What's really happening when your baby gazes at their hands and reaches
Already by this stage, your baby will be enjoying looking at things. You may have noticed them gazing at objects above them, such as a mobile, or even your face when you are comforting them or playing together. You also might have noticed your baby's gaze change when they are looking at objects they are interested in – their eyes may widen when they notice a favourite toy, for example.[1]