Your baby's hands seem to be everywhere now. He or she grabs because it's so exciting to see something, reach for it, and actually touch it. Your baby's hands are learning to do what his or her brain tells them to do!

Appropriate for: 4 months to 1 year
Skills developed: Hand-eye coordination
What you'll need: Bubbles for blowing (store-bought, or you can search online for recipes to make at home)

Get your baby settled in a bath seat set on a plastic mat, bathroom rug, or towel, then break out the bubbles. Start by blowing a few gently in your baby's direction, so he or she can reach out to them as they float by. Though your baby won't be able to catch the bubbles yet, he or she will enjoy grabbing for them. Then start aiming bubbles at his or her legs, arms, hands, tummy, and so on, naming each body part as you go. ("There's a bubble on your tummy!" "There's a bubble on your hand!") If you do this activity after bath time and your baby's skin is a little damp, the bubble may land without popping.