Legs not yet strong enough for holding weight when standing.
Will hold rattle for a few moments, but cannot usually look at it, at the same time.
Can hold head up for several seconds. Head and chest lifts when lying on tummy.
Rests weight on hands. Grabs at surface with hands.
Hands open. Arm movements are symmetrical. Movements generally smoother.
At age 6 Months :
Moves arms purposefully.
Lifts head and chest up higher now, when lying on tummy. Rests weight on outstretched arms and flat palms.
Will pull himself to sit when hands are held. Will lift head up when lying on back.
Plays with feet when lying on back. Sits upright supported.
Kicks legs alternately. Will take weight on legs when held. Bounces. Rolls over.
Physical Improvement Toy Recommendations
Gymini Total Playground Activity Mat
The next generation of our award winning baby activated electronic Gymini with new & exciting features: open & closed border options, adjustable kick & response pad for developing strength and motor skills and teaching cause and effect B19responses, 10 minutes of classical music and fun animal sounds. There are 2 modes of music combined with lights, head lift mirror, teether and hanging toys.
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Baby Einstein Music & Motion Activity Jumper
Babies will jump for joy in this stationary activity jumper! Baby can swivel 360 degrees for full access to all fun activities. Jumper features piano keys with lights and 5 classical melodies that are motion activated and key activated. Other activities include: frog spinner & bead chaser, a teether stalk toy, 10 Baby Einstein links and other developmental activities. Light-weight Activity Jumper folds for storage and portability. Easy 6 point height adjustment grows with baby up to 25 lbs. Non-skid feet, soft padded bars and fabric-covered springs allow for safe jumping fun.
Rainforest: Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym
The Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym brings the magic of the rainforest to baby! Repositionable toys include a soft hanging monkey, a soft toucan with jingle, an elephant with soft ears and a spinner with beads, a parrot with a paddle spinner, and a frog character mirror. 2 satin butterflies fly around above baby as colored lights pulse on and off while music plays. The large mat has a quilted rainforest scene and is surrounded by a satin border. Areas on the mat for baby to explore include a large, crinkle, peek-a-boo leaf with a shiny underside, sun ray ribbons, and a soft tiger tail. A large, soft giraffe sits at the bottom of the rainbow arch and has 2 points on which to link toys. Mom can also link toys to any of 3 link points on the mat, as well as to any of 5 link points overhead. Mom can choose between 3 modes of play: Baby Mode allows baby's movements to activate 8 to 12 seconds of lights and music; Music Mode plays music for 20 minutes while baby plays; Rainforest Mode plays 20 minutes of rainforest sounds while baby plays.
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