Just try to comfort and settle your baby as normal. You might find this worrying, but as long as your baby is not having breathing difficulties, there is nothing to be alarmed about. If they get really frustrated, they can cry in an angry way and their faces can turn quite red. Learning new physical skills can be hard for babies and it’s normal for them to cry. Keep in mind that your baby’s hands are still very tiny and unable to hold onto anything, as their eye-hand coordination is just beginning to develop. This is an involuntary, instinctive reflex. If your baby is premature and receiving follow up care, you can also get advice from your developmental team. At this time your baby is able to use the whole fist to grab a small object (like your finger), and hold onto it for a few seconds. Or if you have any other concerns at any stage of your baby’s development, you can also discuss this with your Health Visitor or Family Nurse. If you’re concerned that your baby uses one hand and not the other, it’s a good idea to talk to your Health Visitor or Family Nurse. It’s not until later that they will have a favourite hand. If your baby is not showing any interest in reaching towards things by 5 – 6 months, then please ask your Health Visitor or Family Nurse for advice.ĭuring the first year your baby will also use both hands to reach, grasp and hold things.
By 6 months, most babies will start reaching or grabbing for things and transferring items between their hands and mouth.
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