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Young children, picking items up and putting them in place helps them learn the important skill of intentional grasp and release, as well as how to control and position their fingers. Since infants don't have the dexterity or fine motor control yet, they use their entire hands to explore, hold, release, and place objects. This means that larger, chunky shapes like the one in the picture above are just the right size for little ones to grasp. Have your toddler start with the biggest pieces, progressing to the smaller pieces. BALANCE, TRUNK CONTROL, & GROSS MOTOR:- Starting at about the age of 6 months and up, babies are gaining the postural stability to be able to sit up by themselves. They're also working on coordinating their movements. Sitting up while stacking allows babies to get used to stabilizing their core as they move about and use their hands. This early multi-tasking activity also gives them the opportunity to let their body "catch itself" and make adjustments to maintain balance.