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 eye-hand coordination

 independence

 motivation to increase attention span

 confidence

Use a large rubber band or a piece of elastic and fasten it securely to any small safe object such as a cotton reel, a rattle, a plastic lid, etc. Tie this securely to a chair, table, play pen rail or a door knob so that the attached object will hang freely.

Show the baby how you can pull the object and let it go. The baby will see that the object returns to its original position. Pull the attached object several more times while the baby watches you. Does the baby attempt to help you or does he just watch? Encourage the baby to help you pull, or allow the baby to pull the object independently. Continue doing this until he loses interest. Be sure to praise the baby for any positive response that he makes.

At another time, different objects can be used for this same activity. Babies of this age enjoy pulling, poking and pushing objects around, and will work independently if a few safe objects are made available.

Hint: If the cotton reel makes too much noise, you may deaden the sound in the following manner. Cut the toe from an old sock. Place the cotton reel in the toe and stuff a rag, polystyrene or an old stocking around the spool. Attach the toe of the sock, containing the cotton reel and stuffing, to the elastic with a rubber band.