By 9 to 12 months of age, infants can hold a small object between the thumb and forefinger, such as marbles, coins, and crayons.This is called __________.

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The ability to hold a small object between the thumb and forefinger is called the pincer grasp. The other options, such as the plantar grasp (grasping with the toes), the drawing grasp (used for holding and manipulating a writing instrument), and the palmar grasp (used for grasping larger objects using the whole hand) do not describe the specific ability mentioned in the question.

By 9 to 12 Months of Age, Infants Can Hold