Milestones for Baby Hands in the First Year and How to Keep them Clean

2022-08-27 00:47:26 By : Ms. Jocelyn Luo

Babies experience rapid development in their first year.His motor skills are developing rapidly, including his hand skills.When he was just born, the little one could not use his hands as he wished.However, as he got older, he began to be able to control his hand movements.The following are the stages of development of the baby's hand ability in the first year.It takes 3 months for a baby to realize he has hands.That's why he began to have the ability to control the movements of his hands simply.This is when motor skills begin to develop rapidly, along with cognitive abilities.Because his hand movements are controlled, he begins to have the ability to reach objects around him.He can also wave his hand if he wants something nearby, such as a toy.If he could reach it, he would grasp it, then move it.At this age, your little one has the control to put his thumb in his mouth and then suck it.The function of the little one's hands is getting more and more.At this age he begins to learn to transfer objects from one hand to another.Little ones also start to like dropping the objects they are holding.So, give him a toy that makes a sound and doesn't break easily if it falls.When he is more than 7 months old, he will be able to hold larger objects to train his gross motor skills.He also began to hone his fine motor skills by picking up small objects using his index and thumb or by pinching them.He also began to enjoy putting things he was holding in his mouth.At this age, fine motor skills are getting better.His eye-hand coordination is also developing rapidly.He was able to clap his hands at the age of 9 months.Then at the age of 12 months, he can also throw.He also began to use cognitive abilities at this age stage.He claps or throws not only because he is able to do it, but also realizes that it is done to express his emotions.He will clap when he is happy and will throw things in his hands when he is frustrated.When your little one is adept at holding objects, all objects, from his fingers and toes, toys, and eating utensils, will be put in his mouth.This little one's habit is indeed adorable, but it often makes Moms worried, because not all the objects she holds and enters her mouth are clean, so it can pose a risk to her health.Therefore, to prevent these risks, you should keep your little one's hands and mouth clean at all times.Also make sure the toys and baby eating utensils are always clean before your little one uses it.Don't bother, Moms.You can use wet wipes or baby wipes to help clean everything.But keep in mind, avoid baby wipes that contain alcohol and perfume, because chemicals like that can cause problems on baby's skin if exposed.Not to mention if it enters his mouth, it can have an impact on his digestion.To keep your baby's hands and mouth clean, you can use PUREBB Hand & Mouth Baby Wipes.This product is safe and hygienic to clean and protect your little one's hands and mouth from dirt before and after eating.With aloe vera and orange oil as natural antibacterials, this product has been tested to kill germs and is hygienic.PUREBB Hand & Mouth Baby Wipes also contain food grade, so they are safe for your little one's digestion.The formula is also alcohol-free and without synthetic perfume, so it doesn't irritate your little one's hands and mouth.The tissue is also thicker, wider, so it is more effective at cleaning dirt.Not only hands and mouth, Moms, you can also use these baby wipes to clean cutlery, pacifiers, and fruit when traveling before and after use.So, Moms now have protection for your little one without you needing to always worry about their safety and cleanliness.(M&B/SW/Photo: User1301303/Freepik)A PART OF MRA MEDIAMother and Beyond participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.© 2022 Mother and Beyond.All Rights Reserved....