8 month old opening and closing hands

sjerez

hey!!!
so my 8 month old is constantly opening and closing his right hand. At first it was cute but now I’m just starting to worry about the repetitive behavior. Has any one experienced this with their lo?

meggyme

sjerez said:

hey!!!
so my 8 month old is constantly opening and closing his right hand. At first it was cute but now I’m just starting to worry about the repetitive behavior. Has any one experienced this with their lo?

Babies are discovering how their bodies work all the time and once they discover something new they like to practice it. Is there a specific concern you have?

FWIW my baby discovered her voice and how to blow raspberries and is screeching at the top of her lungs and making fart noises all day it feels. It’s just entertaining to them.

belindadix

Did your baby attend daycare? Is it possible somebody has taught him sign language? He could be signing for milk. Just a thought.

misshazel27

My little girl does this all the time. She also closes her fists and circles her wrists. We call it her motorcycle hands lol I think she just finds the motion fun plus we make revving sounds which she just belly laughs at. I agree , I think they are just learning how their bodies move and are just fascinated.  

knottiefdcb6065c0783136

My daughter is 7 months & started doing this recently.  Today she waved at some people on the Zoom. So sit tight. She may be doing more soon. She's in daycare

knottie691f1f3f467da192

My son is 7 months old and he’s been doing the same for about a month. He always twirled his feet and now the constant opening and closing of his fist has me worried as well. I’m glad to know he’s not the only one and hoping it’s just experimental. He’s home with me and has a nanny two days a week. So he hasn’t learned from other children. 

knottiec153f604e4a81791

Is your baby still doing this? Mine twirls her ankles and opens and closes her hands all the time it always has me worried!! 

knottie3bbeeb7847740a24

In most cases, though, repetitive behaviors like this are part of normal exploration and usually resolve as your baby continues to develop new skills. Keep encouraging your baby with a variety of toys and activities that stimulate different types of play and motor skills.

If you’re ever in doubt or need more reassurance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider. They can offer guidance and peace of mind.

knottie2eeb9272e7ef3782

could be stimming