TOMMY THUMB & FRIENDS

To open baby’s hands (newborns’ hands are tightly gripped from the grasping reflex) and make her aware of her fingers do the following and name the fingers as you touch them. Press your thumb into your baby’s palm, and make small circles to relax her grip. Then gently roll and stretch each finger as you say: “Tommy Thumb, Peter Pointer, Toby Tall, Ruby Ring, Baby Small.” Repeat on both hands.