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 a tactile sensation that stimulates the baby to grasp a moving object

 skill in focusing on a moving object

 skill in listening to sounds when you talk to him

 rudiments of eye-hand coordination

Retrieve the sock ball that was used in week 6 or make a new one. A brightly coloured sock ball will appeal more to the baby.

Lay the baby on his back. Put the sock ball on the baby’s stomach. Roll it along the baby’s body across the chest and up to the baby’s neck. Watch the baby’s eyes and hands. Does he attempt to reach for the sock ball, or do his eyes just watch the movement? Be patient, he will respond when he is ready.

This activity should be repeated at various times throughout the week even if the baby showed little or no response. Talk to your baby during the activity and observe and listen for any verbal response or a smile. Remember to repeat some of the previous activities. Although some activities may bore you, babies enjoy and need repetition. The baby will delight in and gain confidence from doing simple activities.