By 9 to 12 months of age, infants can hold a small object between their thumb and forefinger, such as marbles, coins and crayons. What is the name of this ability?

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The ability to hold a small object between the thumb and forefinger is called the pincer grasp. The other options refer to different types of grasping skills, but do not specifically apply to this ability. The plantar grasp involves the toes curling around an object, the drawing grasp involves manipulating a pencil or crayon, and the palmar grasp involves grasping an object with the entire palm and fingers.

By 9 to 12 Months of Age, Infants Can Hold