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Reach for the scarf: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

It gives your baby a reason to reach, swipe and grab on purpose. It takes about 4 minutes and uses a light scarf or dish towel.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Reach for the scarf3 to 6 months · about 4 minutes

You need: a light scarf or dish towel.

  1. Lay your baby on their back.
  2. Dangle the scarf slowly above their chest, within reach.
  3. Let them swipe at it and try to grab it.
  4. When they catch it, cheer and give it a gentle tug.

Builds: moving and using hands. It gives your baby a reason to reach, swipe and grab on purpose.

Safety: Hold the scarf the whole time, put it away afterward, and never leave cloth near a sleeping baby.

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