I can't believe James is three months old already! It's such a joy to watch him grow and notice little changes every week. We just switched out his mobile for a bell on an elastic string and this is an exciting change because it means he is becoming more interactive with his environment.
The purpose of this mobile is to continue to develop his visual capabilities but also to encourage hand-eye coordination and cause and effect. The sound of the bell helps him learn that his movements cause the sound.
He's at the early stages with this mobile because his movements are not yet controlled. He hits the bell with his fists when he moves his arms but it's not intentional. I'm enjoying this mobile because I'll be in the other room and hear a "ding" and know that he found the bell! In the upcoming weeks we'll be able to see him intentionally hit the bell, reach for it, and grab it and pull it to his mouth (because of the elastic string he'll be able to do this.)
He is still discovering his hands and often looks at them and puts them in his mouth.
Here is a video showing him with his bell mobile.
No comments:
Post a Comment