From passive to active hands
From around eight to nine months old, babies learn to pass objects from one hand to the other. If you watch closely, you will be able to see their hands are working separately rather than in co-operation: one hand will actively grasp an object and the other will be used to keep hold of it. Toys need to be small enough for babies to grab hold of, but large enough to be able to be easily passed from one hand to the other. Toys that can be rolled along the floor will also encourage reaching and catching mechanisms.
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