Not reaching for toys

My baby is 3 months old and has no interest in reaching for toys
Open to any suggestions or even toy suggestions
I don’t know if it’s still too early and I shouldn’t be worried
I just don’t want him to fall behind in learning skills

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Mine wasn’t at 3 months, only really showed interest 4 going onto 5 months. I think it’s just one of those things some do early and some later so don’t panic you are both doing great!!

My little boy only started trying to properly reach for toys in the last few weeks and he's just turned 5 months. I'm sure he's doing great, try not to worry x

Girl he’s 3 months. He’s literally an infant. Mind didn’t start doing that till like 5 months. And even then he really is starting to do it ALOT at 6-7 months.

As above, still super early and pleeeeease don’t beat yourself up with a narrative around them learning skills etc. Follow their lead and let them discover the world and it’ll all fall into place, you can’t really force a skill but rather gently encourage and respond to their development at their pace x

my boy is 6 months/almost 7 months old and i’d say he only shown an interest at like 5 months old. i wouldn’t stress about it they are all different and will do things in their own time

Definitely developmentally appropriate, every child is different! Could just take time and interest in toys, put I thought I would share some things you could do still just if you want to promote it!
During tummy time you could use toys and boys standing in front of them to help their interest in toys overall. Another big thing you can do is play with them! Play with toys in front of them, hang toys over them, and make sounds.

I wouldnt stress my son just strat at 6 mouth they get there in the own time x

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