Baby Jasmina is sitting in her high chair and picks up Cheerios using her thumb and forefinger. This newfound ability is due to the development of

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The ability to pick up small objects using the thumb and forefinger is known as the pincer grip. This is a fine motor skill and is a crucial development milestone for babies. The palmer grasp (option A) is when babies grasp objects using their entire hand, while gross motor skills (option C) involve larger movements of the body such as crawling and walking. Reaching ability (option D) is important for babies to be able to grab objects within their reach, but it is not specifically related to the development of the pincer grip.

Baby Jasmina Is Sitting in Her High Chair and Picks