During play, babies explore their immediate surroundings through movement. A non-mobile baby is often reliant on the people caring for them as to where and how they are positioned within the room, what objects surround them, what they can see, touch and explore, and who communicates with them.
Babies use their hands and their feet to interact with objects in their environment. To promote play and exploration, resources for babies and young infants should be placed within their line of vision and their reach. In turn, this helps babies to develop physical skills and a sensory hoop encourages the development of both gross motor skills and fine motor skills.
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