Your baby can grasp an object from the moment she is born . At birth, grabbing is a basic reflex. But by the time your little one is three months or four months old, she'll be actively trying to grasp things with both hands . She'll work to reach and pick up favourite toys.

Should my 3 month old be reaching for toys?

3-Month-Old Baby Milestone #2: Baby Should Start Reaching for and Grasping Objects. At 3-months-old, the spark of play is lit. Babies should be able to reach and grasp for things they are curious about, and may start to explore cause-and-effect by bopping things that make noise when grasped or jostled.

When should babies grab toys?

When should my baby be grabbing things? Soon after a baby learns to reach for an object, which usually happens by month 4 (sometimes by month 3), he'll learn to grasp items. For many babies, you'll notice this milestone around month 5 — though some may grab and hold items as early as 3 months.