Stare! Yes, if he’s a young baby. “Starting around 2 months, babies like to look at things — their mobile over their crib, a fan, a toy dangling in front of them,” says pediatrician. It’s only natural that he finds his own hands, right there in front of him, fascinating as well.
At 2 months your baby’s vision has improved a lot. He can see things that are farther away and see greater detail, thanks to his developing brain and his stronger eye muscles.
Stare is a practice
A 2- to 3-month-old will sometimes stare at his mother’s face and not be able to look away until she moves. The same fixation can occur with his own hands, says pediatrician. “This is all part of their development,” she says. “And it’s a wonderful way for him to entertain himself.”
Your baby will soon be so visually aware that he’ll appreciate seeing things that are new and different. If you hold up a brand-new rattle, for example, his eyes may widen and he may gaze at it longer than he would if you held up a familiar toy. A baby who stares at his hands is simply gaining visual ability and the coordination to bring his hands together — and is getting ready for even bigger developmental tricks.
At around 3 months, babies will bring their hands together intentionally and soon after will try to bat at objects or grasp things. At this point, your baby will probably be less interested in looking at his hands and more preoccupied with using them!
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