Infant Motor Skill Development Milestones

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Questions and Answers

At what age does a child typically begin to grasp a rattle?

  • 4 months
  • 7 months
  • 5 months (correct)
  • 6 months

When can a child transfer objects from one hand to the other?

  • 7 months (correct)
  • 6 months
  • 8 months
  • 9 months

Which milestone is associated with 10 months of age?

  • Gross pincer grasp
  • Fine pincer grasp (correct)
  • Banging objects together
  • Raking motion

What significant action can a child perform at 12 months old?

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Which of the following occurs at 9 months of age?

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At which age does a child typically begin to display a fine pincer grasp, characterized by the ability to pick up small objects between the thumb and index finger?

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Which developmental milestone demonstrates a child's ability to offer objects to others?

<p>11 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motor skill that can be observed when a child is 7 months old?

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Which action signifies that a child is developing better control of objects at 6 months of age?

<p>Releases an object in hand to take another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does a child start making simple marks on paper, which is an indication of developing fine motor skills?

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At what age can a child typically begin to bang objects together?

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Which activity indicates that a child is demonstrating a gross pincer grasp?

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What is a common behavior of a child around 5 months of age?

<p>Grasps a rattle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does a child perform at 11 months of age?

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At which age does a child typically show the ability to feed themselves with a cup?

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Flashcards

Infant hand development at 1 month

Fists mostly clenched, involuntary hand movements

Infant hand development at 3 months

Holds hand in front of face, hands open

Infant hand development at 5 months

Grasps rattle

Infant hand development at 9 months

Fine pincer grasp, puts objects into container then takes them out

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Infant hand development at 12 months

Feeds self; makes simple marks on paper, pokes with index finger.

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What does a 4-month-old do with their hands?

A 4-month-old infant can bat at objects with their hands.

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What is a 'gross pincer grasp'?

A gross pincer grasp, also known as 'raking,' involves the baby using their whole hand to pick up objects, like a rake gathers leaves.

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What can a 6-month-old do with objects?

A 6-month-old infant can release an object in their hand to take another object. This shows developing coordination.

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What is a 'fine pincer grasp'?

A fine pincer grasp involves using the thumb and index finger to pick up small objects, providing precise control over small items.

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What can an 11-month-old do with objects?

An 11-month-old infant can offer objects to others and release them, demonstrating social interaction and developing coordination.

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What are the first hand movements in a baby?

At one month old, a baby's fists are mostly clenched and they make involuntary hand movements. This means they move their hands without thinking.

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When can a baby grasp a toy?

A five-month-old baby can grasp a rattle, showing they are developing hand-eye coordination and muscle control.

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What's a gross pincer grasp?

A gross pincer grasp, also called 'raking', is when a baby uses their whole hand to pick up an object, like a rake picks up leaves.

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What's a fine pincer grasp?

A fine pincer grasp is when a baby pinches something using their thumb and index finger, providing accurate control for small objects.

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When can a baby feed themselves?

A 12-month-old baby can feed themselves with a cup and spoon, showing they are learning to use their hands with more skill.

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Study Notes

Infant Motor Skill Development Milestones

  • One Month: Fists mostly clenched, involuntary hand movements are characteristic.

  • Three Months: Infants hold their hands in front of their face with their hands open.

  • Four Months: Reaching and pre-grasping movements develop; infants bat at objects.

  • Five Months: Infants begin developing grasps, holding objects like rattles.

  • Six Months: Objects are released by one hand to grasp another object; this shows increasing object manipulation.

  • Seven Months: Transferring objects from one hand to the other is a significant milestone.

  • Eight Months: Developing a "gross pincer grasp" where objects are raked or scooped up.

  • Nine Months: Objects are banged together, indicating exploration and interaction.

  • Ten Months: Fine pincer grasp emerges, allowing objects to be placed into and removed from containers.

  • Eleven Months: Offering objects to others and relinquishing them displays social interaction.

  • Twelve Months: Infants feed themselves with utensils like cups and spoons and demonstrate fine motor skills by making marks on paper and poking with their index fingers.

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