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The Grasp Reflex

Newborn to 1 month
Newborns can't intentionally grasp or pick up objects, but the grasp reflex allows them to hold on to a small object (or an adult's finger) when it is placed in the palms of their hands.

9 to 12 months
Babies between 9 and 12 months work on perfecting their ability to pick up small objects using their thumbs and pointer fingers. Nine-month-olds tend to do so rather crudely, whereas 1-year-olds are typically much more skilled at using a pincer grasp to get what they want. And quite often, this means getting objects to their mouths!

Your baby is also likely to get better at manipulating objects, even if they are wedged in tight spaces, as well as better at drinking from a cup (assuming you've been offering him one).

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