When Do Babies Develop Pincer Grasp?

The pincer grasp is the ability to hold something between the thumb and first finger. This skill usually develops in babies around 9 to 10 months old. The pincer grasp is an important fine-motor milestone.

When can babies do pincer grasp?

A child will usually start to develop a pincer grasp around 9 months of age, according to the Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Is the pincer grasp a gross motor skill?

A pincer grip refers to the pinching muscles. Eventually, most children learn to use a pencil with their thumb and one or two fingers, which indicates that they have developed the pincer grip. Gross motor skills are movements that involve using the large muscles of the body.