Rattle and reach – use a rattle to encourage your baby to adjust their movements

What you need 

• A noisy toy, like a rattle or shaker 

What to do 

1. Hold your baby or lie them on their back. 
2. Hold a toy in front of them – something that makes a noise like a rattle will be good to attract their attention.  
3. Give your baby time to look at the toy and move their arm towards it; remember, this might be hard work for them!  
4. Keep holding the toy so they can try some different movements. 
5. If they seem frustrated, help them by moving the toy towards their hand.