Pincer grasp occurs first during ___________: (A) 3-5 months, (B) 5-7 months, (C) 7-9 months, (D) 9-10 months
Answer is D. 9-10 months- immature pincer grasp; babies use all of their fingers and their thumb to pick up objects; probes with forefinger. 12 months - mature pincer grasp; babies use index finger and thumb to pick up objects. Reference : page 49 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition