My baby's coordination

Over the first year of his life, your baby's coordination will progress in leaps and bounds as he learns to control his body and senses. He will be constantly amazed by his own capabilities and the wondrous discovery of himself and what he can do.

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  Co-ordination in babies

  During the first six weeks your baby's hands will be held in fists, although they'll probably open and close when he cries. By about eight weeks, your baby's hands will be open more often, and the grasp reflex will be replaced by a voluntary movement on your baby's part.
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  Hand-eye co-ordination

  As your baby develops hand-eye coordination he will try to grab everything. He will play with his feet as well as toys put within his grasp, and everything goes into his mouth.
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