Your 8-month-old’s cognitive development
Here’s what child development experts say is happening in your child’s brain at 8 months old.
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Introducing our updated Looker Play Kit, which includes our brand new Sensory Links, perfect for The Play Gym or to take on the go! Learn how you can get these new products and the answers to other questions.
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Fine motor threading activity
This activity is a great way for your child to strenghen fine motor skills needed for precision in their grasp, manipulation, and release.
Make a gift out of anything 🎁
Unwrapping something can help give your child a feeling of accomplishment, joy, and satisfaction—and it’s really fun. Here are a few ways to make "found object" gifting as fun as possible.
Velcro dot craft sticks
This DIY craft activity has can be taken on car trips and stored easily for future use—and it supports multiple developmental skills as well.
Pom poms and tubes
Dropping a pom pom into an opening requires a variety of skills from a child, from lining up their hand with the opening to knowing when and how to open their fingers to release. Try it with this activity.
Sticky note wall
Sticky notes are all you need for this fun activity. It encourages fine motor and gross motor skills, builds core strength, strengthens hand-eye coordination, and improves grasping skills.
Contact Paper Art
Starting around 11 months, your baby will love this indoor play activity that uses clear Contact paper, painter’s tape, and construction paper.