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Early Hand Preference?

DianaL92DianaL92 member
in January 2016 Moms
I know it's way too early to determine whether our babies are right or left handed. However, I've noticed that my LO strongly prefers his left hand. He plays with toys with his left hand and only sucks his left thumb. I should also mention that he is 4.5 months and his pediatrician isn't concerned since he still reaches for things with his right hand, but he always ends up switching things to his left! I think it's hilarious. Has anyone else noticed if their LO has a strong preference for one hand?
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Re: Early Hand Preference?

  • stephanienjerstephanienjer member
    My daughter definitely prefers her left hand. It's stronger by far, and she has a lot more control with it, too. Her right one still kind of flails quite a bit.
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  • grkgdss00grkgdss00 member
    Yep, my DD has always favored her left hand also, since she first started using them!
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  • BarrettJ89BarrettJ89 member
    I don't see it so much with my daughter, but my son, right from the beginning was a lefty. He's the only one in the family! At 18 months, there is no doubt, he's left-handed, even kicks with his left foot! 
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  • ChrissyD1203ChrissyD1203 member
    My baby likes the left too.  The OT we saw said her preference for the left side may have something to do with hie she was positioned in the womb (I didn't ask if this would mean she would be a lefty).
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