting twins. And I’d like to know if you’d suggest having two of each of these toys or can we just have one for them to share and exchange? I don’t want to feel overwhelmed with lots of different toys around. Thanks!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Maria! Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope you are feeling well! I would say it is best just to get one set of each of these toys and let your little ones share. It can be overwhelming for babies to have too many toys out all at once which might be the case if you get two of each toy.

[@maritubes78]

Thank you Emma!

[@altoncool8079]

Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your videos , I am first time parent, my baby is 3 weeks old, I really love to buy all the toys that are needed for my baby girl, Can you please add a link where to buy these toys. Thanks so much 🙏

[@EmmaHubbard]

You should be able to find the links in the description box below the video. 😁

[@monicagirju1509]

Great video! But I needed it 6 months ago :))))

[@EmmaHubbard]

Just a little too late. I do have videos toy which are great for a little ones development when they are 6 - 12 months which you might find helpful!

[@salmaaguilar1587]

Hi emma, my baby is almost 4 months he was born at 37 weeks, he has his hands closed, he does play with toys and if i give it to him he tries to grab it. I a worried since everything i read says his hands should be open, also he hasn't rolled yet

[@motherbabylife7732]

I need your help?

[@yaelWolfebaz]

I have an 18 month old who’s tantrums are ramping up, she screams and whines many times a day, and now has started kicking and hitting. I watched your communication videos already. Do you have tips for this specifically? Thanks

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Yael I have a few videos on tantrums which might help. Here are the links to the videos for you to check out if you want to. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLXmHaVoKioorc - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2ndmaeMgM6srbc I hope these help!

[@user-bh6ez5ln4t]

I have a question. My son is a premature and his corrected month is 6. He rolls onn the side , reach out toys and every thing, his hands are open when he is playing. When i give him toys he takes it. But when is relaxing his hands are closed ans open sometimes. Should I be worried that his hands closed or its normal that . .its closed sometimes.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @T generally I would only be concerned if your son was unable to open his hands to grasp a toy. If they remained fisted all the time then it would be a concern. However, given that when your son plays with toys he is able to open his hands and hold the toy and interact with it I wouldn't be concerned. As always though if you are concerned pop into your son's doctor, as they can see your son in person and complete an assessment.

[@user-bh6ez5ln4t]

@@EmmaHubbard in our country a nurse come home every month to follow up the baby. She is not concern but I was a little bit. Thank you so much for great and informative videos.

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's fantastic you have a nurse come to your house every month to check up on your little ones development. It's also great that she isn't concerned. I am so glad you are finding these videos informative. I hope it is making your journey a little easier, as I know the start would have been unexpected and stressful.

[@LutscheLumpia]

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[@sarahlyon5003]

My 2 month old doesn’t like staring at these pictures anymore and she stopped swatting at her hanging toys to stare at her feet and kick a noisy toy two weeks ago. What can I do to get her swatting again? She will hold a toy briefly if I put it in her hand (even tries to put it in her mouth) but she doesn’t grab for toys. She 11 weeks today

[@poonamyadav1636]

She is so small Wait till 4 month You will see everything soon

[@cherkkiable]

Yes. 2 mo is for some way too soon.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Sarah Lyon I would try not to worry. I do find that when babies learn a new skill they tend to want to practice that skill over and over and stop doing other activities. It just sounds like your little one has discovered her feet and her ability to control them and she is enjoying exploring this skill. It is great she can hold a toy briefly when it is placed in her hands. I expect with time (so in a few days/a week) she will start reaching with her hands again to bat toys. Also reaching out and grabbing for toys is a skill expected at 4 months of age so your little one still has lots to time to develop this skill. I do have this video on how to encourage a bub to use their hands if you do want to try something in the mean time. Here is the link in case you want to watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bom2qZ-hfKeYfqM Hope it helps!

[@motherbabylife7732]

Hy Emma?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi!

[@motherbabylife7732]

Emma i need your help?

[@lucisek7743]

Hi Emma, why have you stopped smiling in your videos?

[@EmmaHubbard]

When I was recording this video I was very time poor, as had to rush out and get my daughter from school. So most likely I was pretty stressed. But not sure why I am not smiling in my other videos. Thanks for your feedback. Will definitely take this on board!

[@lucisek7743]

You're welcome. Have a great day and congratulations on your baby. ;-)

[@EmmaHubbard]

@@lucisek7743 Thank you so much!