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Grasping
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Newborns naturally hold their hands curled up into fists, which is why they can grasp their hand around one of your fingers as soon as they?re born. Somewhere between 2 and 4 months, your baby will become aware of her hands. It's fun to watch her stare inquisitively at her hands; it's as if she's thinking "Hey, where in the world did these things come from? I can move them in different directions. Pretty cool!"
At around 5 months, she'll start to loosen up her vice grip enough so that she can open her hands and -- using her palm, fingers, and thumb (known as the "palmar grasp") -- hold on to a small toy. A month or so later, she'll still use the palmar grasp, but she may now be able to reach out on her own and grab a toy. (If you hadn't already noticed, your baby is...
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Does your baby ever hold on to your finger?
One of the best things about this grasping time is when your little one holds on to one of your fingers. It's a moment you might never want to end and will remember fondly forever. Reflex is one of the things we have from the moment we are born. In fact, testing newborns reflexes are a part of the Apgar test taken immediately after your baby is born at one and five minutes after birth to find out activity and muscle tone.
Is it bad to ungrip my baby's hands if they are holding too tight?
Not at all. There will be plenty of times when a baby grasps a part of you that can be uncomfortable: a fold of skin, your hair, or your bottom lip. Those little nails can dig in, too. Gently release baby's fingers, and if your baby still wants to hold something, substitute your finger or a toy for that tight little grip.
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