Author Archives: Sushm

At this age, your baby should be starting to isolate fingers to poke and point at objects. Many are finger feeding, and their ability to pick up objects with a neat pincer grasp (between the pads of their thumbs and pointer fingers) should be solidifying. They should be able to pick up and put objectsContinue reading “Fine Motor Skills: 10-12 Months”

Between seven and nine months, babies start to develop more hand skills to help them with their daily activities. Babies are able to secure objects using a raking motion. Opposition of their thumbs should be emerging. They are beginning to develop a pincer grasp (with objects held between their thumbs and pointer fingers). Some babiesContinue reading “Fine Motor Skills: 7-9 Months”

Between the ages of four and six months, a baby’s ability to use their hands continues to grow. At four months, infants should be able to grasp a rattle in a supported sitting position and can hold and shake objects. At five months, they can grab their feet, bring their feet to their mouths, areContinue reading “Fine Motor Skills: 4-6 Months”

Fine motor skills are hand skills, and they start developing early. They are important for every aspect of your child’s life, and ensuring that children are meeting milestones and using their hands effectively early on helps put them on a healthy path. At one month, your babies should be able to close their fingers aroundContinue reading “Fine Motor Skills: 1-3 Months”