Daphne has been changing the way she plays in the past week or so. Before, she would grab just about any toy she could get her hands on and proceed to stuff it into her mouth (or really, stuff part of it into her mouth because that's the way baby toys are designed). While she still does enjoy seeing how toys feel in her mouth, that's become a smaller part of how she plays.
In the past week, I've noticed Daphne examining her toys in more depth. She has developed a fascination with tags, and she especially likes toys and blankets with several layers of tags that she'll fan out. I just caught her with a very small elephant rattle, turning it over and over, studying it from all angles. She loves buttons, especially when they are on my clothes.
And of course, all of this play is facilitated by increased dexterity in her hands. She's beginning to use her fingers individually, often gripping things with just her thumb and index finger. It may not sound like a big deal, but it is for her. And it also means she can start feeding herself bits of soft foods soon!
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