Babies simply love to be touched. In fact, they thrive on it – touch is a critical part of growth and development. All that skin-to-skin contact not only helps you and your baby bond, but it's comforting when your baby is upset and soothing when he or she is irritable.
Nurture your baby's sense of touch with a variety of materials, such as fake fur, felt, and terry cloth. Your baby will probably try to eat everything, so choose carefully and don't leave him or her alone with anything that could come apart in his or her mouth. Look for books like Pat the Bunny
that make reading a tactile experience.
Coordinating arms, legs, and hands
Your baby can now wave his or her arms and pump his or her legs. And as your baby's hip and knee joints become more flexible, those kicks will be getting stronger. Hold your baby upright with his or her feet on the floor and feel him or her push down.
Your baby can also bring both hands together and open and close his or her fingers. Encourage hand-eye coordination by holding out a toy to see if he or she will reach for it. (Yes, swatting at a toy is a developmental milestone!) Be sure to move crib mobiles out of your baby's reach, because he or she may be able to bring them crashing down before too long.