In a dimly lit room, Baby Ursula actively works to bring her hands into her field of vision. She makes poorly coordinated swipes toward objects in front of her. Ursula is demonstrating

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Baby Ursula is making poorly coordinated swipes towards objects in front of her, which indicates that she is engaging in prereaching. This is a precursor to voluntary reaching and involves the baby making random arm movements towards objects. The ulnar grasp and pincer grasp are specific types of hand grasping movements that develop later in infancy.

In a Dimly Lit Room, Baby Ursula Actively Works to Bring